Work with one of the world’s leading ballet companies
At The Australian Ballet we strive to maintain a stimulating working environment for our large and varied team of highly trained professionals, which includes dancers, musicians, several artistic teams, medical personnel and expert wardrobe and production staff. As well as our artistic operations, our corporate services teams include finance, human resources, marketing and fundraising teams.
We work together to achieve excellence on and off the stage. We share a common goal and measure of success – extraordinarily vibrant and successful performances that care for tradition but dare to be different.
Current opportunities
Positions vacant
Dance Educators - 2018 Dance Education Program
The Australian Ballet’s innovative Dance Education Program is seeking Dance Educators for the 2018 touring program.For more information and to view the Education Program and the full position description please click job pack
How to apply - please review the job pack outlining timeline, application process, and audition requirements. If you have any questions please contact, Katy McKeown Head of Education , katymc@australianballet.com.au. Applications close Tuesday 19 September 2017 at 5:00pm.
Dancer positions
Please submit your CV to jointheteam@australianballet.com.au
Orchestra Victoria positions
For more information please view the Orchestra Victoria website.
Work experience
Administration
The Australian Ballet offers five work experience placements in administration to Year 10 school students each year. Students get the opportunity to assist a range of departments at the head office in Melbourne, including company management, customer services, wardrobe, and marketing, as well as observing dancers in rehearsals and class. Due to the popularity of the program, places for our 2018 program are completed.
Wardrobe - Production
The Australian Ballet’s wardrobe department caters for secondary and tertiary work-experience placements. There are five one-week placements available per year for Year 10 students. Students should apply during the third term of the year prior to their requested placement. You need to be able to use a domestic sewing machine and be proficient in hand-sewing. Final-year students are given preference, but placements for other year levels can also be arranged, depending on availability. Tertiary students should apply to The Australian Ballet, outlining their course requirements, relevant experience, and why they wish to undertake a placement at The Australian Ballet.
Enquiries can be attentioned to the Human Resources team. Please email jointheteam@australianballet.com.au
