Head of Performing Arts
Core
Lead the Performing Arts department (HSC Dance/Drama/Music and TAFE Vocational courses) at a specialist senior college, overseeing operations, staffing, and student engagement for passionate young artists.
Role type
Senior department head / educational leader
Builds
HSC performance pathways and TAFE vocational qualifications in creative industries
Domain
Education (Secondary & Vocational) + Performing Arts
Required skills
Strategic leadership, dual pathway management (NESA HSC & TAFE VET), cross-disciplinary collaboration, industry integration, event & production oversight, logistical planning
Preferred skills
Experience with mature-student environments, creative industry connections
Technologies
NESA frameworks, TAFE VET frameworks, NSW Working with Children Check system
Responsibilities
Oversee department operations and staffing, blend HSC academic and TAFE vocational delivery, partner with other learning areas for multi-disciplinary projects, build industry partnerships, supervise showcases and events
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC