Reporting to and working closely with the Australian Ballet School’s Artistic Director and Head of School, the Deputy Head of School and Artistic Programs plays a key role in shaping the direction and delivery of the School’s programs.
Where: The Australian Ballet School, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
When: asap
Deadline for applications: 29 May 2026
This is a role that combines leadership both in and out of the studio. You will teach within the vocational and pre-vocational program, lead key talent pipeline programs and contribute to the shaping and delivery of our training and education.
In practice, the position involves:
• Delivering high-level classical ballet training and contributing to student development across multiple stages
• Overseeing the Interstate/International Training Program (ITP) as a core talent pipeline, ensuring quality, alignment and clear pathways into vocational training
• Supporting the coordination and continuous improvement of artistic and educational programs
• Monitoring student progress and wellbeing, contributing to assessment and feedback and coordinating timely support where required
• Working closely with the Health and Boarding leadership teams to support student management, case coordination and communication across the student journey
• Acting as a senior point of contact for student matters, including engagement with families and carers and escalation where appropriate
• Contributing to decisions that affect program delivery, student outcomes and overall direction
• Maintaining a focus on student wellbeing within a structured training environment, aligned with evidence-based health and wellbeing programs
• Championing the School’s responsibilities in relation to child safety and professional conduct
What you’ll bring:
• Extensive professional performing experience in a professional classical ballet company
• Extensive teaching experience in the vocational school (pre-professional) sector
• A strong understanding of how dancers develop over time and what is required to prepare them for professional pathways, including experience contributing to vocational program delivery, assessment and feedback
• Comfort operating within a leadership group, collaborating across artistic, education, health and boarding functions to support consistent student outcomes.
How to apply:
If you are looking to contribute at a senior level while remaining closely connected to teaching and student development, this role offers both responsibility and influence.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role to nicole@eqpeople.com.au using the subject line: The Australian Ballet School – Deputy Head of School.
Our Talent Partner, Nicole McConville of EQ People, will manage all applications with care and ensure every candidate receives a response.
Candidates are asked not to contact the Australian Ballet School directly. For further information or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Nicole via nicole@eqpeople.com.au.
*Please note, interviews for this role will be held the week commencing 15 June 2026.
Contact details:
Nicole McConville
Recruitment Partner
EQ People
For further information, please visit https://www.australianballetschool.com.au/
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