Are you a First Nations 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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).
The EOI closes at 11:59 pm AEST on Sunday 6 September 2026.
More information about this opportunity and how to apply is included in the EOI Form below.
An Easy Read version of the EOI Form is also below.
Who should apply?
We are looking for First Nations 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 2 types of Advisory Group roles: Regular Members and Observer Members. When you are completing your application, you can choose which best suits you and your level of experience.
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 does the Advisory Group do?
Over the life of the Plan, the Advisory Group is:
- shaping how we implement the Plan's actions and commitments
- contributing to how we monitor and report on the Plan's activities
- helping make arts grants more accessible, including how they are assessed
- providing expertise on issues affecting people with disability.
The Advisory Group also advises on Priority Actions under the plan. In 2025–26, Advisory Group members shared their experience and expertise and advised on Priority Actions, including the:
- Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
- National Arts and Disability Code of Practice or appropriate guidelines
- accessibility of Arts Portfolio grants and other initiatives
- evaluation framework for the Plan.
EOI form
The information we need to consider your application is in the EOI Form linked below.
Easy Read
How to apply
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, from 9 am to 5 pm 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 emailing Arts.Disability@arts.gov.au or phoning 1800 080 090 if you have any accessibility needs during the application process.
What happens next
All applications will be assessed on responses to the 3 'Suitability Questions' in the EOI Form.
After you submit your application:
- It will be reviewed by independent assessors with lived experience of disability.
- 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.
