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Minister thanks Dawn Casey for her ‘significant contribution’ at IBA supplied by Min. Scullion’s office 21 June 2014
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inister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, has paid tribute to the work conducted by the Chair of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), Dr Dawn Casey,
whose five-year term ends on 28 June 2014. “Dr Casey has made a significant contribution to improving the lives of Indigenous Australians through the Indigenous Home Ownership Programme which is administered by IBA,” Minister Scullion said.
“Under Dr Casey’s leadership, the IBA’s Strategic Economic Development Initiative has assisted many Indigenous entrepreneurs to create sustainable employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians.” A process is under way to appoint a new IBA Chair. IBA’s Deputy Chair, Anthony Ashby, will fill the position on an interim basis.
Minister Scullion said the Government would continue to work with Dr Casey in her capacity as the Chair of the Indigenous Land Corporation. “Dr Casey has demonstrated her strong commitment to improving the lives of Indigenous Australians and I would like to thank her for the dedication she exhibited as Chair of the IBA,” Minister Scullion said.
Senior Lecturer
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art Reference: 499095 Element: Queensland College of Art Work type: Continuing The Queensland College of Art is located at Griffith University’s Brisbane city South Bank Campus and the Gold Coast Campus. The Queensland College of Art is part of one of the largest creative and performing arts training and research precincts in Australia which is also home to the Griffith Film School and Queensland Conservatorium. In this environment there is increasing interdisciplinary collaboration between the performing and visual arts. The Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art program is designed to prepare students, as indigenous Australians, for practice as professional artists. The program is focused on traditional Australian art media, styles and forms, together with strategies for their viable adaption within a highly urbanized society. The program is planned in accordance with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander principles and philosophies. This is a continuing, full time position based at the South Bank campus. This is an identified position and the occupant must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent under section 25 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991. The role: This Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art is one of the Queensland College of Art’s suite of professional art and design programs all based around studio teaching. This position compliments a range of other academic positions based around the scholarship of art and design practice. The person: The successful applicant in this identified position will have a background in indigenous art production and associated theory within a scholarly context. They will have a higher degree in a related field with experience in teaching and research in relevant areas, Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art along with demonstrated industry experience.
Salary range: Senior Lecturer, Level C: $103,179 - $118,974 per annum. Salary package including 17% employer superannuation contribution: $120,720 - $139,200 per annum. Further information: Obtain the position description and application requirements by clicking the following link http://jobs.griffith.edu.au/cw/en/#/job/499095/senior-lecturer-contemporary-australian-indigenous-art For position queries, contact Professor Paul Cleveland, Director, Queensland College of Art on +61 (0) 7 3735 3100.
Outgoing IBA chair Dawn Casey. Image: The Australian
For application queries, contact Ms Renee Patta, HR Officer on +61 (0) 7 3735 4299. Closing date: Wednesday 2 July 2014, 4.30pm AEST.
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