Position Description

Position Title - Partnerships & Investment Lead – Here Now & Always

Employment Type - Fixed-term contractor role (May – November 2026), with potential for extension based on performance and outcomes. Approx. 7 hours per week. Contractor rates of pay will apply and can be discussed upon application.

Location -This is a work-from-home role, with the option to access a hot desk at the ARAA office in Manilla, NSW. Regular engagement in Tamworth is required, including attendance at Here Now & Always and partner meetings. Some travel may be required to support stakeholder engagement and partnership development.

About the Role

ARAA is seeking a strategic and outcomes-driven Partnerships & Investment Lead to drive funding, partnerships, and long-term sustainability outcomes through its flagship event, Here Now & Always (HNA) and ARAA NSW holistically.

This is a high-impact, senior specialist role focused on securing investment, building strategic relationships, and establishing a pipeline of future funding opportunities.

This role recognises that while financial investment is critical, the success of Here Now & Always and our organisation is also driven by strong, respectful partnerships with local communities and organisations.

While anchored in the delivery of Here Now & Always, the role is designed to create a sustainable, partnership-driven model that strengthens ARAA’s financial position, community connections, and sector leadership beyond the event lifecycle.

Purpose of the Role

• Secure financial investment and partnerships for Here Now & Always

• Diversify ARAA’s revenue streams beyond government funding

• Build and convert a pipeline of partnership and funding opportunities

• Develop strategic partnerships across Tamworth and the region, including ACCOs and community organisations

• Strengthen the delivery, cultural integrity, and long-term sustainability of ARAA and Here Now & Always

This role represents a strategic shift for ARAA from reliance on project-based funding to building a sustainable, partnership-driven model.

By leveraging Here Now & Always as a flagship initiative, the Partnerships & Investment Lead will play a critical role in shaping ARAA’s future, strengthening financial sustainability while also building meaningful, community-led partnerships that support cultural integrity and long-term impact.

This role is an investment in ARAA’s future by building the partnerships, visibility, and financial sustainability required to support First Nations arts and culture for generations to come.

We’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re interested in this role to Lorrayne Fishenden ARAA CEO at ceo@araansw.com

(subject: Partnerships & Investment Lead Application).