Workshop Artists
Casual
Expression of interest open — applications ongoing.
Canberra Youth Theatre offers casual employment opportunities for professional theatre artists who are passionate about working with young people. Our Workshop Artists collaborate with the Artistic Director to create a specific program that incorporates skills in acting, theatre making and individual artistic development.
Position Description
Workshop Artists
Canberra Youth Theatre offers casual employment opportunities for professional theatre artists who are passionate about working with young people.
Our Workshop program includes:
- Weekly Workshops in Braddon, Belconnen and Queanbeyan
- Holiday Programs in Braddon, Belconnen, Queanbeyan and Tuggeranong
- Emerging Artists Programs
- Workshops By Design
- Teachers Professional Learning
Our Workshop Artists collaborate with the Creative Learning Producer to create a specific program that incorporates skills in acting, theatre making and individual artistic development.
For an overview of our current programs visit www.canberrayouththeatre.com.au/workshops
We are looking to expand the offerings available for our young artists across a range of performance models and artistic practices.
We are accepting expressions of interest from experienced theatre-makers who demonstrate a committed approach to working with young artists between the ages 4-25 across a range of areas including:
- Devising and collaborative performance-making techniques
- Contemporary text-based scene work
- Acting techniques
- Inclusive arts practices
- Physical theatre
- Voice
- Movement
- Screen acting
- Musical theatre
- Writing for performance
- Stage management, design and technical theatre
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven experience in theatre with the ability to plan, conduct, and evaluate theatre workshops.
- Demonstrated experience in the facilitation of artistic projects with young people.
- Knowledge of performance and production processes, and experience working as a member of a creative team.
- A high standard of verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with young people, parents, education professionals and fellow artists.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- A current Working With Vulnerable People clearance or willingness to obtain one.
Desirable skills and knowledge:
- Performing Arts or Drama Teaching qualifications.
- A current First Aid certificate
Please include in your expression of interest:
- Cover Letter (indicating subject areas and age ranges of interest).
- CV (indicating any professional or teaching experience).
- Contact details of two work-related referees
Applications
EOIs should be emailed with Workshop Artist EOI in the subject line to anna@canberrayouththeatre.com.au
If you would like to discuss these positions in more detail, please contact Anna Johnstone (Creative Learning Producer) on 02 6248 5057 or anna@canberrayouththeatre.com.au
Board Member – Secretary
JOIN OUR BOARD
Expressions of interest close Friday 14 March 2025.
Canberra Youth Theatre are seeking expressions of interest from committed, skilled, and passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors.
We are specifically seeking expressions of interest for the role of Secretary, who is responsible for recording, reviewing, and circulating minutes of all Board meetings.
We are encouraging expressions of interest from people with lived experience and expertise in:
• Fundraising, Philanthropy and Sponsorship
• Youth Work and/or Care-Experience
• First Nations Leadership & Community Engagement
• Disability Advocacy & Leadership
• Multicultural Youth Affairs
We are looking for people who have a commitment to young people, a passion for the arts, and to advocate for the impact we create across the Canberra community and national youth arts sector.
Position Description
We are specifically seeking expressions of interest for the role of Secretary, who is responsible for recording, reviewing, and circulating minutes of all Board meetings.
Canberra Youth Theatre’s Board of Governance is responsible for the
long-term strategic planning for the organisation, providing leadership and governance to the organisation and its CEO, including legal and financial accountability, strategic vision and planning, advocacy, and staff appointments and supervision. The Board guides Canberra Youth Theatre’s strategic direction but is not involved in day-to-day company business.
It is not essential that a Board Member is a resident of the ACT, however they must be able to demonstrate their connection to Canberra Youth Theatre, either through the ACT and regional community, or the national youth arts sector which may enable expansion and growth opportunities.
Express Your Interest
If you share our passion and enthusiasm for young people and the arts, we invite you to express your interest in joining us.
To express your interest in joining Canberra Youth Theatre’s Board of
Governance:
Please send a short introductory email outlining your background,
experience, and the relevant skills you would bring to the Board, along with a brief CV, to Luke Rogers by Friday 14 March 2025.
luke@canberrayouththeatre.com.au
For further information on responsibilities and the Board of Directors see our 2025 Recruitment Pack.
