Current opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations

The scholarship aims to support a Tasmanian Aboriginal student with financial support for the duration of their undergraduate degree, and to offer the successful applicant opportunities to connect with Reconciliation Tasmania.

For details, click here.

Hobiennale is a biennial festival presented by Constance ARI that brings together Artist Run Initiatives (ARIs) from across Australia and beyond. Working together to pair programs with sites, Constance and each participating ARI develop a project to be presented locally throughout Greater Nipaluna/Hobart.

Hobiennale is a platform for connection, collaboration and critical dialogue within the small-to-medium arts sector. The festival’s mission is to provide an inclusive environment that champions the work of a diverse group of contemporary emerging and experimental artists, sparking conversations on cultural and artistic issues while engaging a wide and varied audience.

For details, click here. Applications close 21 February 2025.

The Indigenous Business Operations Officer will work as part of the Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Aboriginal Leadership within the Aboriginal Engagement portfolio. This portfolio works to ensure the meaningful inclusion of Tasmanian Aboriginal people in the University’s decision making, leadership, research, and courses at all levels and in all disciplines. 

2 year fixed term opportunity based in Hobart, Launceston or Burnie (Hobart preferred) with a competitive remuneration package and relocation assistance for those considering a move to Tasmania.

This is an Identified Position. You must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to be considered for this opportunity. 

For details, click here. Applications close 23 February 2025.

The JackJumpers are seeking a Tasmanian Aboriginal artist to create a design for their jersey to be worn as part of NBL’s Indigenous Round in the NBL 25/26 season. The NBL’s 25/26 Indigenous Round aims to acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous artists and culture across the league. The Tasmania JackJumpers will participate in this round, using it to highlight and acknowledge the Palawa people (Tasmanian Aboriginal people) of Lutruwita (Tasmania).  

For details and to apply, click here. Applications close 13 February 2025.

Arts Tasmania and New Bridgewater Bridge Project team invite expressions of interest from Tasmanian artists to create a significant artwork for the Bridgewater foreshore. The artwork will incorporate re-purposed material from the old Bridgewater Bridge.

For details and to apply, click here. Applications close 10 February 2025. EXTENDED TO 17 FEBRUARY

Each year the National NAIDOC Poster Competition encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists aged 16 years and over to submit their artwork which reflects that year’s National NAIDOC Week Theme. In recent years, the National NAIDOC Poster competition winning artists have been afforded numerous opportunities to work with organisations such as the Australian Open, Microsoft, The Project television show and various state travel authorities that have wrapped public transport vehicles in the winning artwork.

For details and to apply, click here. Applications close 23 February 2025.

Arts Tasmania and the Department of Health invite submissions from Tasmanian artists to create graphic artworks for glass windows and doors in the newly refurbished Brighton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The artwork should promote a calm and welcoming environment.

For details and to apply, click here. Applications close 24 February 2025.

Reconciliation Tasmania has a contact list to notify First Nations artists living in Tasmania about commissioning opportunities from our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) clients. We are calling for expressions of interest from:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists who are living in Tasmania;
• Tasmanian Aboriginal artists, wherever you live

For more information and to register, click here.

The Aboriginal Arts Program supports Tasmanian Aboriginal people to share their culture, stories and heritage through traditional and non-traditional arts and cultural activities.

For information and to apply, click here. Closes 17 March 2025

Arts Tasmania offers grants and funding to support:

• Tasmanian small museums and collections
• Tasmanian artists and arts workers
• arts businesses and arts organisations delivering activities in Tasmania

For information and to subscribe to Arts Tasmania’s mailing list, click here.

The First Nations Clean Energy Network’s Finance and Funding Opportunities page highlights some of the funding opportunities available to assist First Nations households, communities and businesses transition to renewable energy.

To see the latest opportunities, click here.

Hydro Tasmania wants to build and strengthen relationships, and from this hear about the needs and wants of Tasmanian Aboriginal people so we can better reflect these through action.
For details click here or contact the Aboriginal Engagement Team [email protected]