Tiwi Design
Art and Culture Centre Manager
Tiwi Design seeks an experienced, culturally aware and community-focused Art and Culture Centre Manager
Art and Culture Centre Manager
Tiwi Design Aboriginal Corporation – Wurrumiyanga, Bathurst Island, NT
Full-time | $95,000–$105,000 + super + benefits
Applications close: 11 pm, Sunday 25 May
Lead one of Australia’s most significant remote Aboriginal art and culture centres
Tiwi Design Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a culturally aware, community-focused leader to guide the next chapter of its art and culture centre on Bathurst Island.
As Centre Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations, support Tiwi artists and lead strategy, partnerships, governance, exhibitions and staff development. Reporting to the board of directors, you’ll ensure cultural integrity and long-term sustainability, helping Tiwi artists thrive in their practices and build strong futures.
What we offer
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$95,000–$105,000 + 11.5% super
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Rent-free, furnished 3-bedroom housing + utilities
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Relocation allowance + annual return travel
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Salary packaging (PBI)
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6 weeks’ annual leave + leave loading + additional time in lieu
What you’ll bring
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Proven leadership in visual arts, cultural or community organisations
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Cross-cultural experience, ideally with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities
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Skills in business and financial management, funding and program delivery
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Respectful, collaborative and grounded leadership style
Location
Wurrumiyanga is home to a vibrant Tiwi community, just 80 km north of Darwin.
The centre is a dynamic workplace with a proud legacy of cultural innovation and artistic excellence.
How to apply
For a recruitment guide and more information, including how to apply, see anka.org.au/jobs
Joint applications with the Studio Coordinator role, also advertised, are welcome.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Enquiries
Tiwi Design Art and Culture Centre Manager Jason Canning: +61 499 200 563
Arnhem Northern and Kimberley Artists (ANKA) Aboriginal Corporation General Manager Bala Starr: +61 8 8981 6134
