Company Dancer

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia The Australian Ballet Full time
  • Join one of the world's leading ballet companies
  • Based in Melbourne, Australia with 6 months touring per year

Our Company

The Australian Ballet is one of the world's leading ballet companies and a globally recognised Australian national performing arts organisation. Each year the company presents upwards of 220 performances through its main stage seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth; along with public programs, special events, an extensive regional tour, a Children's Ballet and Education programs and regular overseas tours.

About the role:

As a dancer with The Australian Ballet you'll be required to rehearse, understudy, and perform such roles with The Australian Ballet as allocated by the Artistic Director in accordance with their training, experience, and ability. There is a touring component of up to six months per year associated with this position.

What you'll be doing:

  • rehearse, understudy and perform roles allocated by the Artistic Director and in accordance with the circulated performance cast schedule
  • rehearse, understudy and perform roles at theatres or other places of public performance as the Company may nominate from time to time
  • attend classes and rehearsals as set out in the class and rehearsal schedules
  • follow up on advice from The Australian Ballet Artistic Health team (or referrals)
  • maintain physical and mental wellbeing (strength, endurance, and mobility)
  • represent The Australian Ballet when required for media, publicity, and sponsorship events
  • work in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions of the current Dancers' Enterprise Agreement
  • work in accordance with the general rules and conditions pertaining to dancers of The Australian Ballet including Rules of the Theatre
  • undertake any other duties or roles as reasonably requested by the Artistic Director

What you'll need:

  • Extensive training in classical ballet
  • To successfully fulfil the roles and responsibilities as 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
  • The ability to undertake all responsibilities associated with make-up and costume as required
  • Musicality as appropriate to performing as a dancer
  • The ability to interpret the choreographic content of a production
  • Overall physical attributes required for a male or female dancer performing with The Australian Ballet as determined by the Artistic Director.

*A full overview of this position is provided on our Careers Site*

Employee Benefits:

  • 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)
  • World class artistic facilities
  • Generous partner discounts

Employee Wellbeing:

  • Access to our onsite general practitioner (bulk billed)
  • Onsite gym (Melbourne)
  • Onsite circuit, Pilates, or yoga classes (Melbourne)
  • Free annual flu vaccination
  • Employee Assistance Program - free confidential advice and counselling services

Diversity and Inclusion

As Australia's National Ballet Company, we are deeply committed to cultivating and sustaining an organisation that is equitable, fair and inclusive. Our aim is to become a truly inclusive organisation with a workforce that reflects Australia today. This is fundamental to The Australian Ballet's future success and our ability to continue to contribute to culture and society in Australia. We embrace diversity both on and off stage. The range of perspectives and experience diversity brings is an asset to our organisation and all those who work with us. We have developed a Diversity and Inclusion Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan to enable us to meet our diversity and inclusion aims, and our commitment to First Nation communities.

Our Values

Ambition | Boldness | Inclusivity | Respect | Responsibility

Application Details:

Open Dates: 15 October 2024 to 13 November 2024

Employment Status: Full-Time

Location: Level 5, 2 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, 3006

Salary: From $94,000 as per The Australian Ballet Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026

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