First Nations Traineeship

The Australian Ballet

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About The Position

The Australian Ballet is one of the world’s leading ballet companies and a globally recognised Australian national performing arts organisation. Each year the company presents upwards of 220 performances through its main stage seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth; along with public programs, special events, an extensive regional tour, a Children’s Ballet and Education programs and regular overseas tours. The Australian Ballet delivers a range of education programs each year including in-schools, partnership, and public programs. Dance Educators will work in a range of venues, schools, and community spaces with young people with varied dance experience and with those that face social, geographical, and financial challenges. A multidisciplinary dance-based program that provides young First Nations artists with the chance to bring dance experiences to communities across Australia. Paid work experience within our Education and Outreach team that can be tailored to suit the skills and career aspirations of the trainees Take part in training related to community engagement and teaching strategies Learn sections of the two Education performances (An adapted ballet by Paul Knobloch/ a contemporary duet by a First Nations-led team) Access to mentorship from First Nations artists (such as Ella Havelka & Tristan Field), and other dancers and staff from The Australian Ballet Work cooperatively to plan and deliver lessons supported by the Education & Outreach team.

Requirements

• Trainees must be of First Nations descent and recently graduated from (or currently in) performing arts training.
• Excellent communication skills and respond promptly to correspondence.
• Basic understanding of safe dance practice
• Most importantly, demonstrate capacity as a team player and a suitable role model for young people.
• Experience or willingness to tour, including to regional remote towns
• Willing to get a Police Check and a Working with Children Check (This can be done once employed).

Responsibilities

• Take part in training related to community engagement and teaching strategies
• Learn sections of the two Education performances (An adapted ballet by Paul Knobloch/ a contemporary duet by a First Nations-led team)
• Work cooperatively to plan and deliver lessons supported by the Education & Outreach team.

Benefits

• Complimentary ballet tickets
• Discounted onsite parking (Melbourne)
• LinkedIn Learning with La Trobe University
• A world class architecturally designed open plan head office in Southbank, Melbourne.
• Generous partner discounts and offers
• Access to dances classes when in Melbourne, and gym/Pilates/physio in Melbourne and on tour.
• Employee Assistance Program – free confidential advice and counselling services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed