Project Manager – Industry Development

· Regional Arts WA

· Perth Offices (Hybrid Working Arrangements)

· Part Time 30 hours per week worked over 4 or 5 days per week

· Pay Rates $41-$47 per hour

About Regional Arts WA

Established in 1994, Regional Arts WA Inc is the peak body for the regional arts sector in Western Australia. As a not-for-profit with free membership, we serve artists, arts workers, and arts and cultural organisations throughout regional WA. We offer grant programs, professional advice, networking opportunities, capacity building, strategic initiatives, and partnerships. Our work nurtures the arts by helping communities share their unique stories, strengthen their sense of place and belonging, enhance wellbeing, and foster imagination and hope.

We champion cultural equity in all our activities, actively engaging with First Nations people, young people, people of colour, and individuals with diverse abilities.

Recognising the distinct needs of each region, we are committed to regionalisation. Our team operates from both metropolitan and regional locations in WA. For more information about Regional Arts WA please visit https://regionalartswa.org.au/

About the Position

The Project Manager – Industry Development plays a key role in delivering initiatives that foster innovation and strengthen WA’s regional creative industries and systems.

The role takes a collaborative approach, working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders and internal teams to ensure projects are well-planned and effectively managed; achieving outcomes aligned with organisational strategies and funding requirements.

The position can be based in regional WA or in our office in central Perth with work from home options two days per week.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled person with a track record of coordinating projects that have delivered meaningful outcomes for communities.

Our ideal candidate will have project management skills, demonstrate initiative, and collaborate effectively with individuals and groups across a range of sectors.

Other key attributes would ideally include

· relevant degree

· experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, or related fields.

· background in project delivery, communications, and industry research.

· career history in private, tertiary, or government sectors.

· knowledge of WA’s regional context and creative industries.

· successful application of ethical research, impact measurement, and not-for- profit funding systems.

More Information and How to Apply

· Flexible hours and hybrid work options

· Impactful work in a collaborative environment with a friendly and appreciative team

· Opportunity to engage with and support creative people doing amazing work across the State

To apply to join this small and high impact team in this exciting role please email your enquiries or CV to [email protected].

We value diversity in all its forms and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Cover Image: The 'touch' still image from the stop animation movie created for the Cowara Bird Story. Created by visual artist Kylie Deltondo with daughter Chia