Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company is seeking to appoint an energetic, positive, and highly organised duo of Associate Producers.

Yirra Yaakin, which means “Stand Tall” in Noongar language, is one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal performing arts organisations producing award winning, world-class theatre that is exciting, entertaining, educational, authentic, and culturally appropriate.

The organisation operates from its home at the Subiaco Arts Centre, where we premiere productions before sharing our stories across the state of Western Australia, and beyond.

Yirra Yaakin has two Associate Producer positions available for Aboriginal identifying people.

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, positive, and highly organised duo of Associate Producers who are joining the company at an exciting time in our 30-year history, as we forge ahead centering Aboriginal ways of being and doing, so we create and share stories that resonate across the world, through our eyes.

Under the direction of the Senior Producer, the Associate Producers will support the project planning and delivery of Yirra Yaakin’s annual artistic program of theatre productions. The Associate Producers will also provide support for the delivery of Yirra Yaakin’s education and community engagement projects and events across the year.

These roles are delivered with the full support of the Senior Producer and there is scope for ongoing professional development.

There are two Associate Producer positions available, one full time, and one part time (0.6 FTE) based at the Subiaco Arts Centre, Wandarguttagurrup (Subiaco), Western Australia and commencing early February 2024.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.  

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please read the position description which can be found here, and submit a written application which should include:-

• a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and interest in working at Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company;
• a resume / curriculum vitae
• a response (maximum 2 pages) to the personal attributes and key competencies outlined in the position description.
• two referees who can comment on your competency in regard to the selection criteria.

Applications close Friday 19 January, 2024.

For further information or to ask any questions about the role, please contact Jen Edwards on 0428 718 378 or email producer@yirrayaakin.com.au or Maitland Schnaars at ad@yirrayaakin.com.au.