• For over thirty years, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company has been a powerful voice for Aboriginal storytellers, celebrating and sharing First Nations culture through the performing arts 
• Based in Subiaco Arts Centre, WA, this is a significant opportunity for an accomplished leader who is excited and energised by building on a legacy and organisational renewal
• First Nations people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Established in 1993 – the Year of Indigenous People – Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company was founded to provide an artistic outlet for positive self-determination within the Aboriginal community. What began as a small initiative with three staff members has since evolved into a nationally respected cultural leader in Aboriginal theatre, presented by major theatre companies in Australia, festivals and venues.

Over three decades, four Artistic Directors have contributed to the program, prominence and creative life of the company, including founding Artistic Director David Milroy, Kyle Morrison, Eva Grace Mullaley and Maitland Schnaars, who was appointed in 2023.

The Yirra Yaakin Board is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to provide exceptional leadership, focusing on audience, artistic and financial sustainability, while maintaining robust connections within Aboriginal, government, business and artistic communities, both locally and nationally.

The national search will be led by REA arts + culture, specialists in executive search for creative industry leaders across Australia.

Candidates from diverse career backgrounds, including the arts, education, or not-for-profit sectors, are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants are invited to contact REA to obtain a copy of the key selection criteria and detailed Candidate Pack, and a confidential discussion about the role and their potential candidacy.

Further information, please contact:

Vanessa Duscio

REA arts + culture

+61 409 977 312 I vanessa@reaartsandculture.com

Applications are due by close of business Friday 9 May, 2025.