Creative Arts Assistant - Taree

Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle; Taree; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

St Clare's High School in Taree is seeking a temporary part-time Creative Arts Assistant (6 hours per week) to join the team in January 2027 for 12 months. The role supports Visual Arts, Drama, Music and related subjects, assisting teachers and managing classroom materials and displays.

Experience in a school setting is preferred; you will maintain safe working environments and help with inventory and school storerooms, collaborating with staff and leadership to run the day-to-day program.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment and comply with WH&S standards.
• Capacity to maintain and use art/ drama/ music materials and supplies.
• Experience with inventory management and ordering systems in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and clean up after lessons in Visual Arts, Drama, Music and related subjects.
• Assist with displaying artworks and organizing storerooms.
• Support timetabled lessons and varied extra-curricular activities in Creative Arts.
• Work with the Creative Arts Teachers and leaders to ensure day-to-day program efficiency.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

WH&S knowledge

Education

Qualifications in building and/or carpentry (desirable)

Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Job description

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Job Category: Administration & Office Support

St Clare's High School, Taree is seeking a temporary part time (6hrs p/w) Creative Arts Assistantto join the team in January 2027 for 12 months.

St Clare's was established in 1971 as a systemic, coeducational, regional high school catering for students from Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Wingham, Bulahdelah, Krambach/Nabiac and Gloucester parishes. It continues a tradition of quality secondary education in the Manning/Great Lakes Region which commenced in 1926, at Taree, by the Sisters of St Joseph.

St Clare’s excellent standing in the local community and its consistently high academic results are directly attributable to the positive relationships staff form with students. Join an inclusive and well-rounded High School educating students in Manning Valley area.

The position of Creative Arts Assistant will be responsible for providing direct support and assistance to the Creative Arts Teachers and contributing to the maintenance and development of safe working Creative Arts classroom and storeroom environments. This position will form part of a team and work closely with, and take direction from, the Creative Arts and Languages Leader of Learning and members of the School Leadership Team. The Creative Arts Assistant prepares for, and cleans up after lessons, handles and displays artworks and assists with processes to ensure the efficient running of the day-to-day program or varied extra-curricular activities and timetabled lessons in Visual Arts, Visual Design, Photography, Drama and Music.

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate with school staff, students and the community
• Sound understanding of, and commitment to WH&S standards and requirements including maintaining records such as Chemical Safety Records (MSDS)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment
• Demonstrated experience in a school setting or equivalent
• Demonstrated capacity to maintain and use materials specific to the teaching and creation of art/ drama/music
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake inventory management and ordering systems in a school setting or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise production sequences to ensure teaching efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications in building and/or carpentry or relevant experience(desirable)
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
• Willingness to Comply with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category A Accreditation to Work.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Christine Harmer, Principal on Tel: [phone] or via email: [e-mail]

Applications close:Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 11.59pm

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.