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Foundation Fellow
Programming / Marketing – 0.6 FTE, 18 month contract

Through the generous support of the Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, Adelaide Festival Centre is pleased to be able to offer an 18 month Fellowship to a pro-active individual, passionate about developing their career in the arts.
The 2022 Foundation Fellow will work closely with both Marketing and Programming departments focusing on First Nations projects, engaging multicultural audiences, and also working across the large program of festivals and shows produced and presented by Adelaide Festival Centre throughout the year.
The Fellowship has been designed to provide intensive professional experience working in South Australia’s centre of creativity and heart of the arts. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn and experience many of the aspects that make up the Programming, Marketing, audience development and production functions of arts administration. There will also be the opportunity to establish effective networks with media, artists and production representatives particularly in First Nations and multicultural communities.
This role will require working flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, to support performances, functions and events. The Fellow will be expected to assist in developing strategies to attract new audiences with a focus on younger First Nations and multicultural audiences, assist with programming of First Nations work and marketing it to all audiences.
To be successful you will need:

• The ability to engage and work effectively with diverse communities
• Knowledge of, understanding and experience with liaising with First Nations communities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including computer literacy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously, as well as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A commitment to the arts and to a career in arts administration
• Relevant tertiary qualification (or near completion) in Event Management, Arts, Media, Marketing or Communications, or experience commensurate to, is desirable but not essential.

Competencies

• Relevant tertiary qualification (or close to completing) in Arts, Media, Marketing or Communications
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Effective project management skills
• Lateral thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify problems and appropriately implement strategies within delegated level
• A consultative team building style
• Computer literacy skills particularly in MS Office
• Ability to identify and develop new ideas, analyse alternative courses of action and their implications with ability to develop action plans

The Next Step: view the Position Description on the AFC Employment Page and apply via Seek

Enquiries to Susannah Sweeney, Head of Programming – Public Purpose at susannah.sweeney@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au

All applications will be treated in strict confidence and are to be received by 4pm on Friday 8 July 2022.

We have a fantastic community development opportunity to work on the York Peninsula with the Narangga community!

Recovery Project Officer – Identified: https://careers.redcross.org.au/cw/en/job/520719?lApplicationSubSourceID=11240
Full time position – 38 hours per week
Maximum term position until June 2023
Location: York Peninsula, SA

Working within the SA Red Cross’s Emergency Services team this regional position will work closely with community leaders to develop community-based initiatives and activities that strengthen communities’ ability to respond to an emergency when it happens. Based on the York Peninsula the position will work alongside Narangga community members and leaders as well as the SA Recovery and Preparedness Coordinator and team to develop and deliver activities and initiative that support emotional and mental wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to increase the cultural understanding and learning of the broader community, Emergency Services sector, and the Australian Red Cross.

You will use a strengths-based Community Development approach when working with Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal leaders and community members to connect, develop, coordinate, and deliver community initiatives which support mental and emotional recovery and people’s preparedness to multi hazards. Working outside of business hours and occasional travel across SA will enable you to respond to community needs and support the activities of the team. There are opportunities for inter- state travel also.

This role requires a creative, proactive, and flexible person with a high level of interpersonal relationship development skills with experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Project management and/ or community development experience and strong time management and organisation skills are key for this role. The Recovery Project Officer position requires strong administrative and computer skills including Microsoft Office and Teams.

Amanda Kemperman  
SA Recovery Coordintor- Emergency Services
U5/12 Percy Court, Adelaide, SA, 5000

City of Salisbury 2022 NAIDOC Week – Cultural Bus Tours
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At the City of Salisbury, Reconciliation is important to us. We have a long history of delivering programs to enhance relationships, respect and opportunities with the Aboriginal community.
The City of Salisbury is proud to announce that Frank Wanganeen will be leading the cultural bus tours visiting the Kaurna Park Wetlands and Greenfields Wetlands. There will be bus tours from 10am to 11.30am leaving from the Salisbury Community Hub on the following days:

• Friday 1 July
• Monday 4 July
• Wednesday 6 July
• Friday 8 July
• Monday 11 July

For further information and bookings please go to   www.salisbury.sa.gov.au/activities/arts-and-culture/reconciliation