Carclew is the home of youth arts and creativity. We connect all children and young people to a world of creative possibilities, as artists, learners and audiences. As Australia’s largest multi-artform cultural institution dedicated to children and young people, Carclew is a vital part of Australia’s youth arts and arts sector. 

Currently Open Positions

Creative Learning and Engagement Officer 

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual to join our Arts Program team as Creative Learning and Engagement Officer. 

The Creative Learning and Engagement Officer plays a vital role in developing and delivering inspiring arts programs for children, young people, educators, and artists. This includes in-school workshops, professional development, learning resources and exhibitions that enhance engagement with the creative learning. The position is central to strengthening relationships with First Nations artists and broader artistic communities. 

The role also involves project administration and finance, program and resource development, stakeholder liaison and program evaluation to ensure the successful delivery of Creative Learning initiatives. 

You are a driven, detail-orientated and organised arts administrator or arts educator with a commitment to youth arts engagement. You value the role of professional artists in fostering creativity in children and young people and are committed to working with First Nations artists and communities. Your ability to plan, deliver and evaluate programs and resources effectively will contribute to Carclew’s ongoing impact on young people and the sector. 

Carclew is committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, culturally safe and non-discriminatory environment that centres voices from underrepresented communities. Carclew is committed to employing First Nations staff members across all areas of our business. We strongly encourage First Nations peoples to apply and join us in shaping the future of the contemporary arts sector. 

If you are enthusiastic about life-long learning in the arts and want to make an impact in arts education and youth arts, we want to hear from you! 

This is a public sector position offered for an initial term of 2-years. 

To Apply: 

• A Cover letter addressing Essential Criteria in Job and Person Specification (limit 2 pages) 

• Provide a current CV with two referees 

• Complete and include a pre-employment declaration form 

The Job and Person Specification for this position is available here. For further information, contact contact Alise Hardy, Manager – School Programs: ahardy@carclew.org.au     

Applications must be submitted via email to careers@carclew.org.au    

Applications close on 10 March 2025. 

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