SAFC First Nations Advisory Group: Expressions of Interest

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SAFC First Nations Advisory Group: Expressions of Interest

09 September 2025

(L-R) Zavier Kartinyeri in Catchin’ Mumoo, photo: Dennis Kraajinbrink; Gwylim Lee and Miranda Tapsell in Top End Bub, photo courtesy of Prime Video; SAFC’s Pirrku Kuu Hub, photo: Naomi Jellicoe; Eddie’s Lil’ Homies; Derik Lynch in Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black).

Are you a South Australian-based First Nations person who wants to make a real difference to our state’s screen sector?

Call for Expressions of Interest
SAFC First Nations Advisory Group
This call out is now closed.

The South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) warmly invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from SA-based First Nations screen practitioners and members of the broader SA First Nations community to join our new First Nations Advisory Group (FNAG).

The SAFC seeks to empower world-class SA screen production and connect our state’s diverse voices, stories, artistry and identity to audiences in Australia and around the world. We’re committed to highlighting and supporting First Nations voices and stories on screens locally and globally through connection and opportunities in an environment that is professionally and culturally strong. Cultural safety for First Nations people is important to us. Our values include meaningful and respectful two-way engagement to inform all that we do with and for First Nations stakeholders.

We’re looking for bold, insightful and constructive thinkers to join the FNAG and support the SAFC through providing industry experience, cultural expertise and guidance to ensure best practice ways of working with First Nations communities and non-Indigenous clients and stakeholders.

The FNAG’s work will inform the SAFC’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, First Nations Screen Strategy, and Reconciliation Action Plan, and a range of other initiatives, programs, and policies.

The group will comprise up to six experienced and respected SA-based First Nations people from across the community including in the creative arts (encompassing screen), cultural, and business sectors.

First Nations Advisory Group members:

will be appointed for two-year terms
will select a Chair from amongst the group
will be entitled to receive fees for attending FNAG meetings (at least three of four scheduled meetings a year), as well as ad hoc SAFC and industry events as requested
may attend meetings conducted in person and/or online
must act respectfully, in good faith and in the interests of the SAFC at all times, abiding by the SAFC’s Values, Code of Conduct, Terms of Trade, and any other applicable SAFC policies, procedures or governance frameworks such as those relating to conflict of interest and confidentiality.

SAFC staff will prepare and distribute meeting papers and assist members with other travel and accommodation arrangements where applicable.

Selection Process

Membership of the FNAG will be decided by the SAFC CEO with advice from the Head of First Nations and Head of Production. We seek to ensure diverse screen sector expertise as well as background, gender, age, and location (including regional and remote).

EOIs no longer than 3 pages in length should outline your background (e.g. community, cultural and/or professional), why you wish to join the FNAG, indicate any past involvement with the SAFC or its programs, and address the following selection criteria:

lived experience and insight as a First Nations person
knowledge and expertise in at least one of the following: the creative arts (encompassing screen), cultural, or business sectors,
connection to and within the SA and broader First Nations community
demonstrated passion for empowering First Nations voices
awareness and understanding of cultural safety
solutions-focussed and ability to think laterally
confirmation of your ability to meet the time and other commitments expected of FNAG members.

All aspiring FNAG members should read the FNAG Terms of Reference before submitting an EOI.

The SAFC is also committed to supporting increased participation by people from other groups underrepresented in the South Australian screen industry including; women, Deaf and disabled, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and from regional and remote areas. We invite you to indicate if you identify with any of these groups as part of your EOI.

NOTE: Members of the former SAFC First Nations Advisory Committee and First Nations Screen Advisory Committee are eligible to nominate. The FNAG and its membership will be promoted on the SAFC website.

Expressions of Interest are now closed.

Want to know more?

Find out more about the SAFC’s commitment to First Nations by visiting First Nations Screen Strategy – South Australian Film Corporation.

Or email your questions or queries to [email protected] or call the SAFC on (08) 8394 2000.