Head of Circus Studies

Are you passionate about leading in arts education?

The National Institute of Circus Arts is seeking a visionary leader to guide our accredited world-class training and education at Australia’s Centre of Excellence in contemporary circus arts.⁠

This is a unique opportunity to guide the next generation of circus performers while working with a dynamic and diverse team.⁠

Main tasks:

• Teaching high level circus skills in the Bachelor of Circus Arts.
• Leading a team of education professionals to plan, deliver, assess, evaluate and ensure compliance of high-quality education and training programs in Circus Arts.
• Establish and maintain national and international partnerships with industry and other circus training providers.
• Engage with highly successful international and national guest circus artists and/or trainers.
• Implementing industry best practice and applying current learning technologies and contemporary learning pedagogies.

Requirements:

• A relevant graduate qualification (post-grad preferable) and/or national/international years of circus experience.
• A recognised Diploma of Education or teacher training qualification.
• A current "Working With Children" Card.

Working conditions:

• Permanent Full-time position
• Salary: $110,000 AUD
• On-site work at 39-59 Green Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Australia

Applications:

You can apply by 19th March 2025.  Please, send your curriculum vitae and answers to the Key Selection Criteria to the attention of Ms Emily O’Conner, Operations Manager (Human Resources): people&culture@nica.com.au. 

For more information, please download the position description below.