Expression of Interest

Please include in your expression of interest : Cover Letter (indicating subject areas and age ranges you have experience teaching) CV (indicating any professional or teaching experience) with contact details of two work related referees 150-200 word professional biography We strongly recommend you familiarise yourself with the NIDA Open program prior to submitting your application and consider how your current skill set would complement our education programs. Interviews All applicants will be asked to participate in a practical workshop style interview, where each candidate will demonstrate their teaching practice. We conduct interviews with all potential teaching artists as programming needs arise. Interviews for teaching artists will be arranged in response to programming demands. Only successful applicants will be contacted. We may keep your resume on file for 12 months from the date of application. From time to time casual teaching artists are appointed on an as‑needs basis we may be in contact over the next 12 months if an opportunity arises which matches your skillset. You must hold a valid Working With Children Check in your state of residence or be able to obtain one, and be willing to support and implement NIDA’s Child Safe Strategies to undertake employment with NIDA. Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Contact For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact the NIDA Open Programming team on or email As part of NIDA's commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status. The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership. About NIDA Melbourne Only a stone’s throw from the CBD, NIDA Melbourne’s studios are located at the Guild Creative Spaces in Southbank. NIDA Melbourne is the permanent Victoria branch of NIDA, and is focused on bringing our world-leading arts training and facilities to the heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct. NIDA Melbourne offers diverse training opportunities through open courses and corporate training, stimulating event collaborations and multi-purpose venue spaces. About NIDA Open NIDA Open offers an open-access program of un-accredited education courses and learning experiences throughout the year. Delivering a cross section of performing arts training to children, young people, adults, pre-professionals and established artists. Teaching artists at NIDA Open are industry professionals who – in collaboration with our program management team – teach classes within their areas of expertise and interest. Please note : teaching opportunities at NIDA Open are seasonal and subject to enrolment figures. We are therefore not in the position to offer guaranteed work. At NIDA Open, we seek out practitioners who are passionate about their craft and demonstrate a committed approach to teaching and sharing their craft with the next generation of young and emerging Australian artists. We are currently seeking experienced teaching artists to work across our program for children and young people in Grades Prep – Grade 12, and adult short course ages 18+ programs. This is a casual teaching opportunity based in Melbourne. Skills currently in high demand include : Drama for children Grades Prep – Grade 2 Musical Theatre for children Grades 3-6 Musical Theatre for Adults #J-18808-Ljbffr