Manager First Nations Development Programs

**Closing date**: 3/11/2024 11:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time**Location**: Sydney**Department**: First Nations Arts and Culture**Employment type**: Permanent Full-Time**_This is an identified position for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person._**

Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997.

**Creative Australia**

Creative Australia is the Australian Government's principal arts investment and advisory body. With artists at the heart of what we do, we invest in creative talent and stimulate the market for Australian stories to be told on a national and international scale, sharing our rich culture with the world. We do this because art and creativity define us, recording what we have been and what we might yet become. As a nation, creativity connects us and benefits us all.

**Our Purpose**

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia.

**First Nations First **is pillar one of the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy, Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place. Under Revive we will establish a dedicated First Nations-led Board to:

- invest in, create and produce, First Nations works of scale, with priorities and funding decisions determined by First Nations leaders,
- develop a First Nations Creative Workforce Development Strategy, and
- promote best practice cultural protocols, self-determination and cultural safety training across arts and cultural organisations.

First Nations creativity is central to Australian arts and culture, supported by self-determined decision-making.

**Workplace culture**

We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for the third consecutive time by Diversity Council Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our people are passionate and dedicated to the delivery of our strategy_ Creativity Connects Us_. We strive to establish and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

**Your role**

We’re looking for someone who will harness their cultural expertise, professional networks, and program management skills to drive the long-term resilience and sustainability of our First Nations creative and cultural industries.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping development programs that will fuel growth, heighten digital literacy and innovation, and empower First Nations peoples. Your deep understanding of First Nations culture and sensitivity to the cultural needs of Indigenous communities will be invaluable as you collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to bring these programs to life.

**Design and manage programs**

Develop and oversee programs aligned to First Nations workforce development and training priorities

**Program Innovation**

Scope, plan and refine programs and alumni activity, exploring partnership opportunities to maximise impact

**Champion Digital Literacy**

Collaborate with the Industry Initiatives team to drive the development and delivery of a dedicated First Nations digital program to enhance digital literacy,digital ICIP and entrepreneurialism

**Strategic Advisory**

Provide high-level guidance to internal stakeholders to shape First Nations workforce and professional development and lead internal presentations to foster deeper understanding of First Nations protocols

**Contract and Budget Management**

Manage relevant program contracts and budgets, ensuring everything stays on track and is captured through well-prepared program documentations

**Outcome Evaluation**

Work with the evaluation team to measure, analyse, and report on program outcomes demonstrating the tangible impact of our initiatives

**What this means for you**
- Full time, permanent opportunity
- Salary of $110,812 per annum + 11.5% superannuation
- Paid leave between Christmas and New Year
- Ceremonial,NAIDOC and cultural leave
- Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts
- Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin
- Office location: Sydney (we offer a hybrid arrangement that blends the flexibility of working from home for 2 days with the vibrant office culture of our Sydney location)

**What's next**

This position has been identified as a genuine occupational qualification under the Anti-discrimination Act 1997, making it exclusively available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is your chance to bring your unique perspective and expertise to a dynamic team, making meaningful impact on projects that matter.

**Applications close on 3 November 2024 at 11:00 pm**
- This is not an Australian Public Service position._