Careers

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.

Human Resources and Office Administration Trainee

•  Traineeship via AFL SportsReady

• Melbourne 

The Human Resources and Office Administration Trainee will provide administrative support for the day to day activities of the Human Resources team and wider business as needed. Reporting to the Human Resources Consultant, the key responsibilities of this role will be to maintain accurate and complete employee records, effective and efficient recruitment efforts and delivering onboarding and offboarding activities while ensuring excellent employee experience. Office administrative duties will vary throughout the year to meet business needs.

The successful candidate will have some experience in administration and an interest in pursuing Human Resources. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills along with a positive attitude will be essential in this role.

For more information on how to apply click here.

Applications close 8 March 2019.

Building Services Assistant

• Melbourne

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Building Services team. As an integral member of the team and reporting to the Ballet Centre Manager, the Building Services Assistant will be responsible for the day to day maintenance and operations of the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre (PPABC).  This position will manage all building maintenance requests and assist in overall facility management including security, essential services, functions and logistics coordination. Due to the daily demands of this role, regular hours will be afternoon/evenings with some flexibility in hours.

The preferred candidate will have maintenance experience and ability to repair minor jobs. This individual must have an understanding of OH&S, including manual handling and ladder regulations. The ability to problem solve and prioritize competing priorities will be essential in this role. An electrical certificate and knowledge of security and building management systems is preferred.

Please send your application to jointheteam@australianballet.com.au. Closing date for applications is 17 February 2019.

Dancer positions

Please submit your CV to jointheteam@australianballet.com.au

The Australian Ballet uses the International Audition Pre-Selection Guidelines

Orchestra Victoria positions

For more information please view the Orchestra Victoria website. ​

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 fill very quickly. The 2019 program is fully booked. Bookings for the 2020 work experience program will open in March 2019.

Enquiries can be attentioned to the Human Resources team. Please email jointheteam@australianballet.com.au

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