Step into a leadership role at Australia's premier performing arts institution. NIDA is seeking an inspiring and experienced professional to lead our Diploma of Musical Theatre (DMT) and Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance (DSSP). As Head of these renowned VET programs, you'll shape the next generation of performers, drive artistic excellence, and make your mark on the future of Australian theatre and screen. About UsThe National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership. About the RoleThe Head of Diploma of Musical Theatre (DMT) and Diploma of Stage and Screen Performance (DSSP) is responsible for leading the strategic delivery and continuous improvement of NIDA’s VET performance courses. This includes reviewing and implementing training and assessment strategies, subject handbooks, timetables, and compliance documentation in alignment with ASQA and NIDA standards. The role involves collaboration with trainers, industry professionals, and students to ensure high-quality course delivery, as well as contributing to the development of new training products. The position requires a strong commitment to educational excellence, regulatory compliance, and NIDA’s values of equity, diversity, and best practice in vocational training. About YouYou are a qualified and passionate educator with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116), or a higher-level qualification in adult education. You bring a strong understanding of vocational training, competency-based learning, and assessment practices, paired with hands-on experience in Musical Theatre and Stage and Screen Performance. Your communication skills, both written and verbal, are exceptional, and you're adept at managing complex projects with precision and clarity. You thrive in collaborative environments, working confidently across diverse teams and stakeholders. You are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment, and you're actively engaged in practices that promote equity and inclusion. Please download the full position description here for more information about this role. This is a full time fixed term contract until December 2025.The base annual salary is $100,924 11.5% Superannuation, based on a 38-hour working week. Please include the following in your application a brief cover letter that demonstrates your understanding of and capacity to undertake the role, including your ability to meet the selection criteria. Closing date: 5:00pm, Tuesday 22nd July 2025Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Considerations:You are required to have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. This role is not suited to a working holiday visa holder.A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential. Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA’s Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role. Further Information For further information about this role, please contact Mark Gaal, Deputy Director, Learning & Innovation (VET): mark.gaal@nida.edu.au As part of NIDA's commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.
