job posting: Craft Victoria Executive Director

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Position Details
Full Time, Fixed term for 3 years
$90,500 gross per annum + 9.5% superannuation
TOTAL PACKAGE: $100,000.00

Application Instructions:
Applications
should be addressed to the Interim CEO: Ms. Jane Smith. Email:
[email protected] or post to: 31 Flinders Lane Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia 3000. For inquiries, please call Jane on (03) 96507775 or 0417
662648.

Applications close on 18 November 2016. Ideally, the
successful applicant would be available to take up the position by 1
February 2017.

Duties
Answering
to the Board, the Executive Director will oversee the smooth and
successful running of all of Craft Victoria’s activities and businesses.
You will provide excellent leadership in accordance with our values.

Together
with the Board, you will develop and implement strategic and business
plans designed to deliver on mission. This will include the
all-important creative programme that will be developed in conjunction
with the Creative Director, and will support Craft Victoria’s members,
while promoting craft to a broad audience at the same time.

Craft
Victoria is a NFP reliant on funding. The Executive Director will build
strong and effective relationships with key funding bodies – Australia
Council, Creative Victoria and the Melbourne City Council and manage
funding applications, reporting and acquittal processes.
 
To
enhance Craft Victoria’s overall sustainability, the Executive Director
must develop and implement a creative entrepreneurial business
programme, manage extensive fundraising activities, grow the membership
and manage and grow Craft Victoria’s commercial and retail enterprises.
You
will be responsible for all financial management, achievement of budget
targets and the preparation of regular reports for the Board.

The
Executive Director will manage all marketing and communications
activities, both on and off-line and be responsible for technical and
financial support systems.
You will represent and advocate Craft Victoria in the public arena including the media, public affairs and with government.

You
will operate an effective and efficient organisational structure and a
collegial and inspiring work environment that attracts and retains high
quality professional staff, contractors and volunteers.
You will
operate effective risk management systems to ensure the security and
safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and assets, and compliance
with all relevant laws and regulations.

Working closely with the
Chair and the Board of Directors and its sub-committees, you will assist
with good governance and the provision of all necessary executive
support and advice; this will include the provision of Board Papers, the
preparation of the Annual Report and the audited financial accounts.

Craft Victoria
31 Flinders Lane Melbourne VIC 3000
03 9650 7775
[email protected]

www.craft.org.au/positions-vacant

job posting: Senior Lecturer, Ceramics School of Art

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Job no: 513306
Work type: Continuing
Location: Canberra / ACT
Categories: Academic

Classification: Academic Level C
Salary package: $113,929 to $127,025 + 17% Superannuation

Position overview

The ANU School of Art teaches and researches in the visual arts and
design, and the position involves the delivery of undergraduate and
graduate studies in the Bachelor of Visual Art, Bachelor of Design, and
Masters of Visual Arts, Masters of Design and the School of Art Higher
Degree by Research program.  The candidate will show leadership in
curriculum development and teaching methods and have the ability to
initiate and resource research projects committed to practice led
research and innovative approaches to ceramics and other disciplines.

The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) is the largest
single College of seven Colleges at ANU. The College, which is
structured into two main research schools, offers degrees in more than
20 discipline areas and excels in research across the creative arts,
humanities and social sciences. The College has a substantial
international research presence and is a major source of national policy
advice. Our academic staff are internationally recognised for their
research, and 46 are members of the Australian Academy of the
Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences of Australia, or both We
also host 13 Australian Research Council Future Fellows and two ARC
Laureates. A hub of vibrant activity, we host more than 100 lectures,
concerts and exhibitions each year, most of which are open to the
public. Our students, staff and graduates come from more than 60
nations, bringing a diversity of perspective to campus life.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment
opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on
[email protected] Enquiries

ANU values diversity and inclusion and believes
employment opportunities must not be limited by socio-economic
background, race, religion or gender. For more information about staff
equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

Contact: Dr Denise Ferris, Head, School of Art. Phone: (02) 6125 5811 Email: [email protected]

Full details here.

STUDIO ASSISTANT – Takeawei Studio

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Takeawei Studio Torquay is looking for a part-time studio assistant with
experience in hand building and wheel throwing. Serious applicants with
experience and/or training in ceramics please email [email protected] with
a short resume and cover letter. Takeawei studio is based in Torquay.
Please only apply if you are local or willing to commute.

takeawei.com

GUEST ARTIST in RESIDENCE: Northcote Pottery Supplies

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An ideal opportunity for an emerging or
established ceramic artist to apply for a 3-month residency providing a
private studio space, rent-free, at their Brunswick location.
Applications due 7 December, 2016.

Aims of the Guest Artist in Residence Program

To support and encourage an emerging or established artist in their ceramics practice

To strengthen and add diversity to our Resident Artists Program

To offer a unique workshop and Meet The Artist opportunities to our students and local community

Northcote Pottery Supplies will offer the Guest Artist in Residence

The opportunity to work in an active ceramics centre, alongside other practicing artists

3 months private studio space (3.5m x 3.4m) at Northcote Pottery Supplies, rent free

Studio space, equipped with wheel, work desk and shelving

24 hour studio access

10% retail discount on selected materials sold at Northcote Pottery Supplies

Responsibilities of Guest Artist in Residence

A commitment to work regularly in the studio

To develop and run a one-day workshop in consultation with NPS staff (time volunteered)

Be available for a Meet the Artist Day, where the public can view the Guest Artist in Residence at work (time volunteered)

Present a floor talk about their work and practice (time volunteered)

If the residency period falls on Open Day (late August) to open their studio to the public, alongside other resident artists

Donate a piece of artwork to the Northcote Pottery Supplies Collection at the conclusion of the residency period

Selection Criteria

* Clarity and planning of proposed project and outcomes

* Committment to work regularly in the studio

* Clear outline of proposed workshop, including materials and equipment required

* Quality images of artwork

* Overall professionalism of application

* Ability to work positively within a group environment

Important Information

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by January 2017, with shortlisted applicants invited for interview

Our Guest Artist in Residence program is for studio space only, we are unable to provide accommodation

We are not taking applications from full-time students

2017 Guest Artist in Residence Application Form

For more information email [email protected]