IRCA NEWS | ReCONVERGE :: 19RIMF Workshops

MOVING IN ONE DIRECTION

It's time to ReCONVERGE for our national industry conference 13-15 March 2018 at the State Library of Queensland in Brisbane. Join us to network, share knowledge and contribute to the development of our industry.

In May this year, delegates came together from across Australia at CONVERGE to determine the directions needed for the maintenance and growth of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media industry. Everyone worked together constructively towards building a new policy agenda and direction for our industry – showing how we can achieve unity through diversity.

The Communique was developed and delivered to Government, and the Activities and Outcomes Report produced. ReCONVERGE is our next meeting place to continue moving in one direction as a powerful and connected voice for generations to come.

Look out for Earlybird Registrations and Travel Subsidies coming soon.
Got questions? Email info@irca.net.au or call 08 8952 6465.

CALL FOR IRCA ADVISORY GROUPS

IRCA is calling for Expressions of Interest from interested people with the appropriate skills and experience to nominate for two initial Advisory Groups on:
· Radio content sharing
· Employment and skills development

The aim of these Advisory Groups is to share knowledge and ideas and support development of relevant policies and strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasting, media and communications. The Advisory Groups will comprise appropriately experienced and skilled persons working in the sector and, where relevant, invited persons from outside the sector with specific expertise. The groups will comprise up to 8 people.

BUILDING JOBS AND SKILLS

IRCA has long advocated for improved funding and opportunities to increase employment, skills development and career pathways within our sector. This was identified as a high priority at the CONVERGE Summit in May and in our sector consultation.

Leading in to 2018, IRCA will be seeking your involvement in addressing employment and skills development through:

Setting up a sector Advisory group on Employment and Skills Development

(see Expressions of Interest)

Recruitment of an Employment & Skills Development project officer
Development of a sector-wide Employment and Skills Development Strategy
Advocating for funding for more jobs growth program for the sector
Promotion of traineeships, exchanges and up-skilling programs
Establishing a monthly webinar series to support capacity building and professional development
Developing a coordinated approach to the IAS Indigenous employment policy.

INDIGITUBE REBRAND DESIGN

IndigiTUBE is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the IndigiTUBE rebrand. This is an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Graphic Designer to take a leading role in the development of the rebrand project.
DOWNLOAD THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER

ReCONVERGE EVENT COORDINATOR

IRCA is seeking a part time Event Coordinator to plan our National Conference to be held in Brisbane on 13-15 March 2018. Duty Statement available from asstmgr@irca.net.au. To apply submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your previous experience to asstmgr@irca.net.au. For more information contact IRCA on 8952 6465.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER

NEWS FROM THE ACMA

The ACMA has recently released its Five-year spectrum outlook, 2017–21 (FYSO). The document outlines the areas of work that the ACMA is proposing in relation to spectrum usage and planning across current and emerging spectrum availability in Australia.

For the first time the ACMA is using the FYSO as a consultation document. The ACMA proposes to continue this practice in all future FYSO releases, and sees the FYSO as an important part of industry consultation. Responses are due by 18 December 2017. The FYSO 2017-21 is available HERE.