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TORRES NEWS THURSDAY 17 AUGUST 2023
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Position Vacant Executive Support Officer
Our corporation based on Badu Island is seeking a full-time Executive Support Officer for an immediate start. The Executive Support Officer will report to the Manager and will provide substantial organisational support to directors, members, Traditional Owners and all key stakeholders, including local, State and Federal government authorities.
2023 Judging Panel (L-R) John Armitage (Cultural Advisor), Avril Quaill (Judge), Leitha Assan (Curator) & Flora Warrior (Cultural Advisor). Pic George Serras. Entries for the 2023 Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award (GTIAA) have closed with artwork judging underway to select winners who will share in more than $37,000 worth of prizes. Leading the judging panel this year was Nunukul woman and esteemed curator Ms Avril Quaill. Ms Quaill has held significant curatorial positions with the National Gallery of Australia and the Queensland Art Gallery. As a first-time GTIAA judge, Ms Quaill commended the calibre of entries and expressed her delight at the high standard and diversity of the submissions. “The Award entrants have utilised variety and diverse media, woven with tradition,” Ms Quaill said. She said she was particularly moved by the innovative approach taken by artists, especially in the realm of 3D sculptural works that skilfully conveyed ancient ancestral narratives
while remaining deeply connected to the Torres Strait. “It’s not until you actually get up here and see the colours in the landscape, the animals, and even the winds and the patterns on the water, that you realise you’re learning about the Torres Strait through these artworks,” she said. During the judging process Ms Quaill was supported by respected Cultural Advisors Flora Warrior and John Armitage, who provided essential cultural context in key decisions. “I was impressed with the quality of works submitted by our young people for the Secondary Student Work category,” Ms Warrior said. “It was heartening to see their inclusion, as it not only develops their abilities and confidence, but also ensures the continuation of our artistic heritage. “I look forward to seeing more talented young artists emerge from outer islands, as they are inspired by the works submitted in this year’s Art Award.”
Mr Armitage said he was honoured to be a cultural advisor, working alongside Ms Quaill and Ms Warrior. “Being of Indigenous heritage herself, it was very easy to work with and advise Ms Quaill during the judging process,” Mr Armitage said. “When we explained the context of the artworks and the story associated with them, she immediately connected with the pieces and identified what made each submission special. “I was very humbled by the variety of works submitted, especially seeing art from all regions of the Torres Strait, including the Northern Peninsula Area region.” GTIAA was established in 2008, by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) as an initiative to gather a thorough representation of works being created in the remote communities of the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area. TSRA Chairperson
Napau Pedro Stephen AM acknowledged the judging panel for their dedication to maintaining cultural integrity and impartiality. “It is a mammoth task to judge more than 50 high-calibre entries, and we thank our 2023 judging panel for their invaluable time and expertise to ensure the Award stands as a testament to the exceptional artistic talents within the Torres Strait community,” Mr Stephen said. “As the anticipation builds to unveil the winning entry, the TSRA extends its gratitude to all artists who have participated in the 2023 Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award. “We look forward to celebrating the richness and diversity of our art and culture at the Award’s ceremony and opening night.” The 2023 Award exhibition will open on 2 November 2023 with all works on display until Saturday 16 December 2023.
Jimmy picks up second Telstra art award Artist Jimmy John Thaiday has - for the second time - won this year’s Telstra Multimedia Award for Just Beneath the Surface 2023. The work was a five minute video depicting the artist’s connection to the ocean, the waves and the wind, which explores the way the ocean creates cycles of life, death and rebirth. “I am exploring the way the ocean creates cycles of life, death, and rebirth,” he said on his entry. “If we resist these forces, life can be tough, and we can suffer. “When we let go, then we can let nature take its course,
and things will be in balance.” Judges said the video was “ethereal and emotive”. “The imagery of Jimmy John Thaiday being caught and strangled by the ghost nets is haunting,” they said. “The artist’s work is a testament to our responsibility in protecting Country, the ocean and all living things, because without our natural resources there is no human life. “The viewer is drawn to a series of imagery that reveals just how vulnerable island life is today. “We need to ensure that it is preserved and maintained for future generations.”
The incumbent will also provide administrative support to the Badu Island Interagency Group based on Badu Island. This role will call for an individual who has time management skills, organisational skills, effective verbal, written and listening communication skills and basic administration skills. As staff housing is not available, intending applicants must have the ability to live on Badu Island and we encourage locals to apply. The successful applicant will be placed on a three-month probation period. Salary will be in the range of Level 1 – Year 1 to Level 3 of the Clerks Private Sector Award [1 July 2023] subject to relevant experience. Interested persons can contact the Acting Manager on email: manager@badupbc.org.au to obtain an application pack. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact our office on (07) 4203 0986 or 0488 042 660. Applications close 4:00pm (AEST) on Thursday, 31 August 2023. Koeyma Eso
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Based at Badu Island, the Peak Body Corporation (PBC) Manager provides operational and strategic leadership to the Mura Badulgal (Torres Strait Islander) Corporation and is responsible for leading and managing the functions of a Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC) as prescribed in the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and Regulations. Key duties include, but are not limited to: 1. Leadership and Planning 2. Financial, Operational and Service Management 3. Community Development and Stakeholder Relations 4. Quality, Risk and Compliance 5. Governance and Reporting
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Jimmy John Thaiday’s Just Beneath the Surface 2023. Pic supplied.
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