Company Description Ernabella Arts, established in 1948 in the Pukatja/Ernabella community, is Australia’s oldest continuously operating Indigenous art centre. Located in the APY Lands in the remote northwest of South Australia, it is an internationally recognised hub for Aṉangu art and culture. The centre has grown from a Mission craft room into a vibrant cultural, social and economic hub for the community.

It provides employment, training and income for artists and the wider community, and works within Aṉangu cultural frameworks, respecting Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara language, culture, Law and leadership.

Role Description The Art Centre Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Pukatja, SA. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of the art centre, including managing the activities of two busy studios, coordinating exhibitions and sales, and supporting artists in the development and presentation of their work. The manager ensures effective arts administration including budgeting, reporting, grant applications and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities also include maintaining strong relationships with artists, community members, galleries and funding bodies,



as well as promoting Ernabella Arts and creating current income streams for artists. The role requires a commitment to working respectfully within an Indigenous community and supporting Aṉangu-led decision-making and cultural protocols.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated skills in arts or business management including running day to day operations
- Proficiency in administration including budgeting, grant writing, reporting and compliance with funding and governance requirements.
- Strong Project Management skills, with a track record of delivering exhibitions, programs and community-focused initiatives on time and within budget.
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in arts management, visual arts, cultural management or a related field.
- Excellent organisational, practical and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment.
- Experience working in or with Indigenous communities and a commitment to culturally safe and respectful practices.
- Ability to live and work in a remote community, demonstrating resilience, adaptability and a community-focused approach.

📌 Art Centre Manager (Pukatja)
🏢 Ernabella Arts
📍 Pukatja