Are you looking for a way to use your lived experience of disability and/or passion for the arts to drive real and lasting change across the community?

As a Director of Access2Arts you will be uniquely placed to contribute to the strategic direction of an organisation that is achieving outstanding impact in the arts and disability communities.  This valuable opportunity will allow you to translate your passion and experience into real action and change.

Access2Arts is recognised locally, nationally, and internationally as experts in access and inclusion and as thought-leaders in the field of arts and disability.  We address barriers to access in the arts by;

• Building capacity in d/Deaf and disabled people who want to be involved in the arts.
• Building the capacity of the broader arts sector to become more inclusive and accessible.

Our purpose is to foster an inclusive arts community that develops, embraces and celebrates the unique talents, skills and perspectives of people who are d/Deaf or disabled, creating a future where d/Deaf and disabled people thrive within an inclusive arts ecology.

In order to achieve this Access2Arts supports:

• d/Deaf and disabled people in South Australia to get involved in the arts as audiences, participants, artists, arts workers and leaders.
• Arts and cultural organisations to become more inclusive and accessible.

As a thriving organisation experiencing significant growth and seeking to increase our impact, we are searching for several new Directors as we embark on our next exciting stage.

The objectives of this position will be achieved by working with the Chair and CEO to;

• articulate and enact the organisation’s values, vision, mission and strategies
• oversee the organisation’s governance
• ensure the organisation is legally compliant

Lived experience of disability and/or experience in the arts or non-profit sector are essential for this role.  Having established yourself as a proven leader in the arts and/or disability sector will be viewed favourable, as will governance experience supported by qualifications such as AICD, MBA or GLF.

The future of Access2Arts represents a truly exciting challenge to make an impact that counts.

If you would like to be a part of our future, please submit a letter of application, along with your CV below.

Applications close Monday 25 September 2023

Sorry, applications are now closed.

Applications close:  Monday 18 July 2022

Email your cover letter and resume to manager@access2arts.org.au

Download the job description here

About the role

The Arts Administrator (Office Manager) is a key role in the Access2Arts (A2A) team and is responsible for the delivery of all arts and office administration activities for A2A.  This includes providing support to other staff across the suite of A2A services.

The objectives of this position will be achieved by:

• Taking a proactive role in coordinating and developing A2A administration and service delivery.
• Contributing to an outstanding reputation for A2A services through excellent customer service and administration.
• Supporting the development and delivery of the Access2Arts newsletter, website updates and social media content.
• Delivering excellent database and data management across multiple systems.
• Assisting the team with administration support and general clerical duties as requested.
• Supporting the Chief Executive with grant and funding applications.
• Achieving specified goals/outcomes in relation to projects as determined from time to time.
• Working with Deaf and disabled artists and audiences, and arts organisations to support participation in arts and culture.

The ability to contribute as a team player, offer exceptional customer service and well-written, visually branded and accessible communications is critical to success in this role.

This role requires a combination of great organisation and communication skills, alongside attention to detail and the ability to both work collaboratively and deliver high-quality work in a largely self-directed environment.

Want to apply for a Richard Llewellyn Deaf and Disability Grant from Arts SA?  Join us for a Grant Workshop so we can help you work through your project.

What:  Grant Writing Workshop

When: 26 April 2022

Time:  3pm – 4.30pm

Where: CBS, Level 10, 147 Pirie Street, Adelaide

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