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Education and Studios Coordinator (First Nations)

– 0.8FTE opportunity
– Salary of $70,000 - $75,000 FTE per annum + superannuation
– Ceremonial, NAIDOC and cultural leave
– Office location: Adelaide CBD
– Closing Date: Monday 3 March 2025, 5pm ACDT

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.

About the Role 

We’re looking for someone who will harness their cultural expertise, knowledge and experience of the visual arts sector, knowledge of SACE and the Australian Curriculum, professional networks, and program management skills to drive the development, sustainability, and delivery of our education and studio programs.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of engaging and educating our audiences to ensure we meet our purpose of making space for audiences and communities to learn from, grow through and be engaged with contemporary and experimental art. 

You will also be responsible for the delivery of ACE’s long and short term studio residency programs, working with a range of program partners and stakeholders, and supporting artists throughout their residencies. A key focus of the role will be the continued development and delivery of the Future Studios program which is delivered in partnership with the Department for Education and which provides vital arts career experience to First Nations secondary school students. This key education and pathways program was piloted in 2024 and you will oversee its continued growth and sustainability. Your deep understanding of First Nations culture and sensitivity to the cultural needs of Aboriginals communities will be invaluable as you collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to bring this program to life.

Position Description: Education and Studios Coordinator
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To Apply

To apply for this position please send your CV and a three-page (max) cover letter addressing the selection criteria and highlighting why you are the best fit for this role. Please submit your application to louise@ace.gallery.


Enquiries

If you have any questions, please contact Louise Dunn
(Executive Director, Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (ACE))

louise@ace.gallery

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ACE tampinthi, ngadlu Kaurna yartangka panpapanpalyarninthi (inparrinthi). Kaurna miyurna yaitya mathanya Wama Tarntanyaku. Parnaku yailtya, parnaku tapa purruna, parnaku yarta ngadlu tampnthi. Yalaka Kaurna miyurna itu yailtya, tapa purruna, yarta kuma puru martinthi, puru warri-apinthi, puru tangka martulayinthi.

ACE respectfully acknowledges the traditional Country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today.