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The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese Maitland-Newcastle is seeking a temporary part-time (18 hours per week) Intern to join the ASPIRE team in January 2024 for 12 months.
ASPIRE is the Maitland/Newcastle Catholic Schools Office creative and performing arts program. With an emphasis on fostering creativity the ASPIRE program has a large number of programs on offer including in schools workshops and performance support and professional development for staff as well as special projects in areas such as songwriting, scriptwriting, devising theatre and choreography. ASPIRE also creates an original production each year through which students can audition to be a part of through dance, design, drama, musical and production ensembles.
Job Description
Working under the direction of the Aspire Artistic Director, the Aspire intern is a year long paid internship designed to give ex students an insight into the running of a arts program for young people. The role is designed to be a learning experience whilst also providing support to the Artitic Director in the delivery of ASPIRE programs including the production, Anzac Event and Theatre Makers Programs.
Desired Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the church through Catholic schools
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- A genuine interest in the Creative and Performing Arts with a particular interest in production, visual art, drama or music.
- Ability to use initiative and work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Be a current year 12 student attending a Diocese of Maitland/Newcastle Catholic School
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with the Catholic Schools Office Maitland-Newcastle Agreement 2019.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Anna Kerrigan, Education Officer - Artistic Director ASPIRE on Tel: (02) 4979 1220 or via email: anna.kerrigan@mn.catholic.edu.au
TO APPLY
- Provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications close: Monday 11th September 2023 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zero-tolerance of any abuse. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and comply with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Codes of Conduct.
This position has been determined as child related and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will be verifying the successful applicant’s Working with Children Check for Paid Employment prior to commencing working in the position. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children’s Guardian.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
