Manager, Partnerships

Arts Queensland (AQ), Department of Education, is looking to fill 2 x AO7 Manager - Backing Indigenous Arts (BIA) (Australian First Nations) positions: 1 x permanent full-time; and 1 x temporary full-time for 12 months with possible extension.

As Manager - BIA you will contribute to the delivery of the BIA initiatives and other funding programs to deliver benefits for First Nations artists, organisations, and communities.

You will also drive regional development priorities, broker productive partnerships and strengthen the network of Australian First Nations organisations, artists and arts workers across Queensland through effective management of government funding and initiatives aligned to Creative Together will also leverage the value of the arts in regional communities, lead social impact initiatives and broker sustainable partnerships with key stakeholders and clients.

It is a genuine occupational requirement for this position to be filled by an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under, Sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. You will be required to support Australian First Nations projects and artists as part of your role with AQ.

Please note that applicants will be required to complete an online questionnaire assessing eligibility to be considered for these positions. Please contact the enquiries person listed within this job ad for more information as required.

Arts Queensland is looking to fill two (2) AO7 Manager - Backing Indigenous Arts (BIA) (Australian First Nations) positions:

• 1 x permanent flexible full-time; and
• 1 x temporary flexible full-time for 12 months with possible extension.

Please refer to the position description for more information on key duties these positions will undertake.

Interested in applying? Please submit:

• A one-to-two-page cover letter detailing your current and/or previous experiences for this role under "Your contribution and key responsibilities" and "what we are looking for sections"; and
• A current resume detailing your previous work history and two (2) professional referees who have a thorough knowledge of your performance and conduct over the past two years.
• Answer an online questionnaire as part of your Smart Jobs application.
• If you require any reasonable adjustment support during this recruitment process, please contact the enquiries person listed within the job ad to discuss further.

Additional Information:

• Salary: $129,090 - $138,273 p.a. (plus 12.75% super, 5 weeks annual leave, leave loading, and a regional allowance)
• Salary and employment conditions are in line with the current State Government Entities Certified Agreement 2023 (PDF) ( ) and Queensland Public Service Officers and Other Employees Award - State 2015 (PDF) ( )
• 1 x permanent flexible full-time and 1 x temporary flexible full-time positions with professional development opportunities
• Please note a 3-month probationary period may apply to new employees of Arts Queensland in accordance with section of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
• Please note as part of pre-employment checks, suitable candidates may be required to undertake:
  • Evidence of attribute - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified roles as per current directive ( )
  • A criminal history check under section of the Public Sector Act (PSA) 2022
  • Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under section of the PSA
  • Disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division of the PSA.
• Please contact the enquiries person listed on this recruitment ad if you require any reasonable adjustment support to assist your application during this recruitment process
• Please note that Arts Queensland is committed to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion, and Arts Queensland encourages all applicants to apply for our roles. Please refer to our Workplace inclusion and diversity strategy ( ) for the Queensland.

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