Description:
About the role
Support Tiwi artists to grow, create and share their work with the world
Tiwi Design is seeking a hands-on, artist-focused Studio Coordinator to support the creation of high-quality artworks and deliver engaging, skill-building programs for artists at all stages of their careers.
This is a unique opportunity to work daily with Tiwi artists in a creative and culturally rich environment. You’ll help artists source materials, complete projects, deliver workshops and exhibitions and engage with visitors. You’ll also coordinate studio logistics, contribute to grant applications and manage art production workflows.
What you’ll bring
- Experience in studio coordination or management, including materials and equipment handling
- Practical art or design skills, with the ability to assist artists across a range of media
- Experience delivering workshops and creative development programs
- Strong cross-cultural communication skills and a respectful, collaborative approach
- Administrative and digital literacy, including Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent
- Adaptability, patience and resilience for working in a remote community setting
What we offer
- Base salary: $80,000–$90,000 plus 11.5% super
- Salary packaging – PBI benefit
- Rent-free, furnished 2-bedroom housing plus utilities
- Relocation allowance to agreed amount, plus annual return travel to $1,500
- Six weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading plus 6 days’ time in lieu per annum
Location
Wurrumiyanga, on the southeast corner of Bathurst Island – just 80km from Darwin – is home to a vibrant and welcoming Tiwi community. The art and culture centre offers a dynamic workplace embedded in a rich cultural context, with a legacy of artistic innovation and community empowerment.