Arts Program Coordinator

Sacred Heart College - Newtown (see more jobs from this school)

NEWTOWN, VIC 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.50 FTE)

Applications Close: 6 November 2024


The Arts Program Coordinator plays a key role in developing the Arts at the College by supporting and promoting artistic skill development. They oversee the College’s arts program, and create opportunities for performance and arts expression within and beyond the school community.

<ul><li><strong>Fixed term; 12 months</strong></li><li><strong>Education Support Staff Position </strong></li><li><strong>Category C, Level 4 Classification </strong></li><li><strong>0.5 FTE</strong></li></ul><p><a href="https://shcgeelong.youtour.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Sacred Heart College</a> is a proud, dynamic, high performing school community with strong traditions, a rich history and a deep sense of community and welcome. Our Catholic identity is best exemplified through a program of education that encourages students and staff to pursue the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service and courage. The Sacred Heart Way is identified through actions that uphold and advance Catherine McAuley’s vision of the lived Gospel, which is at the heart of our community.</p><p><a href="https://www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au/about/about" rel="nofollow"><i>Strategy 2021 and Beyond</i></a> articulates our vision of educating girls in the Mercy tradition to make a difference in our changing world. Key elements of the strategy focus on opportunities to reimagine learning that enables members of our school community to be creative, self-directed and critical thinkers, who are inspired to learn, whose natural inquisitiveness is nurtured and who strive for excellence.</p><p><strong>THE POSITION</strong></p><p>The Arts Program Coordinator plays a key role in developing the Arts at the College by supporting and promoting artistic skill development. They oversee the College’s arts program, and create opportunities for performance and arts expression within and beyond the school community by coordinating and increasing the profile of:</p><p>- the instrumental music program<br />- ensembles and choirs<br />- internal and external performing/visual arts events and performances<br />- the annual arts festival/house competition<br />- the school production<br />- any other performing/visual arts initiatives and productions</p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU </strong></p><p>You are committed to the development and extension of artistic programs and skills, and can confidently and actively promote programs to all in the community. Your passion for music and/or the Arts will be evident in your achievements, and you can effectively manage responsibilities requiring a mix of creative, project and administrative skills. </p><p>Essential:</p><p>• Experience leading and administering a broad Performing Arts Program, preferably within a school setting</p><p>Desirable:</p><p>• Post Graduate studies in Music or the Arts (or equivalent studies or experience)<br />• Experience in a school setting or similar Knowledge, experience and skills<br />• Knowledge and understanding of school music programs.</p><p>This position requires a current Police Check, Working with Children Check and drivers’ licence.</p><p><strong>APPLICATION PROCESS</strong></p><p><i>Applicants viewing this advertisement on websites such as Seek must apply via the advertisement on the College&#39;s employment site. The Position Description and supporting documents are also available on the College&#39;s employment site.</i></p><p>Applications must include:</p><ol><li>a cover letter addressing each of the key selection criteria above </li><li>a resume</li></ol><p>and can be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal.</p><p><i>Please note, applications sent directly to a member of the College will not be accepted. </i></p><p><strong>APPLICATIONS CLOSE 9.00am WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2024 unless filled earlier.</strong></p><p><a href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId&#61;97590" rel="nofollow">Position Description</a></p><p><a href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId&#61;97876" rel="nofollow">Redesigning Learning Infographic</a></p><p><a href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId&#61;97877" rel="nofollow">SHC Culture</a></p><p><a href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId&#61;97878" rel="nofollow">Strategy 2021 and Beyond</a></p>