Bell Shakespeare.

Job Opportunities

Acting Education Manager

Bell Shakespeare seeks an experienced arts administrator to join our dedicated Learning team in the role of Acting Education Manager, a 12 month maternity cover position.

The successful applicant will possess excellent experience working within the arts industry, sound knowledge of and experience with the education environment, a passion for Shakespeare and live performance, and strong skills in organisation and planning.

Reporting directly to the Head of Education, the Acting Education Manager is an integral part of the Bell Shakespeare Learning team, managing the Education Coordinator and working closely with the Resident Artist in Education.

Bell Shakespeare’s Learning programmes tour nationally to every state and territory and cater for primary and secondary students, Professional Learning for teachers and a host of initiatives for regional and remote schools. The Acting Education Manager manages a small, experienced and dedicated team of Arts Educators who deliver a range of programmes in Australian schools.

The Acting Education Manager is responsible for the logistical coordination of all Bell Shakespeare Learning programmes including; implementing sales strategies; working with Company Management to ensure the smooth delivery of programmes; scheduling of Bell Shakespeare Education programmes; liaising with regional venues and external stakeholders; content and monitoring for funding acquittals and reporting; managing the Filemaker-Tessitura database; accurate written and electronic record keeping; and representation of Bell Shakespeare in various education contexts.

This position is also responsible for overseeing and scheduling all Learning marketing collateral and campaigns, including writing copy and working closely with the Design and Publications Coordinator to deliver all materials.

The successful applicant will be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced work environment, with a passion for delivering high quality education programmes for Australian students and teachers.

To obtain a full position description please contact the office on 02 8298 9000, or email mail@bellshakespeare.com.au

Applications should address the Selection Criteria in no more than three pages, and include a Curriculum Vitae.

Email applications to mail@bellshakespeare.com.au by 5pm Monday 6 February 2012.

2012 National Touring Mentorship – Staging

Bell Shakespeare is pleased to offer a professional mentorship in the area of National Touring - Staging. One successful applicant will be provided the opportunity to join our National Touring production of School for Wives, travelling and participating in the delivery of the production in up to 12 venues over a seven week period.

Applicants must have industry experience to be successful and demonstrate an interest in national touring with a focus on staging theatre productions. Candidates will demonstrate an interest and understanding of basic staging principles including experience in the installation of theatre sets, basic rigging, maintenance and upkeep.

For further information on the mentorship the selection criteria and dates for the program please contact the Bell Shakespeare office on;

Phone: 02 8298 9000
Email: mail@bellshakespeare.com.au

Applications close on Friday 10 February 2012 at 5pm

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

GENERAL AUDITIONS 2012

Sydney General Auditions will be held during the week commencing Monday 16 April 2012.

Melbourne General Auditions will be scheduled during the week commencing Monday 18 June 2012.

Please note that Bell Shakespeare does its best to see as many new actors as possible however due to time restraints we can’t see everyone.

A formal brief will be posted on this website and sent out to agents a month prior to these dates. Agents and those who self represent can then respond to the brief through auditions@bellshakespeare.com.au.

Once we have received all the submissions we will then contact you or your agent should you be successful in securing an audition time.

Please note that individual feedback can’t be provided.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Unfortunately Bell Shakespeare is currently unable to offer any work experience places for high school students. Please check this page regularly for updates.