Art Development Specialist (Art Coordinator)

About the Role

An exciting and challenging opportunity for a suitably experienced creative passionate innovative person with strong business acumen for the position ofArt Development Specialist (Art Co-Ordinator)is required to shape our BindiEnterprisesArts Program through the next phase. This is a full time position located in Alice Springs Northern Territory.

TheArt Development Specialist will play a critical role in the success of the Gallery and team management the position leads the concept and development of exhibitions and projects tofulfillthe vision mission and strategic objectives of the organisation.

The role of theArt Development Specialist is to engage with artists to facilitate the production of artworks of a high standard promote sales of artworks and facilitate the ongoing viability of the BindiMwerre Anthurre Artists studio. The ideal applicant will enjoy working in a diverse and busy environment with a high degree of people and public addition the person will be culturally sensitive and have a strong awareness and commitment to working collaboratively with Aboriginal people culture and local community to raise advocate and promote Aboriginal Arts and Culture.

What can you expect from this challenging operational role complimented with a strategic focus

Role Responsibilities

• organise and liaise with gallery managers to produce and curate exhibitions on a national and international scale;
• extensive collaboration and relationship building with key stakeholders on a local national and international scale;
• lead manage and supervise a small team;
• represent theart centreat conferences conventions and events;
• strengthen the skills and capacity of theart centre in the arena of Arts and Culture;
• planning and accountability from an operational and strategic objective;
• act as an agent on behalf of Artists; responsibility for maintaining and establishing appropriate retail value of artwork copyright moral rights intellectual property reproduction licences and resale royalties;
• writing grant applications project management and grant acquittals
• manage the art and culture portfolio including timely and efficient reporting correspondence budget database maintenance and BMAA web site and social media promotion including updates marketing sales andawards

As a workplace that encourages open collaboration ability to work with flexibility and an understanding of organisational needs are a must. Superior communication negotiation skills a combination of commitment and resilience and a sense of humour area also highly regarded.

What you bring to the role and the team:

• Generous in sharing your expertise knowledge and skills to mentor your team.
• Knowledge of the visual arts sector professional painting practices andideally knowledge of the Aboriginal arts industry in Central Australia.
• Knowledge of the disability sector and experience working with people with a disability.
• Commitment respect and understanding for Aboriginal people culture community and identity.
• Experience in cross-cultural environments.
• Proven capability to efficiently store catalogue name and price artworks in preparation for sale.
• Possess strong operational business acumen with a view to increasing studio capacity to deliver financial sustainability.
• Proven capability to organise produce and curate exhibitions on a national scale.
• Ability to strengthen maintain and developing key stakeholder relationships.
• Current NT driver license
• NDIS Screening Clearanceor willing to obtain
• First Aid and CPR
• National police check or willing to obtain
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop and procure new business opportunities
• Demonstrate relevant tertiary qualifications in curatorship museology arts management and/or extensive professional art industry experience.
• Substantial experience in developing notable exhibitions
• Sound knowledge of arts and visual arts practise
• Highly evolved organisational and prioritisation coupled with the ability to work under pressure
• Cultural sector background superior communication organisational writing and computer skills in order to effectively consult with and gain the trust of a wide range of project stakeholders
• Extensive relationship management
• The ability to show personal initiative and be able to work collaboratively as part of a busy creative team as well as being able to work autonomously and be flexible with a self-motivated approach is essential
• Previous small business experience would be desirable.

How to Apply

All applications must be lodged all enquiries please contact Tash Kaur

Lifestyle Solutions is a not-for-profit National Disability and Out of Home Care Service organisation which commenced operations in NSW in 2002 with a vision to support people with disability by walking alongside them embracing their dreams and sharing their vision.

Lifestyle Solutions is proud to have Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists studioas part of its operations in Central Australia. Established in 2000 the Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists studio is the first in Australia to occupy the intersection between supported studios and Aboriginal Art Centres. Bindi Mwerre Anthurre Artists encourage the promotion of culturally relevant skill development options nurturing artists who demonstrate an interest and passion to develop a career in fine art. Go to to view the collection of art works and information on the artists