Art Technician

Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1882, is a leading Catholic Independent Day and Boarding School located in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.  The School is co-educational ELC-6, and girls only 7-12.  

We are now inviting applications for a Permanent Part-time Art Techniciancommencing as soon as possible. Be part of the diverse and friendly team of teachers and support staff at our iconic harbourside campus, where you will be engaged to undertake a range of administrative tasks for our prestigious Visual Arts department (Years 7 - 12 setting)

The role:

• Part-time position. Hours and days are flexible (to equate to 0.6FTE) 
•  Work only during school term time (38 weeks a year)
• Administrative support to the Head of Visual Arts and staff 
• Prepare materials for classes, as directed by teaching staff
• Maintain the organisation of classrooms and stockrooms
• Order and manage stock, material and equipment including reconciliation against the department budget
• Ensure all equipment is kept in working order and arrange repair or replacement as needed 
• Undertake other duties as required 

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative role. Background in Art is desirable but not essential 
• Practical understanding of/experience in classroom resource organisation and equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of/experience in ceramics, kiln operation, laser cutting, solarplate etching and darkroom photography
• Ability to perform/experience in administration tasks including ordering and stocktaking
• Demonstrated experience working with databases 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of MS Office suite
• Committed to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Sacred Heart Education 
• Highly organized, and can prioritize with limited direction
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Confident in making suggestions for process improvement   

Our ‘Culture Statement’:

Working at KRB means…

• Listening to the voice of the whole community, and using the voice that is given to us;
• Respecting the individual, embracing the human, and creating the space to look within;
• Letting each other do their very best, through being the best that we can be;
• Celebrating our past, discerning our present, and joyfully anticipating our future.

Amongst other employee benefits, Kincoppal – Rose Bay School offers:

• ‘above-agreement’ rates of pay
• 17.5% leave loading.
• a free staff shuttle service to and from Edgecliff station.
• an array of culture-focused well-being and social initiatives e.g. Personal Training, Book Club, complimentary pool and gym access, Mental Health Awareness seminars
• a fantastic daily menu of lunches for a nominal fee
• discounted tuition fees for children of permanent employees.
• various salary sacrificing options

To learn more about life at our School, visit our page on LinkedIn and our Website.

To express your interest in this position, apply using the link provided as soon as possible but no later than 24 March 2024! 

All applications should include:

• An updated CV

Please note:

• only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• direct applicants only - no Agency referrals at this time
• we will interview immediately for this role, so if you wish to apply, please do so as soon as practicable

In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all people seeking child-related employment are required to complete a Working with Children Check clearance prior to employment. 

All employees of KRB are also required to be double vaccinated against Covid-19.