Ballet Artist
4 weeks ago
The Australian Ballet is one of the world's leading ballet companies and a globally recognised Australian national performing arts organisation.
Salary Information$94,000 per annum as per The Australian Ballet Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026
About the RoleThis position involves rehearsing, understudying, and performing roles allocated by the Artistic Director in accordance with training, experience, and ability. A touring component of up to six months per year is associated with this position.
Key Responsibilities- Rehearse, understudy, and perform roles allocated by the Artistic Director and in accordance with the circulated performance cast schedule
- Attend classes and rehearsals as set out in the class and rehearsal schedules
- Maintain physical and mental wellbeing (strength, endurance, and mobility)
- Represent The Australian Ballet when required for media, publicity, and sponsorship events
To successfully fulfil the roles and responsibilities outlined above, the dancer should demonstrate:
- Superior dance technique
- Appropriate skills and knowledge for learning, rehearsing, and performing dance roles as part of the body of dancers
- Stagecraft skills
- Musicality as appropriate to performing as a dancer
- Complimentary ballet tickets
- A world-class architecturally designed open-plan head office in Southbank, Melbourne
- LinkedIn Learning with La Trobe University
- Discounted onsite parking (Melbourne)
The Australian Ballet is committed to cultivating and sustaining an inclusive organisation that reflects Australia today. Our aim is to become a truly inclusive organisation with a workforce that reflects Australia today.
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