Program Coordinator - Acting

At Collarts, students come first. We are proud to welcome a diverse range of learners to our VET and HE courses, and see difference as powerful. Our small classes and boutique campuses mean students are seen, known and cared for. In conjunction, we are committed to being the employer of choice, particularly for creative industry academics. Due to growth in student numbers we are actively recruiting for an extensively experienced teaching professional to fill the role of Program Coordinator in the Acting discipline , joining our Cromwell Street Campus team. 

About us:

Collarts (and its predecessor Ausmusic) began more than 30 years ago with three programs, a handful of students and a small team of dedicated lecturers. Our foundation disciplines were music and audio – a proudly rock and roll start to life.

Operating as Collarts from 2010, today we teach more than 2,000 students from over 30 countries in 4 campuses and 50 high schools. We offer 24 degree programs, 5 vocational certificates and we’re ranked #1 for QILT student engagement for creative industry providers in Australia. We welcome international students from more than 30 countries and host exchange students from China, Germany, France and the USA.

We have some of the brightest minds in industry across all disciplines: ARIA award winners, renowned playwrights, actors and comedians, leading film and screen directors, DOLBY Atmos practitioners, recognised music producers and sound engineers, design and animation award winners, and some of the most experienced and respected event and entertainment academics in Australia.

In 2024 we launched a new Strategic Plan, Creativity on Purpose, with goals focused on reach, engagement, sustainability and quality. The plan represents an inflection point for Collarts, as we find new audiences, launch new online and postgraduate products and work towards University College status. It’s the perfect time to join the team: welcome to Australia’s best creative education community.

The role:

The Program Coordinator collaborates with the Performing Arts and Technical Theatre Program Leaders, providing assistance in all areas of leadership, student pastoral care and management of casual academic teachers. You will be required to deliver teaching across a range of Acting units, coordinate curriculum and assessment, work collaboratively on productions, and comply with internal and external policies and procedures.

This position is based at the Cromwell St campuses in Collingwood with a requirement to be present and visible at the other campuses on a regular basis. This role is predominately a campus-based role, with possible WFH opportunities. 

Key Outcomes: 

• Actively strive to achieve positive feedback through staff and student surveys

• Actively strive to achieve low attrition rates (staff and students)

• Efficient and timely completion of general administrative tasks including completion and reporting of marking

• Efficient and effective course coordinator duties (monitoring, curriculum development, student engagement & continuous improvement)

• Actively engage in scholarly work and/or research output 

• Maintain, and contribute to, high quality teaching and student outcomes

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous extensive teaching experience in the field of actor training in related higher education programs or equivalent 

• Possesses demonstrated technical knowledge in the areas of physical and vocal training for an actor

• Extensive experience teaching of those techniques in related higher education programs

• Extensive experience teaching the Stanislavski system and other commensurate acting techniques at a higher education level or equivalent

• Possess industry experience utilising the Stanislavski system and other commensurate acting techniques

• Previous industry and teaching experience in industry protocols for actors such as audition technique and professional development

• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills

• Possess demonstrable experience in performing arts pedagogy

• Showcase outstanding skill, expertise, and success in the field of Acting, substantiated through positive reputation, public profile and/or industry review

• Hold an AQF qualification at least one level higher than Degree level (i.e. AQF8 minimum) or equivalent

• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member

• Actively engage in scholarly practice and/or research output

• Passion for enhancing the student experience and supporting student success

• Highly responsive to evolving demands of students and curriculum

It's a bonus if you have:

• Publication record (may include filmed/live performance or other artistic works)

• Experience using Canvas Learning Management Systems

• Experience using Salesforce (student records system)

• A network of contemporary industry contacts

Advertising closes: 9am AEST Monday 28 April 2025

As shortlisting will commence immediately, we reserve the right to close this recruitment earlier than the stated closing date. You must have the legal right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role plus obtain a working with children check. For a confidential discussion please contact Briony Dunn, Program Leader: *****@collarts.edu.au. For a copy of the position description and perks of working at Collarts click here: https://www.collarts.edu.au/about-us/careers-at-collarts/

At Collarts we are committed to a workplace that celebrates the rich heritage and contributions of  our First Nations peoples. We encourage and welcome applications from our First Nations individuals, recognising the unique skills, perspectives, and knowledge they bring to our team. Join us on our journey toward a more inclusive future!