Advisor, Arts Strategy and Artist Fund

About Us
Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future. 

Minderoo's Communities Focus Area is dedicated to creating a future where all children reach their full potential in thriving communities. The 2030 Strategy centres efforts around the holistic needs of children, and their families and caregivers. Bodies of work have been developed to ensure society is attuned to these needs and the importance of supporting children, young people and their families through vibrant and connected communities. An additional workstream focused on empowering families and communities to attain economic dignity is under consideration. The Communities Focus Area will be strengthening its place-based, First Nations and partnerships engagement approach to these issues. 

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Vibrant & Connected Communities. We are seeking candidates with experience in the arts and culture sector for a parental leave cover until February 2025. The Advisor, Arts Strategy & Artist Fund, will be responsible for managing and coordinating various aspects of the Artists Fund, a fund to support and empower a diverse range of artists by providing financial assistance, grants, and resources to help them thrive in their creative pursuits. The role will also help deliver Minderoo's Arts Strategy.

The primary focus of the role will involve (but not limited to):
•    Overseeing grant application and evaluation processes, and reviewing grant proposals.
•    Coordinating the Artist Fund selection committee, conducting due diligence on potential grantees, and managing fund disbursement.
•    Networking, building relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders (arts organisations, community organisations, government bodies, and industry partners) to identify opportunities to expand the reach and impact of the Artist Fund and Arts Strategy.
•    Identifying emerging needs within the artist community, researching best practices, and implementing new programs to address those needs.

About You
The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and demonstrate a collaborative approach internally and externally, building synergistic stakeholder relationships.

•    Proven and successful experience working in a relevant industry e.g. arts and culture, creative industries, or community development.
•    Experience and expertise in the arts and culture sector with proven experience in improving outcomes and impact in the community through arts and culture.
•    Demonstrated understanding of the complexity, challenges and opportunities faced by artists and arts organisations.
•    Proven experience in the coordination and delivery of grant funded arts projects, and donation documentation and solid understanding of partnering, onboarding, and reporting systems.
•    Experience working with artists and arts organisations, as well as diverse partners, clients and stakeholders.
•    Awareness of and interest in social impact and systems change program design and evaluation.
•    Strong project and program coordination skills including competence in key software systems, meeting deadlines, coordinating logistics, writing reports.
•    Working knowledge of systems such as Good Grants, Excel, Medius Flow, PowerPoint, and I-hub.
•    Tertiary qualification in Arts/Culture/Heritage management or community development and/or proven experience in the arts and culture sector.

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity, and highlighting your relevant experience.

Applications close: Thursday 13th June 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.