Head of Performing Arts

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking an industry-connected, visionary leader to head the Performing Arts department at Bradfield Senior College, a specialist creative industries school for Years 11 and 12 students on the St Leonards campus. The role oversees both traditional NESA academic pathways (HSC Dance, Drama and Music) and TAFE vocational courses (Screen & Media, Music Theatre, Music Industry, Entertainment & Events). It is a permanent full-time position with a salary package of $164,814, including base salary of $145,208, employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee operations, staffing and student engagement across HSC performance lines and vocational streams
• Blend the delivery of NESA HSC Dance, Drama and Music 1 with TAFE vocational courses
• Partner with Screen & Media, STEM, Visual Art and Design to foster multi-disciplinary student work on The Project
• Build partnerships with creative industry professionals and mentor students toward real-world careers
• Supervise showcases and industry events alongside the Entertainment and Events student program

Required profile

• Extensive experience delivering high-performing HSC Performing Arts courses, with a strong understanding of, or capacity to lead, TAFE/VET frameworks in the Performing Arts
• Passion for working with senior secondary students (Years 11-12) in a progressive, adult-learning environment
• Exceptional organisational skills to manage a busy department with complex scheduling and production needs
• Recognised teaching qualifications, active NESA registration and a current NSW Working with Children Check
• Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship with a current NZ passport

What we offer

• A premier, specialised creative hub rather than a traditional high school department
• Industry-standard facilities and a highly motivated, arts-driven student body
• An accessible St Leonards location connected by metro and train
• A supportive executive team

Applicants submit a resume, qualifications and a cover letter outlining their vision for leading the faculty. Applications close 16 November 2026.