An amazing opportunity from our friends at Down Syndrome Queensland

An amazing opportunity from our friends at Down Syndrome Queensland:

Exciting news – we’re offering another term of our Skilling Queenslanders for Work program, Possibility Pathways, and we’re looking for participants to join us on this journey!

The program helps to empower young people with intellectual disabilities to prepare for sustainable mainstream employment by learning:

✅ how to write resumes

✅ applications and interview processes

✅ IT and technology literacy

✅ independent travel training

✅ communication skills

The best part – there is no cost to participants! Join us for 8 weeks of learning and growth, every Monday and Tuesday, starting April 29th to June 18th. 💼✨

Apply here > https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/…/skilling…/

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Job Opportunity – Kingaroy

  • Do you have substantial experience as a Theatre Director in major community productions? 
  • Do you enjoy teaching stagecraft, acting skills and building participant self-confidence? 
  • Do have a great sense of fun?
  • Do you enjoy working as part of a collaborative creative team of theatre professionals, new performers and artists? 
  • Are you a leader that builds leadership skills and strategically empowers the team?
  • Are you available on Thursdays between 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm?

If this is you, email info@bluerootheatre.org.au attaching your resume and a short, two paragraph personal statement of your commitment to the inclusive performing arts. 

Job details

  • This a 31-week short-term contract position, commencing immediately, with the opportunity to discuss continuing in the position in 2025
  • You will work as a Co-Director with our emerging Blue Roo Co-Director, Cherie Watson. Cherie lives with disability. The Blue Roo Production Team will provide support.
  • Renumeration can be up to $75 per hour aligned with your industry skills and experience.
  • Experience working people with disability is highly regarded but not essential.  A commitment to a teamwork approach is essential.

We’d love to hear from you.

We’re Hiring

As Blue Roo continues to grow, we are looking for a well-rounded DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING SPECIALIST who is energetic, able to work autonomously, able to motivate those around them and who thrives in a small collaborative environment.

Most importantly, the key candidate will have the desire to delve into the amazing world of disability in the performing arts.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), please email us at info@bluerootheatre.org.au for an Applicant Information Pack. Expressions of Interest close on 29 July.

Exciting times to come!

Arts Queensland