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We’re hiring a deadly Project Officer

Mon, Oct 13, 2025

We are seeking a motivated person interested in arts administration, with excellent written and communication skills, to join our team as Project Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to support and celebrate the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers, writers and illustrators from around Australia.

Reporting to the Programs and Impact Manager, the Project Officer provides project and administration support across a range of functions, including Magabala’s cultural and creative development programs, special projects, and community partnerships.

The Project Officer has broad engagement with the Magabala team, with the opportunity to contribute to new projects, secretarial support, evaluation and impact.

About the Role 

Project Officer 

FTE: Part-time 0.8 FTE 

Position Title: Project Officer

Location: Must be prepared to live and work in Rubibi (Broome)

Reports to: Programs and Impact Manager 

This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position under section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 - meaning only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About you 

This role could suit someone at the beginning of their career, with opportunities for training and development or can be adjusted for someone who is the right fit with more project management experience and qualifications.

The successful applicant must be passionate about supporting and celebrating the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytellers, writers and illustrators. 

For more details and key tasks please see: 

Project Officer Position Description

Applications close 11:59pm AWST, Friday 24 October 2025. 

To apply please send the below to alarna.maher@magabala.com: 

  • a cover letter of no more than one page that tells us why your skills, experience and interest make you the right person for the job, and 

  • your resume/CV, and 

  • Two referees (at least one professional/job referee). 

If you require any additional information to participate in the process, please let us know in your email.