Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified and experienced staff in Dance and/or Music to apply for an opportunity to ‘shadow’ the Arts Coordination Officers (SEO1), in a part-time capacity for the Ultimo Operational Directorate. The shadow officer/s will be employed for two days per week and will support the leadership and organisation of major festivals and local arts projects. A shadow Arts Coordination Officer is required from late Term 1 until the end of Term 2 with an expertise and experience in Dance education. For Term 3, the position requires a shadow Arts Coordination Officer with an expertise and experience in Music education.

The Arts Coordination Officer supports teachers and schools in the development and implementation of arts programs, performances and major arts festivals. The role requires high level administration, communication, management and leadership skills. The position is based on administrative hours, requires travel to various work locations and involves evening and weekend work. The position statement of duties and selection criteria are attached.

Location: Riverwood Office 11 Union Street Riverwood NSW

Level of appointment: Senior Education Officer 1

Period of appointment: Dance: Two days per week from Week 9 Term 1 until the end of Term 2, with the possibility of extension.Music: Two days per week for Term 3 with the possibility of extension..

Application Details: Applications, of no more than five A4 pages are required. The application should address the selection criteria and include contact details and Dance and/or Music event management experience. Also include the names of two referees who are familiar with and are able to discuss your abilities and suitability for this position. One of your referees must be your current Principal or Director. Candidates may be required to participate in an interview as a component of the EOI process.

Enquiries and email applications to: Rhelma Pardy Teacher Quality AdvisorPh. 9408 8917 rhelma.pardy@det.nsw.edu.au

Closing date and time: Wednesday 2 March 2016 at 4.00 pm

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Arts Coordination ‘shadow’ opportuny

Note: Successful applicants will retain right of return to their substantive school and position level at the end of the temporary appointment where they are a permanent NSW public school teacher.

ARTS COORDINATION ‘shadow’ OFFCIER

Statement of Duties

Supporting and monitoring the implementation of the Department’s Arts Education Framework to enhance K-12 student outcomes.

Coordinating the implementation of arts programs, performances and events.

Facilitating the design and delivery of innovative Arts programs that meet emerging

needs of students and teachers in all Art forms.

Contributing to State wide arts planning and coordinating State arts projects in partnership with The Arts Unit.

Training and supporting teachers in all art forms through the design and delivery of

appropriate professional learning.

Preparing and monitoring budgets, action plans, briefings, website materials, and

reports relating to Arts programs and events.

Supervising the work of support staff.

Drafting Ministerial responses and correspondence.

Selection criteria

Teaching qualifications and recent school based experience.

Ability to lead, monitor and evaluate combined schools’ creative arts programs

including ensembles, workshops, camps, performances, exhibitions and festivals.

Experience in preparing and managing budgets, preparing project management plans,

briefings, materials for publication on the web, correspondence and reports.

High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work

collaboratively and liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders.

Experience in preparing and managing budgets, project management plans,

correspondence and reports

Demonstrated commitment to the values of public education.

Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policies.

Current driver’s licence and ability to engage in travel between work sites.

Please complete all sections of this form. This document should be signed by your principal/manager, then scanned and emailed as a pdf attachment (together with your application addressing the selection criteria) to rhelma.pardy@det.nsw.edu.au by Wednesday 2 March 2016 at 4.00 pm.

Applicant details

First name

Family name

Home address

DoE email .

DoE Serial No

Work phone Mobile

Current workplace

Current position

Position applied for

Arts Coordination ‘shadow’ Officer Location: Riverwood Education Office Union Street Riverwood

Contact details for one referee

1. Referee’s Name

DoE Email

Work phone Mobile

2. Referee’s Name

DoE Email

Work phone Mobile

Endorsement of principal/manager

I have discussed this expression of interest with the applicant and will release him/her toEducational Services Ultimo if he/she is successful in gaining this ‘shadowing’ opportunity.

Principal/manager signature Date

Endorsement of applicant

Applicant signature DatePlease email your application of no more than five A4 pages, together with this page, to rhelma.pardy@det.nsw.edu.au by Wednesday 2 March 2016 at 4.00 pm

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Arts Coordination ‘shadow’ opportunity