Culture Empowering Community
Call us: 08 8948 3733
PO Box 1098 Nightcliff NT 0814
reception@larrakia.comwww.larrakia.com
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ABN 56 531 057 147 ICN: 3170
Darwin’s Traditional Owners
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position:
Program:
Salary sacrifice
available:
Superannuation:
Standard working days
Per Week:
Responsible to:
Work Location:
Work related travel:
Cultural Enterprises Assistant
Cultural Knowledge Unit
Not available
9.25% employer contribution (in addition to actual base salary)
Two (2), Wednesdays and Thursdays
Cultural Enterprises Coordinator
76 Dick Ward Drive, Coconut Grove
Yes, as required
THE ORGANISATION:
The Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation (“LNAC”) is a member-based body corporate
registered under the Commonwealth Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act
2006 (the CATSI Act). The members are represented by a Board of Directors which is
legally responsible for administering the corporation in accordance with the CATSI Act and
establishing broad policies and objectives for the corporation. The Chief Executive Officer
(“CEO”) is responsible for implementing the policies and objectives established by the Board
of Directors and managing the day-to-day activities of the corporation.
The LNAC is the peak advocacy and support agency for the Larrakia people, the traditional
landowners of the Greater Darwin area. Initially established in 1998 to represent the Native
Title interests of the Larrakia people, the LNAC has since evolved into a vital service delivery
organisation focussed on addressing the social, cultural and economic aspirations of the
Larrakia people by initiating and administering programs, projects and services for the
broader Aboriginal community.
The members of LNAC are those Aboriginal persons who, under traditional law and custom,
hold rights and interests to the traditional country (Darwin Harbour, Cox Peninsula, most of
Gunn Point and much of rural Darwin).
LNAC is a not-for-profit organisation and receives the majority of its capital and operating
expenses from the Northern Territory Government, Commonwealth Government and by
entering into business partnerships with the private sector.
Approved
.....................James PILKINGTON, Acting Chief Executive Officer Date:
Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation
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PROGRAM DETAILS:
The Cultural Knowledge Unit utilises a social enterprise approach in order to support the
maintenance and development of Larrakia and other Aboriginal people’s cultural
knowledges, and at the same time enable community members to sustain livelihoods based
on this cultural knowledge. Cultural Knowledge includes art, dance, music, traditional
knowledge and Aboriginal knowledge more generally. The Cultural Knowledge Unit
incorporates the art centre, events and experiences, community consultation and research.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
Manage the cultural knowledge unit to support the maintenance and development of
Larrakia and other Aboriginal people’s cultural knowledge and at the same time enable
community members to sustain livelihoods based on this cultural knowledge.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative and project support for Cultural Knowledge Unit projects as requested. This
position also requires the Cultural Enterprises Assistant to develop and maintain effective
partnerships with other Larrakia Nation program areas to ensure successful delivery of
administration and all services.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Initial management of incoming queries.
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Database administration and management
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Providing support such as; assisting on the delivery of internal and external events
including logistics, document filing and assisting the administration areas on request
after manager approval.
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General office maintenance including managing freight, purchasing stationary,
kitchen supplies and additional arts centre supplies
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Communications with contractors (artists, performers, presenters, etc.), clients and
suppliers, as required
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Organising contractor payment forms as required
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Organising transport for contractors as needed (may include transporting contractors
using work vehicle)
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
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Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability
to interact with a wide cross-section of people (particularly Aboriginal).
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Well organized and efficient
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Computer literacy with an emphasis on Microsoft Office products and data entry
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Well-developed oral and written communication skills
Approved
.....................James PILKINGTON, Acting Chief Executive Officer Date:
Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation
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Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines while being accurate
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Proven ability to be discreet and deal appropriately with information of a sensitive
and often confidential nature.
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Experience or a desire to learn to use modern technologies for the promotion of the
arts centre
Desirable:
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Skills and experience in the production of art, and a willingness to engage with new
techniques
Experience in production and promotion of indigenous arts
Similar working experience in the area
Employee endorsement:
employment)
(Initial each page and sign below only if offered
I,
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your
name]
understand and accept that I will be required to perform the duties and tasks contained in
this Position Description and such other duties and tasks that LNAC may assign to me,
having regard to my skills, training and experience.
Dated:
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Signed:
Approved
.....................James PILKINGTON, Acting Chief Executive Officer Date: