Are you a d/Deaf or disabled artist or arts worker interested in providing advice to guide the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities under Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan (the Plan)?
This Expression of Interest (EOI) invites people with disability who have experience in the arts, screen, digital games or cultural sectors to apply for paid roles as part of the Plan's Implementation Advisory Group (the Advisory Group).
More information about this opportunity is included in the EOI Form linked below.
Easy Read and Auslan versions of the EOI can also be found further down this page.
The Expression of Interest is now closed.
Who should apply?
We are looking for people who have:
- lived experience as a person with disability in the arts, screen, digital games and / or cultural sectors
- experience working in, or engaging with, the Australian arts, screen, digital games and / or cultural sectors (including as an artist or arts worker, at any stage of your career)
- an awareness of arts and disability policy, including an understanding of the Plan's priorities.
There are two types of Advisory Group roles: Regular Members and Observer Members. When you are completing your application, you can choose which suits you and your level of experience best.
Regular Members will help design actions and activities to make the arts, screen, digital games and cultural sectors more accessible. This is an opportunity for people who want to share their own experiences and who have a passion for creating opportunities for people with disability.
Observer Members will gain experience in how an advisory group works with government, increasing their knowledge and skills. This is an opportunity for people who want to help make change but may not have as much experience in arts and disability advocacy.
What will the Advisory Group do?
Over the life of the Plan, the Advisory Group will:
- shape how we implement the Plan's actions and commitments
- contribute to how we monitor and report on the Plan'sactivities
- help make arts grants more accessible, including how they are assessed
- provide expertise on issues affecting people with disability.
The Advisory Group will also advise on Priority Actions under the plan. In the first year, these are to:
- design the Plan's evaluation framework
- inform the design of a new grant program, the Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot.
- consult with Creative Australia, Screen Australia and Creative Workplaces to develop new best-practice accessibility guidance with a National Arts and Disability Code of Practice or Guidelines.
How to apply
The information we need to consider your application is in the EOI Form linked below.
You can apply in several ways:
- Download the EOI Form complete the application questions, and send it as an attachment to Arts.Disability@arts.gov.au. It must be under 12 MB.
- Record your responses to the application questions in the EOI Form as an audio or video file (up to 15 minutes). If you would like to apply in this way please email us at Arts.Disability@arts.gov.au for more information on how to upload the files.
- By phone on 1800 080 090—an Office for the Arts (OFTA) staff member will note your responses to the application questions in the EOI Form and confirm them with you. The phone line is open Monday to Friday during business hours (9—5 AEDT / AEST), until the EOI closes.
- By printing the EOI Form, completing the application questions and returning the completed form by mail addressed to:
Access, Participation and Inclusion Section
Office for the Arts
GPO Box 594
Canberra ACT 2601
Please contact us by email to Arts.Disability@arts.gov.au or phone on 1800 080 090 if you have any accessibility needs during the application process.
The Expression of Interest is now closed..
What happens next
All applications will be assessed based mainly on responses to the three 'Suitability Questions' in the EOI Form.
After you submit your application:
- It will be reviewed by a panel of independent experts, including d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers.
- Staff from OFTA, Creative Australia and Screen Australia will shortlist applications, considering advice of the independent experts' panel.
- Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend a short online interview or conversation.
- Staff from OFTA, Creative Australia and Screen Australia will identify potential group members that represent a balance of location, demographics, interest and experience.
- OFTA Senior Executive Staff will review and approve appointments of Advisory Group Members.
- OFTA will contact all applicants to advise the outcome of their application. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.