AddressAbout us
The Song Room is a purpose driven organisation that levels the learning playing field for children experiencing disadvantage through an impactful, sustainable, and scalable approach to Arts Learning. In partnership with schools, we seek to develop creative, courageous, and compassionate young people who take ethical and responsible action, recognise their shared humanity, and help shape a better world.
In 2024, The Song Room celebrates 25 years of impact. We have worked successfully with communities in Western Australia for decades ranging from Port Headland to Perth.
In working for The Song Room, you directly contribute to addressing the educational equity gap for some of Australia’s most disadvantaged young people.
Please visit our website for more information - https://www.songroom.org.au/
About the role
The Arts Learning Coordinator WA is responsible for effectively managing the implementation of high quality, impactful Arts Learning programs.
The role requires project management experience and a strong understanding of how to deliver evidence-based, curriculum-aligned, arts education programs in primary schools and early years settings that empower students, teachers, and their communities to flourish through the Arts.
The Arts Learning Coordinator will have experience working in schools and/or a strong understanding of educational approaches in the arts and across other disciplines. The role works closely with schools including leaders and teachers. They are responsible for managing Teaching Artist who deliver the programs into schools.
Part of this role works with a strong community of Noongar artists who lead the project’s design and delivery. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
This role reports to National Arts Learning Manager. It is 0.6 EFT. A 12-month contract is being offered due to the nature of the projects we are currently running in Western Australia and the funding available.
Visit our website to view the full position description - https://www.songroom.org.au/about/employment/
What we can offer
We offer competitive remuneration (based on experience), salary packaging, and flexible working conditions.
- Flexible and hybrid working conditions
- Not-for-profit salary packaging with an option for novated lease arrangements
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program supporting positive mental health and wellbeing
- Learning and development opportunities that will support you to thrive in your role
- You will experience and contribute to the delivery of The Song Room’s vision to allow young people the opportunity to participate in music and the arts to enhance their education, personal development and community involvement.
How to apply
To apply for this role, email your resume and a cover letter addressing the position description to John Haythornthwaite at *********@songroom.org.au, noting the role title in the subject line.
This position closes 4pm, Friday 12th July. Suitable candidates may be shortlisted, interviewed and recruited prior to the close date listed above. Don’t wait - submit your application asap.
