Perth Festival is seeking two Cultural Liaisons to join their team.
Perth Festival is an annually curated multi-genre arts festival in Perth, WA that showcases the very best of national and international film, theatre, circus, dance, literature and music. The Lotterywest Film season runs from November to April and the Perth Festival runs across February and March, and there are a suite of other major events throughout the year. Our team expands from a core team of 34 to over 200 at the peak of Festival – creating a unique, fast-paced and ever-changing working environment.
The Cultural Liaisons are part of the People, Social Impact and Sustainability team. These newly created positions will work across the organisation to provide advice and support across all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural engagement at Perth Festival.
Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:
To support and advise departments across the organisation to bring Noongar consciousness to all aspects of Perth Festival.
In collaboration with the Head of People, Social Impact and Sustainability, liaise with the Noongar Advisory Circle and other key Whadjuk and Noongar stakeholders to ensure Perth Festival is consistently responsive to the cultural needs of the community.
Support the implementation of Perth Festival’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
Assist to drive sustainable Aboriginal employment outcomes.
In collaboration with the relevant project teams, liaise with National and International First Nations artists to ensure cultural protocols are considered and responded to by all parties.
How to Apply
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 14 June 2023, with interviews to commence from Monday 19 June.
Please respond to the selection criteria listed in the position description and click here to apply.
If you have any questions about this role, please email recruitment@perthfestival.com.au
For more information visit the Perth Festival website.