Role Details:

• $40 per hour
• Contract, July 1st – December 31st 2022
• Part-Time, Thursday and Friday, 11am – 5pm
• Location, Melbourne (DAX Centre)
• Reports to the Gallery Manager
• A full Position Description is available on our website here: https://www.sane.org/about-sane/careers-at-sane
• Position contact: Stef Harris, Gallery Manager – [email protected] using the subject line: Staff Artist - DAX Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Who are we?

SANE Australia is a national mental health charity making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues.

SANE exists to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues through support, research, and advocacy.

Our vision is an Australia where people affected by complex mental health issues live long and fulfilling lives, free from stigma and discrimination.

SANE is committed to positive diversity and inclusion within our organisation and encourage applicants with lived experience to apply!

About the Role:

The Staff Artist reports to the Gallery Manager and is a critical member of the Dax Centre!

In this role you will:

• Create and deliver a high quality, accessible, empowering and participant-driven arts program that involves active choice and participation
• Support participants to achieve their personal artistic and social goals within the program scope
• Design and deliver creative workshops to inspire, motivate and help participants develop their creative skills
• In consultation with participants, design and review individual Creative Plans and ensure that the studio activities meet the stated objectives of each participating artist
• Ensure that for each participant their personal artistic and social skills are taken into consideration
• Ensure daily routines and setup/pack up procedures are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner
• Actively contribute to the development of individual participant goals
• Contribute to an organisation culture based on collaborative work groups and with communicative, flexible, positive and strengths-based approaches  

What you will need to succeed in this role:

• Tertiary qualifications in fine arts or arts related discipline or equivalent professional experience
• The ability to lead, support, mentor and motivate individuals in the creative process of art making
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills including advocacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to work effectively both one-on-one as well as in a team

We encourage applications from artists of all backgrounds who have lived experience of mental health issues.

Interested?

If you have an interest in in this role and are looking for your next step in a progressive and growing company, please submit your updated Resume and Cover Letter. Applications are reviewed as they are submitted so make sure to Apply Now!

Please note, All appointments to SANE are subject to reference checks, criminal record checks and a double- vaccination requirement. A Working with Children’s Check and Police Check is mandatory for this role.