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Nexus Arts Visual Arts Lead
Salary: $72,000 per annum pro rata at 0.4FTE, plus compulsory superannuation contributions
Hours: 0.4FTE (15.2 hours per week)
Commencement Date: from July 2025 to be negotiated
End Date: 31 December 2025 with view to extension
Location: Kaurna Yarta (Adelaide CBD)
Reports to: Nexus Co-CEOs
*Applicants from culturally/linguistically diverse and First Nations backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply*
We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
THE POSITION
Nexus Arts is seeking an experienced and passionate Visual Arts Lead to drive the vision, programming and delivery of Nexus Arts’ Visual Arts Program.
To be successful in this role, you will have knowledge and understanding of contemporary arts and culture, experience in working with artists, experience in the development of arts programs and initiatives and an understanding of community cultural development.
Nexus is open to flexible ways of working and to accepting applications from existing co-working relationships. Please contact Co-CEO Kim Roberts, kim.roberts@nexusarts.org.auto discuss these opportunities.
ABOUT NEXUS ARTS
Nexus Arts is a leader in culturally diverse and intercultural artistic practice. We are the only contemporary arts organisation in South Australia with this focus. Nexus presents contemporary art which explores, promotes and celebrates cultural diversity. We foster excellence by supporting culturally and linguistically diverse and First Nations artists with development programs and presentation opportunities, engaging broad audiences to experience diverse artistic practice.
Our Vision
Australian contemporary arts truly represent our intercultural society, promoting social cohesion through diversity and excellence of practice.
Our Mission
Nexus Arts fosters contemporary intercultural creative practices, engaging and developing both artists and audiences.
Our Values
- Respect & Compassion
- Inclusion & Cohesion
- Passion & Vision
- Learning & Growth
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Strong artistic vision for the Nexus Arts Visual Art Program, providing opportunities for discourse and debate in culturally diverse, intercultural, and First Nations arts practice.
- Experience with leading high-quality curation and artistic programming on an organisational scale.
- Experience with visual art program delivery, including contracting, exhibition installation/de-installation and facilitating public programs such as artist talks.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the South Australian Visual Arts sector.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with artists, curators and the wider visual arts network.
- Ability to work within strict timelines, on budget.
- Strong communication skills, treating others with respect and compassion.
- High attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
- Ability to contribute to and coordinate marketing materials and PR pitches.
- Be a proactive, supportive member of a team.
Position Description – Visual Arts Lead 2025
Please contact us by calling 08 8212 4276 (Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm) or emailing Kim Roberts at kim.roberts@nexusarts.org.au to discuss any elements of this position description.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates should submit an application via email to info@nexusarts.org.au including a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining their artistic vision for Nexus Arts and addressing the Selection Criteria, and a current Curriculum Vitae including 2 referees.
Applications close: midnight, Monday 30 June
Nexus Arts Development Manager
Salary: $72,000 per annum pro rata at 0.6FTE, plus compulsory superannuation contributions
Hours: 0.6FTE (22.8 hours per week)
Commencement Date: from July 2025 to be negotiated
End Date: 31 December 2025 with view to extension
Location: Kaurna Yarta (Adelaide CBD)
Reports to: Nexus Co-CEOs
*Applicants from culturally diverse and First Nations backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply*
We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
THE POSITION
Nexus Arts is seeking an experienced, passionate Development Manager to collaboratively strengthen the profile of Nexus Arts and our artists, service our members and grow our base, and to attract further investment in the organisation.
Nexus is open to flexible ways of working and to accepting applications from existing co-working relationships. Please contact Co-CEO Kim Roberts, kim.roberts@nexusarts.org.au to discuss these opportunities.
ABOUT NEXUS ARTS
Nexus Arts is a leader in culturally diverse and intercultural artistic practice. We are the only contemporary arts organisation in South Australia with this focus. Nexus presents contemporary art which explores, promotes and celebrates cultural diversity. We foster excellence by supporting culturally and linguistically diverse and First Nations artists with development programs and presentation opportunities, engaging broad audiences to experience diverse artistic practice.
Our Vision
Australian contemporary arts truly represent our intercultural society, promoting social cohesion through diversity and excellence of practice.
Our Mission
Nexus Arts fosters contemporary intercultural creative practices, engaging and developing both artists and audiences.
Our Values
- Respect & Compassion
- Inclusion & Cohesion
- Passion & Vision
- Learning & Growth
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Experience with developing and implementing a strategic fundraising plan
- Experience with identifying and developing prospective philanthropic opportunities
- Experience with identifying and developing prospective project grant opportunities
- Experience with writing grant applications and preparing acquittals
- Ability to coordinate fundraising and development events, ensuring continued integrity of an organisational brand
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with funding partners, individual donors and stakeholders
- Ability to deliver integrated publicity for programs, ensuring that messaging is consistent and coordinated across all communication channels
- Ability to craft, contribute to and coordinate internal and external communications, including PR pitches, media list development, newsletters, philanthropy reports, supporter communications and more
- Experience with managing external communications to members, identified stakeholders, and media (including EDMs, advocacy outreach, press releases, partnership outreach, event publicity, and social media)
- Experience with leading creative storytelling activities to boost the visibility of and profile of the organisation
- Experience in identifying and utilising relevant news cycles and communication channels
- Experience in servicing memberships and/or donor circles
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and productively in a team
Position Description – Development Manager 2025
Please contact us by calling 08 8212 4276 (Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm) or emailing Kim Roberts at kim.roberts@nexusarts.org.au to discuss any elements of this position description.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates should submit an application via email to info@nexusarts.org.au including a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the Selection Criteria and a current Curriculum Vitae including 2 referees.
Applications close: midnight, Monday 30 June
