Arlpwe Art and Culture Centre Recruiting Studio Coordinator — Ali Curung, Australia
Hands-on employment with Aboriginal artists
Arlpwe Art & Culture Centre and Desart are recruiting a full-time Studio Coordinator in Ali Curung, Northern Territory, on Kaytetye Country. The centre is owned by the local community and works with artists and Elders across Kaytetye, Alyawarr, Warlpiri and Warumungu cultural traditions. The position is practical visual-arts work rather than a general administrative role or open art prize.
Studio operations and exhibition support
The coordinator helps artists prepare materials, organise studio activity, document works and get finished pieces ready for exhibitions, sales or other presentations. Working with the art centre team, the employee maintains an organised creative environment and supports respectful communication between artists, colleagues, galleries and visitors. The centre also participates in events and art fairs.
Contract and real salary calculation
The employer advertises an annualised salary band of A$65,000–80,000, with relocation assistance and subsidised accommodation among the conditions. However, the initial contract is only six months, commencing in February 2027, with possible extension to twelve months subject to funding. The annual salary figure should not be mistaken for guaranteed six-month earnings. Normal working hours are 37.5 hours a week with occasional additional event activity.
Eligibility and cultural responsibilities
Applicants should be organised, practical, comfortable working alongside artists and capable of responding respectfully to community leadership and cultural protocols. Experience in artwork handling, documentation or workshop operations is useful. The employer states that selection includes a written application, interview and references, with a national police clearance required for the successful applicant.
How to apply and closing date
Applications must reach the Desart office by Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 5 p.m. Australian Central Standard Time, according to the employer's advertisement. The original listing includes the authorised application pathway and contact for the art centre manager. Candidates considering relocation should confirm housing, travel, licence and work-rights requirements with the employer.
About Arlpwe
Arlpwe opened in 2008 in Ali Curung, around 400 kilometres north of Alice Springs. Its creative programme supports locally guided Aboriginal artistic practice and participates in major exhibitions and events, including the Artali Dance Festival.
Official and organiser-supplied sources
Recruitment details and Desart application link: https://www.artshub.com.au/job/studio-coordinator-2878309/
Arlpwe Art & Culture Centre: https://www.arlpawe.com/
Important notice
This article is a reference summary of an external employment notice. Confirm the current contract, actual six-month remuneration, accommodation, work permission, cultural and community obligations and application deadline through Desart and Arlpwe. The authorised employer documents prevail. Checked 12 November 2026.