Administration & Communications Coordinator

Are you excited about a career in the arts? BlakDance is searching for an enthusiastic Administration & Communications Coordinator to support our friendly team. Use your exceptional organisational skills to support First Nations contemporary dance in this purpose-led, flexible, part-time role.

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours: permanent part-time (22.8 hrs per wk)
• Competitive Salary: $70K pro-rata plus superannuation
• Blended working: home & office (Fortitude Valley)
• Friendly and supportive team culture

BlakDance is the national industry and producing organisation for First Nations contemporary dancers and choreographers. BlakDance produces First Nations independent choreographers and dance artists, cultivates emerging First Nations contemporary dance companies and leads national and international engagement with the arts and cultural sector to support a strong, sustainable First Nations contemporary dance sector. 

As our Administration & Communications Coordinator, you will work closely with our Operations Manager to:

• Support day-to-day office operations, systems, and equipment
• Coordinate meetings, travel, and accommodation 
• Support financial tasks like invoicing and expense acquittals
• Provide administrative support for events
• Prepare reports and program evaluations
• Oversee our digital communications and social media content

To excel in this role you will need…

• Cultural capability and understanding of working with First Nations people and communities
• Demonstrated experience and performance in a similar role
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to determine and manage priorities, diagnose potential issues quickly and take the initiative to address them
• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to work positively and effectively within a team
• Strong computer literacy skills, including ability to administer social media channels and digital communications, such as email newsletters

Highly desirable

• Experience in the nonprofit and/or performing arts sector
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of age, culture, different abilities, family and caring responsibilities, gender identity, sexual orientation and sex characteristics.

We are First Nations-governed and culturally strong. Our team is diverse and inclusive. At BlakDance, we value flexible working, family, and caring responsibilities, and strive to create a supportive and respectful workplace for everyone.

Reach out to Trudy Gunston, Operations Manager, at *************@blakdance.org.au using the subject line: "Administration & Communications Coordinator enquiry via Seek."

Download the full position description to address the selection criteria: https://www.blakdance.org.au/join-the-team 

To join our team, apply by 11:59pm Sunday 7 July:

• Your current resume (max. 3 pages)
• Contact details for two recent referees (see Additional Information above)
• Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) addressing your interest in and suitability for the position

Email your application to: ****@blakdance.org.au

• We understand you may require reasonable adjustments to either participate in this recruitment process or to perform the role. We welcome you to reach out to the Contact Person to discuss your requirements.
• You may be required to obtain a Working with Children/Blue Card check to perform this role
• We understand there may be reasons for interruptions to continuous work history, such as taking on primary caring obligations or periods of unemployment. If you would like to discuss alternative options for evidencing your previous work performance, email the Contact Person.