Barkly Regional Arts · 65 Staunton Street, Tennant Creek NT 0860, Australia
The Winanjjikari Music Centre Manager oversees the Winanjjikari Music Centre (WMC) and is responsible for leading creative projects, including recordings, releases and events. The Manager identifies emerging and existing musicians, bands, community groups, schools and individuals of all ages across the Barkly, and provides targeted creative, artistic and professional development support. The Manager promotes the work, reputation and success stories of Barkly Regional Arts (BRA) at every contact opportunity with all stakeholders, including community groups, individuals, government, organisations, institutions and the corporate sector. The role delivers projects to an excellent standard and implements a recognisable, consistent and marketable BRA ‘badge’ across all events.
Main responsibilities include:
General:
Work with the CEO to plan, design and oversee creative program initiatives that are consistent with the organisation’s strategic plan.
Collaborate with the CEO to seek out financial and strategic opportunities for BRA’s artistic programs.
Work with the CEO to ensure appropriate evaluation and reporting of programs and activities.
Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations of WMC and liaise with the CEO on workplace priorities.
Liaise with the CEO and other major stakeholders to provide input to BRA’s Annual Calendar of artistic events.
Work with the CEO and Finance/Admin Coordinator to develop and oversee a WMC budget for the Annual Calendar.
Music Development and Production:
Plan, record, produce, mix and release music, media and video content for musicians, bands, community groups, schools and individuals from across the Barkly.
Work with Barkly communities, stakeholders and existing networks to target active musicians and bands, ensuring that opportunities to record and release material are provided to those who request them.
Identify mentoring and training opportunities for Indigenous community members in music production, live sound and songwriting, and provide professional development and training where appropriate.
Travel to Barkly communities and beyond, where required, to assist in the recording, artistic development, mentoring and training of Barkly musicians and artists.
Coordinate the public release of music, audio and visual content from Barkly musicians and artists with the CEO and Media Coordinator.
Oversee maintenance of the WMC recording studio, ensuring it is in good working order with appropriate equipment and usage.
Project Management:
Oversee, manage and coordinate audio and visual tech requirements for BRA events, and manage bookings and delivery of fee-for-service contracts across the Barkly region.
Oversee the control, management and records of WMC warehousing, and the maintenance and replacement of digital audio and visual equipment, instruments and studio requirements.
Advise the CEO on hiring staff (such as artists, event managers, performers and designers) to support the Annual Calendar.
Develop, sign and implement contractual arrangements with musicians and artists to ensure content released for public and commercial use is handled in a legally, financially and ethically consistent manner.
Coordinate evaluation and reporting of programs and activities.
Negotiate advance bookings and scheduling to ensure suitable timing for projects and travel.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
Appropriate, recognised arts-related and/or management-related qualifications at least at bachelor’s degree level
First aid certificate
Ochre Card and NT Police Check
Experience working in remote locations and with Indigenous communities, people and artists (essential)
Skills
Music:
Working knowledge and experience of the music industry, including releasing music, online streaming, legalities, synchronisation opportunities, promotion, marketing, and event and staffing roles, requirements and processes
Professional experience in recording, editing, mixing and producing music, audio, film and video
Understanding of creative pursuits and the priorities of artists working towards them
Experience working with remote musicians and bands
Experience in event and music leadership
Understanding of working in diverse arts contexts and the broader arts sector
Management:
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to gain and maintain the respect of staff and key stakeholders
Ability to lead a team and delegate effectively
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Interpersonal:
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in partnership with artists and representatives from community organisations, local government, arts organisations and funders
Barkly Regional Arts is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.