Facilitating Artist and Arts Support Worker – Way Out West
- Deaf and Disabled candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
- 1 X role as a Facilitating Artist and 3 x roles as an Arts Support Worker to work with Victoria’s leading disability arts NFP in an inclusive fortnightly arts studio based in St Albans
- Knowledge and experience working in the Western suburbs of Melbourne and CALD communities is ideal
- Casual opportunity (6.5 hours fortnightly on Saturday)
- Renumeration: $41.00 per hour (Facilitating Artist) or $30.75 (Arts Support Worker)
Are you passionate about increasing opportunities for Deaf and Disabled artists in a collaborative and inclusive arts environment?
With a focus on high-quality contemporary programming, disability advocacy, and capacity building, Arts Access Victoria is Victoria’s leading Arts and disability organisation, working to raise the profile of Deaf and Disabled artists.
Join a team of highly skilled Facilitating Artists and Arts Support Workers to support the professional development of Deaf and Disabled studio artists, demonstrating best practice inclusive arts and working towards vibrant public outcomes.
The successful applicants will have a passion for inclusive practice and a strong track record of collaboration and supporting artists or Deaf and Disabled individuals, as well as an understanding of broader disability/mental health issues.
Facilitating Artist
We are looking for an artist with skills and experience in contemporary visual arts practice in the areas of drawing, painting, and digital media. You will be working with another Facilitating Artist and Arts Support Workers, so leadership as well as collaboration skills and a multidisciplinary approach are a must.
Download the Facilitating Artist Position Description [Microsoft Word Docx 81 KB]
Arts Support Worker
Arts Support Workers will assist with the running of the fortnightly inclusive arts studio by meeting the support needs of Deaf and Disabled studio artists.
Download the Arts Support Worker Position Description [Microsoft Word Docx 81 KB]
You are welcome to submit one application for multiple roles.
Applicants will be willing to undergo additional training and professional development in disability support, including meal assistance and physical/hoist supports.
Find out more about the studio check out Way Out West
All enquiries and applications (including cover letter and addressing Selection Criteria) to Fina Po, Coordinator/Creative Producer, on 03 9699 8299 (voice only)/ 0477 860 955 (text or voice) or via email fpo@artsaccess.com.au, using the subject line: Facilitating Artist/Arts Support Worker Role enquiry.
Applications close 5 pm Friday 28 January 2022.
Arts Access Victoria is committed to access and equity. We strongly encourage Deaf and Disabled, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and/or CALD people to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact us. A position description is available in alternate formats on request, including Braille, CD, Large Print and Plain English.