Art Tutor

• Casual engagement over 8-week terms on weekdays 3.30pm – 9.00pm
• Band 5 from $53.52 per hour (including 25% casual loading) + 12% superannuation
• Based at MC2, Doncaster in our fully equipped visual arts and ceramics studios

We are seeking passionate and experienced Art Tutors to join our casual team at Manningham Art Studios. This is an exciting opportunity for practicing artists to share their expertise and contribute to an inclusive and welcoming creative learning environment.

As an Art Tutor, you will develop and deliver engaging visual arts and ceramics programs for adults, young people and children. You will inspire creativity, support skill development and help connect people from across our community through making art together.

For this round of casual recruitment, we are interested in engaging artists that can teach ceramics including wheelwork and hand building in a community arts setting.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

About The Role

We deliver a dynamic program of visual arts and ceramics courses, workshops and public programs for children, young people and adults in our fully equipped and purpose-built art studios set in a busy community centre.

You will play an important role in bringing art to our community by:

• Developing and delivering engaging creative arts learning experiences tailored to a range of skill levels and interests across an 8-week term.
• Creating an inclusive learning environment that support students from diverse cultural backgrounds and those that may attend with carer support.
• Contributing to public programs, events and creative initiatives across the Arts, Culture and Local History team.

Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated professional arts practice and experience delivering workshops, classes or community-based arts programs.
• Experience teaching visual arts and/or ceramics to a diverse range of participants.
• Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively while managing classes independently.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• A willingness to obtain a First Aid Certificate upon commencement.

The Following Will Be Highly Regarded

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Experience supporting participants with a disability or additional support needs.

How To Apply

Click

APPLY to submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Sara Strachan, Community Arts Officer, 03 9840 9444.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email Sign in to view email or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Monday 10 August at 11.00pm

Don’t meet every requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria. We recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you’re excited about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to apply now.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.