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
Public Relations Manager
A unique opportunity to drive the public relations strategy. We are currently looking for a Public Relations Manager for a 12 month contract. Applications close Friday 7 October 2016 at 5pm.
View the job pack. Please address all applications to Ange Park at jointheteam@australianballet.com.au
Marketing Specialist
We are looking for a dynamic and commercially savvy Marketing Specialist to deliver key campaigns for The Australian Ballet’s mainstage shows and programs. Applications close Friday 30 September 2016 at 5pm.
View the job pack. Please address all applications to Ange Park at jointheteam@australianballet.com.au
The Robert and Elizabeth Albert Piano Fellowship
Applications open for the 2017 Robert and Elizabeth Albert Piano Fellowship. Applications close Friday 7 October 2016 at 5pm.
View the job pack. Please address all applications to Ange Park at jointheteam@australianballet.com.au
Pianist
View the job pack. Please address all applications to Ange Park at jointheteam@australianballet.com.au
Dancer positions
Please submit your CV to jointheteam@australianballet.com.au
Orchestra Victoria positions
Orchestra Victoria is seeking a musician with outstanding performance and leadership capabilities for the following position: Associate Principal Viola. For more information please view the Expressions of Interest document.
Please submit your CV to orchestrajobs@australianballet.com.au
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 fill very quickly. 2016, 2017 and 2018 are fully booked. Bookings for the 2019 work experience program will open in January 2018.
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
