Jobs

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The below position description and opportunities have been written by their respective organisations.

Utp

Creative Producer: Utp is seeking two Creative Producers to join the team. Emerging and established Creative Producers are welcome to apply. Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 9 October 2023. Interviews will be held in early October. Utp is accepting applications by email. Use the subject line ‘Creative Producer application’ and email your application to jobs@utp.org.au. If you would like to apply via alternative methods, such as audio or video application email jobs@utp.org.au.

Sydney Writers’ Festival

Head of Development: This role is an opportunity for an individual with experience in philanthropy and/or partnerships to step into a leadership role, growing an already highly successful development program. The Head of Development is a key member of the core year-round organisation. Applications should be addressed to Brooke Webb, CEO and be sent to jobs@swf.org.au. Applications close COB Fri 13 October 2023.

Campbelltown Arts Centre

Media and Communications Officer: In this role, you will work with the Executive Manager – Creative Life to develop and implement media and communications strategies for the Campbelltown Arts Centre’s program. Applications close Monday 9 October 2023.

Ku-ring-gai Council

Arts & Cultural Officer: Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide efficient and effective support to the Ku-ring-gai Art Centre. Applications closes 11.30pm, Monday 9 October 2023.

City of Parramatta

Producer Contemporary Performance: The role is responsible for leading the delivery of Riverside’s program of theatre, music, dance and comedy for general audiences. Working with established arts organisations, commercial producers and promoters, the role provides the community with outstanding artistic experiences, community cohesion, a positive reputation and delivers both cultural and economic outcomes for the City of Parramatta. Applications close 9pm, Friday 6th October 2023.

Producer (Term Contract): This key Producer role is responsible for implementing and delivering the productions of the National Theatre of Parramatta shows and programs at Riverside Theatres and on tour. Supporting the Executive and Creative Producer to deliver and implement the National Theatre of Parramatta programs and productions internally and externally, this position plays a pivotal role in promoting Riverside Theatres as a centre of excellence in performing arts, events and exhibitions in Western Sydney region.

Blacktown City Council

Public Art Project Officer (Term Contract – 36 Months): The Public Art Project Officer will project manage temporary and permanent public art projects that are locally and regionally relevant to place and our local communities. You will provide advice to wider Council sections and external stakeholders in the development of public art. Closing date Friday 13 October 2023, 11.59 pm.

Willoughby City Council

Casual – Media and Events:This casual position assists in the delivery of events and festivals for the City of Willoughby as part of the Arts and Events Team. Your main role is to provide operational and administrative assistance for the development and delivery of these events, in particular the Chatswood Mall Market. Applications close 11.30 pm, Sunday 8 October.

Antenna Film Festival

Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator: The Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for implementation of the marketing strategy in the lead up to the 2024 festival (9 February – 18 February), as well as liaise with Partners on a day-to-day issues surrounding their partnership activity. To make an application, please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria listed along with your resume to lucy@antennafestival.org with the subject “Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator role”. Applications close Friday October 13 2023.

Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Youth Development Officer: Develop, promote and facilitate relevant community development initiatives that raise awareness of and seek to address specific trends, issues and barriers that impact on young people and and youth service providers. Applications close Wednesday 25 October 2023.

Awards and Prizes

• 2024 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards: Calling all writers! The State Library of NSW is now accepting entries for the 2024 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards.
  A total prize pool of $315,000 will be awarded across all genres of writing including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, writing for children and young adults, play and scriptwriting. All works must have been first published, performed, screened or broadcast and made publicly available between 1 October 2022 and 30 September 2023. Entries close at 5 pm, Friday 6 October 2023.

• 2023 Judith Wright Poetry Prize: Established in 2007 and supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, the Overland Judith Wright Poetry Prize for New and Emerging Poets seeks poetry by writers who have published no more than one collection of poems under their own name (that is writers who’ve had zero collections published, or one solo collection published). It remains one of the richest prizes for emerging poets, and is open to poets anywhere in the world. In 2023, the major prize is $6000, with a second prize of $2000 and a third prize of $1000. All three winners will be published in Overland. The prize closes 11.59 pm Friday 20 October 2023.

• 2023 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize: Supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, and named after the late Neilma Gantner, this prize seeks excellent short fiction of up to 3000 words themed around the notion of ‘travel’; imaginative, creative and literary interpretations are strongly encouraged. This competition is open to all writers, nationally and internationally, at any stage of their writing career.The winning story will receive a $5000 first prize and be published in Overland. Two runners-up will each receive $750 and be published at Overland online. The prize closes 11.59 pm, Friday 20 October 2023. Please read the entry guidelines below to confirm eligibility.

• 2023 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize: Supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, and named after the late Neilma Gantner, this prize seeks excellent short fiction of up to 3000 words themed around the notion of ‘travel’; imaginative, creative and literary interpretations are strongly encouraged. This competition is open to all writers, nationally and internationally, at any stage of their writing career.The winning story will receive a $5000 first prize and be published in Overland. Two runners-up will each receive $750 and be published at Overland online. The prize closes 11.59 pm, Friday 20 October 2023. Please read the entry guidelines below to confirm eligibility.

• 2024 Stella Prize: The Stella Prize is a major literary award celebrating Australian women and non-binary writers. The $60,000 prize is awarded annually to one outstanding book of fiction, non-fiction or poetry. Books entered in the 2024 Stella Prize must be first published between 1 January and 31 December 2023. Books published between 14 October and 31 December 2023 can enter. Send your entries before 5pm AEST Friday 8 September 2023 to receive the early-bird pricing (AU$66). 

• Helen Anne Bell Poetry Bequest Award 2023: Applications are open for the Helen Anne Bell Poetry Bequest Award recognising talented female poets. Presented by the University of Sydney, the biennial award is funded by the generous bequest of a former student of the university Helen Anne Bell.  In its fifth round, now the richest poetry cash prize in Australia, the award offers $40,000 to the recipient for her collection of poems reflecting Australian culture. The winning collection will be published by Vagabond Press. Female and female identifying poets can submit a collection of poems between 50 to 80 pages, to be judged by three distinguished Australian female poets. Entries close on Monday 18 December 2023 at 11.59pm (AEST).

• The Parramatta Laureate in Literature: The Laureateship recognises the unique and vital work of writers as contributors to narratives of place – through storying, remembering histories, and shaping a creative vision for our shared future. This is an exciting new opportunity to put literature at the heart of cultural conversations and art practice within the Parramatta region. The inaugural Parramatta Laureate in Literature will be awarded $50,000 from the time of appointment in late 2023 to program completion in December 2024. Applications close on 20 October 2023.

• 2024 Blacktown City Art Prize: The Blacktown City Art Prize invites work from artists currently residing in Australia across a diverse range of mediums including painting, drawing, photo media, textiles, mixed media, sculpture, and ceramics. Finalists’ work will be exhibited at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre in 2024 and will be on sale to the public. Entries close 30 October 2023 at 5 pm.

Creative Australia have numerous awards that recognise and celebrate the outstanding work and achievements of First Nations artists and arts workers. The awards will be presented at the 2024 First Nations Arts and Culture Awards.

First Nations Emerging Career Development Award: This award was established in 2019 through the generous contributions of Creative Australia’s Workplace Giving scheme. Two awards of $10,000 are given to First Nations artists or arts workers between 18 and 30 years old to fund their professional development. This multi-artform opportunity is available to artists practicing in community arts and cultural development, dance, experimental arts, literature, multi-arts, music, theatre and/or visual arts. Applications close: Tuesday 10 October 2023, 3pm AEDT.

Dreaming Award: Established in 2012, the Dreaming Award supports First Nations artists aged 18-30 to create a major body of work in mentorship or partnership with an established professional artist nominated by the applicant. The mentor/partner guides and advises in the development of the new work.

Two Dreaming Awards will be offered in 2024 by the First Nations Strategy Panel. The recipients of these Awards will receive $20,000 each. Applications close: Tuesday 10 October 2023, 3pm AEDT.

Red Ochre Award (Lifetime Achievement):The prestigious Red Ochre Award was established by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board in 1993 to pay tribute to a senior Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person for their outstanding lifetime achievement in the arts and their contribution to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, both nationally and internationally. The Red Ochre Award includes recognition of both an outstanding senior male artist and an outstanding senior female artist. The recipients of these Awards will receive $50,000 each. These awards will be presented at the First Nations Arts and Culture Awards. Applications close: Tuesday 10 October 2023, 3pm AEDT.

Events and Workshop

Arts on Tour Lab 2023: Tour Lab will provide practical advice, information and resources, as well as networking opportunities for independent artists, producers, and companies who are new to touring or want to learn what it takes to get a show on the road. The program includes venue managers, experienced independent touring artists and the Arts on Tour team to answer your questions. We’ll cover a range of topics including: selling your production to venue managers, budgeting your tour, grants and more.

• When: Thursday 9th November
• Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM AEDT
• Cost: $45.00 + booking fee
• Location: 107 Redfern Street Redfern, NSW 2016

CBCity – Art Therapy Workshop: CBCity and Wellways, Carer Gateway Services would like to invite individuals to join our art therapy workshop. Come along and join in and encourage your self-expression. Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Registration essential as there are limited spots. Lunch provided. 

• Date: Tuesday 10 October
• Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM
• Location: Studio 1, Bankstown Arts Centre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown
• Cost: FREE

GIRLS IN BOYS’ CARS YOUTH EVENT: Join for a night of interactive fun celebrating art, music, and food from right here in Western Sydney and the rural towns featured in Girls in Boys’ Cars. The night will include live music from local R&B artist Charnel Rizk, a photo booth inspired by Asheeka and Rosa’s road trip, the opportunity to share your own road trip stories with an interactive Graffiti wall, and artworks showcased by community artists from the towns visited in the play. Goodie bags will also be given out to the first arrivals to our event, so be sure to make it in time for those!

Date: Friday 27 October

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Riverside Theatre Courtyard, Parramatta

Cost: FREE

SXSW Sydney 2023: Set to be the largest event of its kind in the Asia Pacific region, SXSW Sydney will see a collision of creativity and culture from 15 – 22 October 2023. The event is set to bring together the world’s most inspired thinkers, creators and innovators to ignite creative discovery over one huge week and hundreds of events. With everything from an expo to performances, festivals to panels, pitches to parties & more, SXSW Sydney 2023 gives attendees the opportunity to explore what’s next in tech and innovation, games, music, screen and culture.

Talking Writing – Debut Authors: Talking Writing is our regular themed writing event, designed to explore the limits of what writing is and where it can take you. Join us at Writing NSW for our final Talking Writing event of 2023, as Hayley Scrivenor (Dirt Town), Zaheda Ghani (Pomegranate & Fig) and Nick Bhasin (I Look Forward to Hearing from You) speak to Writing NSW Program Manager and emerging writer Rowena Tuziak about the expectations and realities of first-time publication, and how their lives and careers have changed.

• Date: Wednesday 18 OctoberTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: Writing NSW Callan Park, Balmain Rd Lilyfield
• Cost: FREE for members, $10 for non-members

Writing NSW is delighted to announce the program for Boundless 2023. Boundless is a biennial festival for Indigenous and culturally diverse writers presented by Writing NSW.

• A Voice Appears in the Dark: Come along to experience sounds, images, and words at this multi-disciplinary performance event with Tina Huang, Bella Li and more artists to be announced. When: Friday 13 October Time: 6.30pm Location: Bankstown Arts Centre Registration: FREE
• Failed Writers’ Festival: The Failed Writers’ Festival showcases a range of diverse voices, which the mainstream market has skipped over and looked past, even though we need these voices more than ever. Come and hear what they have to say! Featuring Mark Murasic, Rosie Bogumil, Joana Tumpalan, Greg Page, Jill Carter-Hansen and John Hallam. When: Thursday 2 November Time: 7-9pm Location: Petersham Bowling Club Registration: FREE
• Writers of Colour Write Nature: Join four women writers of colour as they discuss challenging the white male-dominated field of nature writing and share what the Australian landscape means to them and how they explore it in their writing. Featuring Zohra Aly, Kavita Bedford and Uthpala Gunethilake in conversation with Sujatha Fernandez. When: Saturday 2 December Time: 12.30pm Location: Bankstown Arts Centre Registration: FREE

Expression of Interest and Callouts

• NIDA Playwriting EOI: NIDA is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from playwrights to create original, compelling works for potential production in either our 2025 or 2026 production seasons.Two commissions are available. Each commission will involve subsequent creative development periods. NIDA productions are usually presented in our five theatres ranging from 80-700 seats – but ideas for other environments are welcome – and usually with casts of between 3 and 12.The productions are helmed by professional directors, created under professional conditions, and are a key part of our education and training. They showcase the many talents of our students, who come from diverse backgrounds.Guidelines:We invite playwrights, both emerging and established, to submit their EOIs for consideration. We are particularly interested in underrepresented voices, works that engage with contemporary societal concerns, works that provide students across disciplines with stimulating challenges, and works that employ inventive narrative or theatrical forms, including works that engage with technology. Mostly, we are interested in works that will make for compelling connections between artists and audiences.Benefits:The selected playwrights will receive a standard, AWG commissioning fee.
  There will be one or two creative development periods, under professional conditions.Collaboration with NIDA’s artistic team.Potential production.Submission Details – Interested playwrights should submit the following materials:
  1. A brief artistic statement (up to 300 words) introducing yourself and outlining your interest in this opportunity.
  2. A brief overview of your proposed play – premise, subject, notional cast requirements, etc. You may submit more than one idea. Adaptations from other forms are OK.
  3. A current CV highlighting your experience in playwriting.EOIs should only be submitted via email to diane.misirdjieff@nida.edu.au no later than Monday 30 October 2023.

Mad Pride 2023: Weave is looking for young people to submit their artwork and/or to perform at Mad Pride 2023. It is a free event designed for and by young people. It’s an opportunity to celebrate young people’s creativity, and break down the stigma around mental health experiences. This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is ‘We all have a role to play’. Artists and performers can interpret and be inspired by the theme, or they can express themselves or their experiences of mental health freely. Contact Imi at Weave for more information by Friday 6th October 2023. Artwork will be due for submission on Wednesday 18th October 2023. Email imogen@weave.org.au or call 0406 879 399. Or call the Weave HQ office on 9318 0539.

Sharp Short Dance 2023: Sharp Short Dance is a one-of-a-kind Australian youth dance festival unearthing the finest young dancers and choreographers from Sydney and beyond. The festival provides a rare platform for aspiring choreographers and dancers, 21 years and under to display their works in a supportive environment. Sharp Short Dance inspires young performers to strive for artistic excellence and actively engages dance artists in all genres and media of dance. Registrations close 12th October 2023.

Prosper (Project Australia) – Film Crew Wanted: Prosper (Project Australia) is a multi-award-winning community organisation supporting children, young people and their families. We are now recruiting for the production of a youth-led short film that deals with the topic of domestic and family violence. This is a youth led project so in order to apply for one of these roles you must be between the ages of 18 – 23. Roles including: location and logistics, editing, camera and lighting, wardrobe and make-up, promotion/marketing and advertising. No experience necessary. To apply to be involved, send a short 1-3 minute video, introducing yourself with your name and age, and telling a little bit about yourself and why you think you would be a good fit for the project. If you prefer not to send a video, you can just email the information. Send the video via WhatsApp – 0402 787 571, or email to karen@prosperprojectaustralia.org by Monday 9th October 2023.

‘Looking to the Future’ EOI – First Nations Art Commission for NSW Legislative Council Bicentenary: The NSW Legislative Council seeks to commission an artwork created by a NSW-based Aboriginal artist, to be installed within the public exhibition and foyer spaces of NSW Parliament House on Macquarie Street, Sydney. The artwork is an important part of activities commemorating the Bicentenary of the NSW Legislative Council, which falls in August 2024 and marks 200 years since the newly established Council sat for the first time. The Bicentenary is more than just an important milestone for the Council – it’s a celebration of two centuries of evolving democracy for Australia. EOIs close on 19 October.

Banksmeadow Logistic Artwork open expression of interest: Stockland Banksmeadow Logistics Centre is inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) submissions from professional Australian artists aged 18 and over. The project entails creating a custom artwork to enrich a significant residential boundary wall. This artwork will be featured on a large-scale perforated screen fence and etched onto concrete tilt-up panels, seamlessly integrating with the adjacent Australian landscaped nature strip, measuring approximately 86 meters in length and 13 meters in height. The selected artist or artist group will collaborate with our design and construction team to refine the design, which will then be produced and installed by a contractor engaged by Stockland. Submission deadline Sunday 22nd of October 2023.

Grants, Mentorships and Residencies

Carstairs Grant: The Carstairs Grant aims to support socially-engaged art projects that embrace participatory and collaborative experiences and bring participants into active dialogue with the artist/s in order to involve audiences beyond the art community. The grant is intended to contribute to artwork production costs to assist the successful applicant/s to develop and present new work. In recognition of ongoing public health concerns and the challenges they can pose to participatory experiences, proposals may, but are not required to, consider the digital and virtual space as a valid and essential arena for collaborative artistic endeavour. Applications close: 22 October 2023, 23:59 AEST.

The Hab Projects Platform: The platform’s goal is to award numerous creative grants from $1,000 – $5,000 to help artistic and creative ventures.

2024 Boundless Indigenous Writer’s Mentorship program:Writing NSW and Text Publishing present the 2024 Boundless Indigenous Writer’s Mentorship, with support from Booktopia and the First Nations Australia Writers Network (FNAWN). The mentorship is awarded annually to an unpublished Indigenous writer who has made substantial progress on a work of fiction or non-fiction. The intention of the program is to support the writer to develop their manuscript and to facilitate a pathway to publication. Applications close midnight Sunday 26 November.

Critical Path 2024 Choreographic Residencies: NSW artists with a choreographic practice are invited to propose research projects that focus on explorations of new ideas or practice development without a pre-determined product outcome. Each residency offers $10,000 AUD and up to three weeks of space in-kind at the Drill Hall. You will be asked to select the preferred period of your residency, between March and December 2024. You can ask to use as much or as little of the space as suits your process/project. The responsive residencies are not available for creative development of new work, though they may allow early terrain explorations or deep digging into particular ideas and concerns. Applications close midnight Monday 16 October 2023.