Casual Teaching Opportunities at a Premier Arts Institution

7 days ago


Kensington Park, South Australia National Institute of Dramatic Art Full time

About NIDA

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia's leading training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts.

Located at Kensington in Sydney, we are a Centre of excellence in education and training, offering practice-based and industry-relevant training in acting, design, costume, technical theatre and stage management, scenic construction, writing for performance, directing and cultural leadership.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, those from low socioeconomic status regions, LGBTQI+ individuals and people with disability.

Lived experience of exclusion is relevant to teaching at NIDA as we work towards ensuring a diversity of representation among our teaching staff and guest artists. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced teachers and guest artists to work with us on a casual basis. If you are interested in this opportunity, please include the following with your application:

  • A cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience and areas of interest and expertise in relation to courses offered by NIDA.
  • Your CV with contact details of two work-related referees.
  • A 150-200 word professional biography.

Important Information

Casual staff are appointed on an as-needs basis and may be contacted over the next 12 months if an opportunity arises that matches your skillset.

You must hold a valid Working With Children Check in your state of residence or be able to obtain one, and be willing to support and implement NIDA's Child Safe Strategies to undertake employment with NIDA.

Estimated Salary: $30-$50 per hour



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