Magabala Books is seeking a Project Manager to join our small, dynamic team for a very special project. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers, writers, and illustrators across Australia.

The First Stories Collective Project Manager will utilise their high-level project management and community engagement skills to develop and implement Magabala Books’ program of activities as part of the First Stories Collective. The Project Manager will also work alongside Blak & Bright in a supportive capacity to assist in the development and delivery of overarching First Stories Collective activities.

About the Role

*This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position under section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

Project Manager

FTE: Part-time 0.6 FTE negotiable with potential to increase hours

Salary range: $83,000–$93,000 pro rata full time Benefits

Contract term: Commence early July 2025. Fixed term to June 2028

Position Title: Project Manager

Location: Rubibi (Broome) or Naarm (Melbourne)

Reports to: CEO while working collaboratively across teams

Responsibilities: Manage the delivery of Magabala Books’ program of activities for the First Stories Collective, a partnership initiative between Magabala Books and Blak & Bright. First Stories Collective provides services to First Nations writers and illustrators and support a strong, connected and vibrant First Nations literature sector.

*This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position under section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

About you

We are seeking someone who is motivated and self-led, who has 2–3 years experience in a project or event management role.

Read the selection criteria first before applying:

Project Manager — First Stories Collective: https://bit.ly/3ZviZY0

Applications close 5:00pm AWST, Tuesday 1 July 2025

To apply please address the below in an email to our CEO Lilly Brown via [email protected]:

a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria, and

your resume/CV

For further information, or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Lilly Brown: [email protected] or call 08 9192 1991.