Director, dance
Three year contract
Location: Surry Hills, NSW
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking an experienced, driven, articulate and committed individual to lead the Australia Council’s Dance team.
What you will be doing
The Director Dance provides leadership to the Dance section. The person in this role is responsible for driving whole-of-organisation strategic directions for Dance through articulation of a strategic plan developed in consultation with key internal and external stakeholders.
What you can expect
A remuneration package, appropriate for a senior position, will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Selection criteria
Technical / professional knowledge - significant sector knowledge and experience including knowledge and understanding of current issues, gained through high profile and / or influential roles.
Technical / professional knowledge - demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and strategic plans.
Communication skills - exceptional relationship management skills with ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people.
Communication skills - highly developed written, oral communication and presentation skills.
Communication skills - demonstrated ability to provide innovative and creative leadership in order to influence and integrate cross-Council business.
Communication skills - demonstrated ability to motivate staff, build team skills and model performance management skills.
Teamwork / collaboration - experience in facilitating consultative processes, developing and sustaining effective partnerships and working with groups with a diverse range of interests.
Research & analysis skills - highly developed research and analysis skills including demonstrated positive approach to high level problem solving.
What you need to do
1. Read the Position Profile.
2. Complete your application. This should include:
(i) brief covering letter or email
(ii) a competency statement (addressing the selection criteria as set out in the position profile)
(iii) your resume
(iv) a completed Australia Council for the Arts application form
3. Email your application to careers@australiacouncil.gov.au
Closing date
18 July 2008 by 5.00pm
Any questions?
Please contact:
Ben Strout
Executive Director
Arts Funding
Tel: (02) 9215 9100
Claire Diment
HR Adviser
Tel: (02) 9215 9030 or toll free on 1800 226 912
Three year contract
Location: Surry Hills, NSW
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking an experienced, driven, articulate and committed individual to lead the Australia Council’s Dance team.
What you will be doing
The Director Dance provides leadership to the Dance section. The person in this role is responsible for driving whole-of-organisation strategic directions for Dance through articulation of a strategic plan developed in consultation with key internal and external stakeholders.
What you can expect
A remuneration package, appropriate for a senior position, will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Selection criteria
Technical / professional knowledge - significant sector knowledge and experience including knowledge and understanding of current issues, gained through high profile and / or influential roles.
Technical / professional knowledge - demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and strategic plans.
Communication skills - exceptional relationship management skills with ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people.
Communication skills - highly developed written, oral communication and presentation skills.
Communication skills - demonstrated ability to provide innovative and creative leadership in order to influence and integrate cross-Council business.
Communication skills - demonstrated ability to motivate staff, build team skills and model performance management skills.
Teamwork / collaboration - experience in facilitating consultative processes, developing and sustaining effective partnerships and working with groups with a diverse range of interests.
Research & analysis skills - highly developed research and analysis skills including demonstrated positive approach to high level problem solving.
What you need to do
1. Read the Position Profile.
2. Complete your application. This should include:
(i) brief covering letter or email
(ii) a competency statement (addressing the selection criteria as set out in the position profile)
(iii) your resume
(iv) a completed Australia Council for the Arts application form
3. Email your application to careers@australiacouncil.gov.au
Closing date
18 July 2008 by 5.00pm
Any questions?
Please contact:
Ben Strout
Executive Director
Arts Funding
Tel: (02) 9215 9100
Claire Diment
HR Adviser
Tel: (02) 9215 9030 or toll free on 1800 226 912