Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses, both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6, at Annandale and North Shore. Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately 1395 students, including 120 boarders (7-12), of whom approximately 25 are international students. As one of the eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland, Townsville Grammar School was established in 1888 and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland, also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12. We are seeking a casual (up to 15 hours per week) Teacher Aide who can bring creative flair and practical skills to support the vibrant Performing Arts faculty at our School. This exciting position involves assisting with costumes, props, displays, and backstage support for school productions, events and class assessments. You'll contribute to the success of drama, dance, and co-curricular performances by sewing, sourcing, maintaining and organising materials used across the faculty. In this role, you will: Create, maintain and prepare costumes and props for a range of performances and events. Assist with repairs, laundering and storage of costume items. Support students and staff with technical or backstage needs, including lighting and performance set up. Maintain inventories, organise storage areas and contribute to themed displays. Be part of a collaborative and passionate performing arts team. Ideally you will have: Sewing and garment repair skills. Creative flair for costume design, painting or prop making. Experience in theatre or production support (preferred). Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings for performances. A proactive, supportive approach to working with students and staff. This is a unique opportunity to apply your talents in a creative and rewarding school environment that values the arts and student expression. A full position description can be downloaded here . Please apply via the careers page on our website only, providing a cover letter, CV, and details of two current referees. Please outline in your cover letter how you meet the specific accountabilities of the role. Applications should be received no later than 22 August 2025. Applications will be considered upon submission and may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found, so please apply as soon as possible.
