POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Indigenous Art Code Manager
Purpose of position
To manage the continued development and implementation of the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct, a national industry code of standards for the commercial relationships between Indigenous artists and the marketplace.
Main areas of responsibility
This position is primarily responsible for:
· Industry liaison and research leading to the finalisation of the Code rules and standards
· Strengthening industry ownership of the Code and working with the industry to ensure its promotion and dissemination
· liaising with key industry and government stakeholders on determining and implementing strategies for Code sign up, compliance and sanctions procedures
· making public presentations about the Code and its associated activities
· providing secretariat services to the Code Administration Committee
· reporting to project funding agencies and partners
· determining the ongoing resource needs of the Code and associated strategies and working with other NAVA staff to promote their future financial viability.
Special criteria
This position is funded to employ an Indigenous person. The successful candidate will be required to provide confirmation of their Indigenous identity before a formal job offer is made.
Organisational relationships
Position reports to - Executive Director
Positions that report to this position – none
Position liaises with:
· NAVA Projects Manager
· Staff of the ATSIA Board of the Australia Council and Arts Law Centre of Australia; project partners Desart and ANKAAA, Code Administration Committee members
Key Stakeholders:
· Indigenous artists and the Indigenous art industry
· Australian visual art market including agents; commercial galleries, art retailers and manufacturers; auction houses and buyers.
· NAVA, Desart and ANKAAA
· Government regulatory bodies
Terms
Salary - $60,000 pro rata plus superannuation and holiday leave
Hours of work - 30 hours per week (4 days per week)
Major areas of responsibility
1. Establish and manage the Code Administration Committee Secure appropriate members for the committee; organise meetings; set meeting agendas and take minutes; carry through actions as determined.
2. In consultation with the Code Administration Committee, finalise the Code rules and administrative procedures including the approach to complaints handling, options for in-house compliance systems, options for sanctions for non-compliance.
3. Develop strategies to achieve consumer and industry awareness of the Code.
4. Implement processes for Code take up and the monitoring of its impact.
5. Make regular reports on the progress of the Code and whether the standards are meeting industry expectations.
6. Work with specific sections of the industry to encourage Code awareness and compliance.
7. Liaise with the ACCC on the effectiveness of the Code.
8. Negotiate a cross industries agreement with the tourism industry.
9. Manage NAVA’s relationships with Code funding agencies.
10. Monitor NAVA’s role in being responsible for the Code.
11. In association with NAVA staff, seek resources for the Code’s ongoing operations.
12. Liaise with the industry on the Code and attend meetings of industry networks related to the project and its outcomes.
Other areas of responsibility
Advisory Services
In association with other staff, provide expert advice, referrals and information to members and other enquirers.
Supervise additional project staff as required.
Manage consultants as required.
Experience and skills required
Essential
The applicant will need to demonstrate:
· proven project management experience and/or legal experience
· proven liaison and negotiation skills
· a good understanding of the business requirements associated with the making, buying and selling of Australian Indigenous art and craft
· proven experience in working with Indigenous people and adhering to cultural protocol
· excellent verbal and written communication skills including experience in research, writing and editing
· project reporting skills and experience in managing budgets
· good computer skills in a range of programs such as Word and Excel
· experience in working to a committee
· ability to work efficiently both independently and cooperatively as part of a small team
· sound time management skills
Desirable
· experience in the implementation of regulatory systems
· ability to source funding and prepare funding applications
· experience in negotiating with government agencies on policy considerations and implementation
· experience in public speaking, leading discussions etc
· ability to develop and implement promotional campaigns.
Advice to applicants
• Please read the job description closely
• Address the essential and desirable criteria in your application
• Include a detailed CV with your application
• Include the names and phone numbers of at least two referees
• Contact NAVA about any questions you have about the role and or the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct.
Expressions of interest are being called for.
Applications can be faxed, emailed or sent in the mail
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS LTD
www.visualarts.net.au
PO Box 60 Potts Point
NSW 1335 Australia
Telephone +61 2 9368 1900
Facsimile +61 2 9358 6909
Email recruitment@visualarts.net.au
ABN 16 003 229 285
