Arts Support Worker (2 Year Fixed Term)
Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Full Time
1 day ago
Key skills
Sales
About this role
Come and join our Bindi team as an Arts Support Worker
- 2-year contract
- Full time
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- SCHADS Level 2
- Access to Salary Packaging options of over $15k.
Bindi Enterprises is seeking a dedicated and culturally aware Arts Support Worker to support adult artists in their personal development in a creative studio environment. This role focuses on delivering person-centred supports that enhances wellbeing, builds artistic skills, and creates meaningful employment pathways through arts practice.
About the Role
You will provide hands-on support to artists to develop creative skills, participate in exhibitions, and engage with the community. You will contribute to a vibrant studio environment, support the development of artworks, and play an active role in promoting and marketing art within the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred supports to artists in the fine art studio, digital art program to enhance independence, skills and confidence
- Assist with preparation of art materials, including canvas preparation and paint mixing
- Support artistic development, exhibitions, workshops and community events
- Assist with cataloguing, photographing and promoting artworks, including online sales and gallery liaison
- Provide customer service and information to gallery visitors and art sector stakeholders
- Foster a safe, inclusive and culturally respectful environment
- Support planning, goal setting and skill development aligned with individual participant plans
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow organisational policies and procedures
About You
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (essential)
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with participants and families
- Experience supporting people in a community services, disability, or arts-related environment
- A strong appreciation or experience in the Aboriginal arts industries and creative practice (highly desirable)
- Experience working with people from central desert communities (highly desirable)
- Commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
What you’ll have (or ability to obtain)
- Current full drivers licence
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- First Aid and CPR certification
Join Us - Next steps
All applications must be lodged online.
For further information, or a copy of the Position Description, please contact Jason via email at Jason.bowring@possabilitygroup.com.au or via phone on 0408 720 280.
A little about Bindi Enterprises
Bindi Enterprises provides supported employment, training, and skill development opportunities for people with disability across Central Australia. Through creative industries, and community participation programs, Bindi creates meaningful pathways to employment, independence, and professional development. This enterprise is the only organisation of its kind in Central Australia.
You can learn more about Bindi Enterprises here: www.bindienterprises.org.au
Lifestyle Solutions considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under sub-s 35(1)(b)(ii) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT).