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NATI FRINJ BIENNALE DIRECTOR

Please read the Summary Job Description and if interested, it is recommended to then read the much more detailed Job Description.
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All enquiries and applications to be sent to: gm@actnatimuk.com

POSITION DESCRIPTION (Summary)

Position:  Nati Frinj Biennale Festival Director
Type of Position: Two-year, Fixed Term, Part-time, Contract position, with potential for extension,  commencing December 2023
Location: Soldiers Memorial Hall, Natimuk
Contract Overseer:  ACT Natimuk Executive and Committee
Enquiries: gm@actnatimuk.com to obtain the full Position Description (recommended).
Websites:  http://natifrinj.com/
Application details: Cover letter, CV, Key Selection Criteria
Applications due: 5pm Friday 29 September 2023
Applications address: gm@actnatimuk.com

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position has the responsibility for the development and delivery of the 2024 Nati Frinj Biennale Festival. The Festival Director will work closely with the ACT Natimuk committee, contracted artists, local artists, sponsors, and the public to deliver the programme.
The position references the ACT Strategic Plan 2021-2024, Cultural Protocols (2021), Reconciliation Action Plan (2021).
*Please note that the format of the 2024 Frinj is under discussion and there may be some changes with responsibilities and timeframe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Programming and Coordination
  • Human Resource Management
  • Grants, Sponsorship and Fundraising
  • Marketing and Promotion
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Partnerships
  • Administration and Reporting

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

A half page response to each criterion is required in your application.

  • Demonstrated leadership in arts related event co-ordination or experiences within a community based organisation including managing paid and volunteer staff.
  • Demonstrated financial experience in managing project/program budgets.
  • Demonstrated capacity to attract funding and sponsorship.
  • High level written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a busy environment with minimal direction.
  • Well-developed time management skills.

CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT

The position has higher and lower demands during the contract period.
The ability to work after hours and flexibility of work time is a requirement of this role.
Ongoing proximity to Natimuk is preferred.
The contract commences December 2023 for two full calendar years at different pay rates reflecting the work required during a festival year and a non-festival year. There is the possibility of renewal for a further two years to align with the duration of the CEP funding.

Terms of the Position

Position: Part time, fixed term contract, with flexibility required.
Responsible to: The ACT Natimuk Executive.
Salary: $70k pro rata (fractional FTE, annualized for pay purposes at $36.70 per hour. 10.47 hours per week over 52 weeks in festival year, fractional FTE annualised at 2.61 hours per week in the non-festival year).
CPI is adjusted to this position pro rata on an annual basis.
The contract fee is Total $25,000 over the duration of the two-year contract.

Leave based pro rata:

  • 4 weeks of annual leave
  • 10 days of sick leave
  • Public holidays independent of annual leave
  • 30 days of notice is required.

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION
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JOB DESCRIPTION (DETAILED)
Nati Frinj Biennale Festival Director PD 2024