As home of the AGC and ASPA Education, the Australian School of Performing Arts is committed to enriching the lives of those in our community and workplace by fostering an outlook that is forward thinking and adaptable. We pursue excellence through collaboration, creativity and respect in our workplace, our classrooms and on the stage. Since 1984 the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) has been an inclusive environment where girls flourish through outstanding music education. We currently have over 6,500 choristers training in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney and we’re looking for a people-focussed organised person, to work alongside our Venue & Events Coordinator and Music & Production Coordinator in Sydney.
This permanent full-time role, which includes some evening and weekend work at our venues, is based in our Sydney, Lane Cove West Office.
As the Venue and Events Assistant you will:
- Play a pivotal role supporting on the ground operations.
- Utilise your excellent administrative skills to assist the Venue and Events Coordinator to run 20 weekly rehearsal venues, big events and choir engagements.
- Work closely with the casual venue staff; enable them to meet their responsibilities and achieve their potential.
- Focus on building strong and enduring relationships with parents, choristers and staff.
- Work closely with the national team to administer the many processes established and communicated by them to ensure the smooth delivery of the AGC in Sydney.
- Prepare for AGC events by administering processes and preparing resources as communicated by the Events Department.
- Assist the V&E Coordinator to manage our senior Australian Girls Choir rehearsal on Thursday evenings from 4.15pm – 9.30pm each week of the school term.
- Contribute in our highly collaborative and communicative environment.
- Enable our NSW leaders to thrive in their roles by providing them with high quality assistance and support.
- Share our passion for girls’ education and champion the value of Performing Arts participation.
- Demonstrate comfort working in an office environment; you will have well developed computer skills and be highly organised.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be willing to learn and enjoy completing a variety of tasks.
- Have a valid Working with Children’s Check and a driver’s licence.
This role will both require and enable a flexible work approach. It will be 9 day fortnight in the office to accommodate the hours worked outside of the office at AGC venues and events. Availability for regular Thursday evening rehearsals is required.
Permanent full-time position including all penalties, overtime and entitlements $55,000 - $60,000, plus superannuation.
Salary will be based on the individual’s skills and experience
About ASPA – an Australian Employer of Choice:
- We’re an innovative, collaborative and dynamic workplace, where a shared interest in the performing arts brings together people from a variety of backgrounds with unique skills.
- We value the individual growth and contribution of our staff members and offer access to learning and development programs.
- We support our team members to achieve their best mental health including by providing wellbeing activities and a free Employee Assistance Program.
- We encourage our team members in their various work and life pursuits and commitments with access to flexible work arrangements, volunteer leave and ways to support our Charity Partner, Girls from Oz.
- We embody passion, dedication, enthusiasm and energy.