Internship - Aspire

Posted: 02/07/2025
- Closing Date: 25/07/2025
- Job Type: Temporary
- Location: Newcastle West
- Job Category: Advertising, Arts & Media

The Catholic Schools, Diocese Maitland-Newcastle is seeking a temporary part-time (18 hours per week) Intern to join the ASPIRE team in January 2026 for 12 months.

ASPIRE is the creative and performing arts program of the Maitland/Newcastle Catholic Schools. Focused on nurturing creativity and artistic expression, ASPIRE offers a wide range of initiatives including in-school workshops, performance support, and professional development for staff. The program also leads special projects in areas such as songwriting, scriptwriting, theatre devising, and choreography. Each year, ASPIRE produces an original stage production, inviting students to audition and participate through various ensembles—dance, design, drama, music, and production—providing a vibrant platform for young artists to shine.

Working under the direction of the Aspire Artistic Director, the Aspire intern is a year-long paid internship designed to give ex-students an insight into the running of an arts program for young people. The role is designed to be a learning experience whilst also providing support to the Aspire Team in the delivery of ASPIRE programs.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**CRITERIA/EXPERIENCE**:

- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the church through Catholic schools
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- A genuine interest in the Creative and Performing Arts with a particular interest in production, visual art, drama or music.
- Ability to use initiative and work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Be a current year 12 student attending a Diocese of Maitland/Newcastle Catholic School

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number