Tarnanthi Education Coordinator

The Tarnanthi Education Coordinator is accountable for the research, development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of Tarnanthi Education programs and resources. This includes delivering workshops, writing resources and supporting the Tarnanthi Festival more broadly.

Lead, create and deliver education programs both onsite and online, activities and resources, with a specific focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Ensure programs are accessible, learner-centred and based on the Australian Curriculum, Early Years Learning Framework and SACE learning assessment requirements.

Develop and foster effective partnerships across educational institutions including the Department for Education, community organisations, First Nations artists, government departments, the business sector and other cultural institutions.

Coordinate and deliver Tarnanthi education programs to South Australian schools in metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. Support the education team with developing and managing the Studio, including coordinating artists to be contracted, ensuring materials are stocked and assisting with the delivery of the Studio in particular when part of Tarnanthi.

• Tertiary qualifications in Education (essential).

• Tertiary qualifications in art history, fine arts or museum studies (desirable)

• Experience in planning and implementing education programs for students of all ages, ability and demography.

• Knowledge of R-12 curriculum developments and an appreciation for the tertiary sector with experience teaching at an early childhood,

  primary or secondary level.

• Good general knowledge of art history including sound knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art.

• Report and publication-standard writing skills along with oral presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide

  range of people in both oral and written form.

• Ability to establish sound working relationships with a variety of staff and volunteers and the ability to communicate effectively with

  students, educators, arts professionals and organisations.

• Contributes to a culture that values and respects diversity and models this in all interactions.

In accordance with Section 52(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

• Applicants will be required to undergo the appropriate and relevant Employment Screening Assessment(s) required for this role in line with the DPC Employment Screening Policy.

• This role requires (please select those relevant for the role):
  ☒ National Police Check (required for all roles)
  ☒ Working with Children Check

The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA) was founded in 1881 and its vision is to be the most inspiring art destination in Australia.

Its purpose is to serve the community by transforming the lives of artist and audiences, achieving this through its world renowned art collection, gallery building, exhibitions, festivals and events, for current and future generations. AGSA presents a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions, pillar exhibitions of international and Australian art and three flagship offerings being the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, and the Ramsay Art Prize.

The AGSA collection comprises more than 47,000 works of art spanning two millennia and embracing all art forms. The collection exists for our audiences to comprehend the past, to navigate the present, and as a potent avenue to imagine the future.

Placing art, artists and audiences at the very heart of who we are guides AGSA's artistic and public programs. AGSA contributes positively to cultural cohesion, social wellbeing, creativity, engaged citizenship and the economic life in South Australia.