First Nations Creative Arts Officer (Identified Position)
Council is deeply committed to the journey of Reconciliation. We have a long and proud tradition of working with the Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land on which Wyndham City operates.
The First Nations Creative Arts Officer is a dynamic and rewarding role within Council's Arts and Culture team. The team includes Public Program Officers, a Public Art Officer and an Arts Support Officer, and forms part of the broader Arts, Events and Cultural Venues department. This department brings together a diverse range of creative and cultural expertise across the Creative Programming team, responsible for the Wyndham Cultural Centre and Gallery, as well as the Placemaking and Events teams.
In this role, you will lead the delivery of Council's First Nations creative arts programs and projects, creating meaningful opportunities for First Nations artists, creatives and communities to connect, share stories and contribute to the cultural life of the municipality.
The role also offers exciting opportunities to collaborate across Council, contributing your expertise to a diverse range of programs, projects and initiatives with a broad scope of work and strong opportunities to build relationships across Council and the wider creative sector.
What your day will look like
Coordinate First Nations creative arts programs and projects.
Build relationships with First Nations artists, creatives, communities and Traditional Owner organisations.
Support local First Nations artists through networking, mentoring, commissions and development opportunities.
Contribute First Nations perspectives to Council's arts, events, visual arts and public art programs.
Support community participation in First Nations arts and cultural activities.
Provide advice on programming, commissions and acquisitions.
Coordinate artist liaison, contracts, marketing and project administration.
What you will bring
Relevant qualifications or substantial experience in arts, curation, events or a related field.
Strong arts project management and/or curatorial experience.
Experience delivering arts programs,



projects, festivals, galleries or events.
Experience working collaboratively with First Nations communities and artists.
Lived experience of First Nations self-determination principles and practices.
Strong knowledge of contemporary arts and creative industries.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
Council is deeply committed to the journey of Reconciliation. We have a long and proud tradition of working withthe Bunurong and Wadawurrung Peoples, as the Traditional Owners of the land which Wyndham City operates.
Wyndham City is home to a large and diverse First Nations population and has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region. In recent years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all over Australia have moved to Wyndham. This marks a steady increase from just over 700 residents
identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander in the **** census to almost **** in ****, **** in **** and **** in **** representing 0.9 per cent of the Wyndham City total population.
We celebrate and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander living culture and history. Our vision for Reconciliation is a Wyndham where we encompass our diverse community. When achieved, we will have increased opportunities for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to thrive. We will challenge prejudice, discrimination and racism to ensure equitable access, participation and inclusion for all.




More generally Wyndham will have more than 500,000 residents by **** and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the city is prepared.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child secure organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
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