Cultural Services Officer- identified position
Job No:
LARR00015
Location:
Darwin CBD
Eligibility
These are Affirmative Measures – First Nations applicants only positions.
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. To be eligible to apply under the Affirmative Measures Initiative, applicants must:
· be an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person
· identify as an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and
· be accepted by their community as being and Aboriginal and/or a Torres Strait Islander person
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status before being appointed to the role.
About the role
We are looking for a vibrant person with an interest in promoting Larrakia art and culture, with POS retail experience from our small studio gallery in the Darwin CBD, from where we portray and sell a variety of Aboriginal artworks. A main feature of the position is to manage and on-board our Cultural Services bookings.
Benefits and perks
Conditions of employment covered by the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2018. Salary range starting at $37.19 per hour. Option to salary package a maximum of $16,050 from your gross salary each year; 5 weeks pro rata annual leave per year; and a 35-hour week. We have a dedicated employee assistance program and excellent training and development opportunities.
Skills and experience
Essential
- End to end management of Cultural Services bookings (receive booking requests for Welcome to Country, smoking ceremonies, Saltwater welcome, Didgeridoo & Dancers, Cultural Awareness training)
- Exhibit a knowledge and interest in Aboriginal Artworks
- Highly motivated and self-directed;
- Strong experience in sales, though we do not expect this to be limited to art / gallery settings, rather an exceptional history with commitment to excellence within a past field;
- Willing to take on challenges big or small within the gallery, i.e. our expectation is for our shop to be beautifully maintained, displayed and always clean and fresh, so anything from cleaning, rehanging and display.
- Able to go the extra distance to show our clients, customers a special and unique experience - i.e. showing great hospitality and warmth to all.
Required hours / days will be retail hours (9-5) Mondays to Fridays
Key Selection Criteria:
- A knowledge of Larrakia culture and the issues affecting Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory
- Demonstrated competency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office and managing Databases
- Exhibit a strong knowledge and interest in Aboriginal Artworks, particularly by Larrakia artists
- A background in retail with exceptional sales history, including Point of Sale (PoS) operations and reconciling cash deposits
- Excellent communication skills to provide both face to face & phone-based customer service
- Ability to work as a member of a valuable team and have a passion for developing and maintaining Stakeholder relationships
- Current NT Drivers Licence (C Class minimum), Working with Children check (OCHRE), COVID Vaccinations, valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
Desirable:
- Identify as Larrakia
Applicants are required to undergo Drug and Alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process.
All applicants who wish to apply for this role, please click the 'apply now' button and upload your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. To be eligible for consideration you must supply current copies of your Drivers licence, Working with Children check, National Police check and provide proof of your COVID-19 Vaccination status. Direct applications made to LNAC staff will not be accepted.
Applications close 23 July 2023
