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Office position: General Manager
COULD YOU BE THE NEXT GENERAL MANAGER FOR ILBIJERRI THEATRE COMPANY?
Are you detail-oriented, business-minded, and financially savvy, with a passion for the arts? Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, with heaps to offer a creative First Peoples-led organisation? Alternatively, are you someone committed to practicing active allyship and eager to learn about the diverse cultures of First Peoples? If so, read on.
ABOUT ILBIJERRI THEATRE COMPANY
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company is one of three leading First Peoples theatre companies in Australia. We have been telling our stories our ways for over 30 years. ILBIJERRI creates, presents and tours powerful and engaging theatre by First Peoples. Deep listening with Community and Country is central to our work. We take seriously our role as cultural leaders; we believe First Peoples voices are powerful in determining the future of Australia. We're looking for people who want to be a part of this.
THE POSITION
The General Manager is a senior position within ILBIJERRI Theatre Company responsible for the internal running of a busy arts organisation. The role will manage and oversee all day-to-day operations and administration of ILBIJERRI and will continuously improve processes and procedures as the company grows.
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- An understanding of First Peoples’ cultural values, practices, and beliefs. Experience in a First Peoples context would be ideal
- Strong financial knowledge and experience gained perhaps in a previous accounting/bookkeeping role
- High level business management skills in HR, risk management, IT, development and implementation of policies and procedures and office administration
- Ability to build strong relationships with varying stakeholders such as Community, board members, government and suppliers
- Highly organised, with thoroughness and attention to detail. Able to prioritise work and meet deadlines
Please see the full position description:
Position Description (PDF)
Position Description (Docx)
While this is a First Peoples (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) prioritised position, candidates with appropriate experience and/or diverse lived experiences are also encouraged to apply. If you meet some but not all the below criteria, we warmly encourage you to reach out to us to discuss your application.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your current CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the preferred skills and experience, to Darise Pulfer E: [email protected]
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday 12 April 2024
Please submit your applications promptly as we will be reviewing applications as soon as they come in and interviewing suitable candidates shortly thereafter.
Darise is also happy to take any questions you might have about the role before you apply.
