Artists Services Officer

at  Creative Australia

Closing date: 6/02/2025 1:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Sydney
Department: Artists Services
Employment type: Non-Ongoing Full-Time (maximum term)
We are committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.

ABOUT US

Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. With artists at the heart of what we do, we invest in creative talent and stimulate the market for Australian stories to be told on a national and international scale, sharing our rich culture with the world. We do this because art and creativity define us, recording what we have been and what we might yet become. As a nation, creativity connects us and benefits us all.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Strong knowledge and professional experience across arts practice area/s
• Ability to prioritise and deliver tasks based on deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to identify and improve work processes
• Proactive team player with the ability to actively contribute to team-based work
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally to attend outreach programs as required.

DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED IF YOU DO NOT CHECK ALL THE BOXES! IF YOU HAVE MOST OF THE OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE, WE STILL WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of artists and arts organisations across the country, while working with a supportive and collaborative team. If you are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and be a part of an organisation that values creativity, diversity and artistic excellence.

OUR PURPOSE

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia.

YOUR ROLE

As an Artists Services Officer, you will be at the forefront of our investment programs. Your primary focus will be to provide exceptional client service and grant management, ensuring that our artists and arts organisations receive the support they need to bring their creative visions to life. You will work closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, ensuring the smooth administration of grants and fostering positive relationships within the arts community.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Managing the relationship with current and prospective grant applicants
• Contributing to the development of our artform policies and initiatives
• Providing specialist advice on our Application Management System
• Collaborating with Managers Artists Services to develop and deliver sector specific outreach
• Working with a diverse range of stakeholders to provide relevant funding information and arts sector knowledge and expertise.