Director - 2027 Musical Production

International Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

International Grammar School (IGS) in Sydney invites an experienced Director for its 2027 musical production. You will lead a large-scale theatre project, directing musical theatre elements, storytelling, and staging while guiding a diverse team of professionals and student performers.

You will collaborate with a choreographer, musical director, and production staff to deliver a cohesive, engaging performance and foster an inclusive, child-safe rehearsal environment throughout term-time

Qualifications

• Directing for musical theatre experience.
• Strong staging, character development and storytelling skills.
• Ability to lead a creative team and collaborate with choreographers, a musical director and production staff.
• Commitment to a positive, inclusive rehearsal environment and child safety.”

Responsibilities

• Direct the 2027 musical production for International Grammar School.
• Lead rehearsals, scheduling and creative direction in collaboration with the production team.
• Support and mentor students of all ages to deliver a cohesive performance.”

Skills

Directing

Musical theatre

Staging

Character development

Storytelling

Team leadership

Job description

Situated within moments of the CBD, International Grammar School (IGS) is Sydney's unique independent, coeducational, secular school offering quality teaching from Early Learning to Year 12. Our unique bilingual program immerses students in a second language every day.

Unity Through Diversity is our vision for an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world.

The 2027 Musical Production is seeking to engage a Director to join our Artistic and Creative Team. This team consists of several professionals, including a Producer, Choreographer, Musical Director, Assistant Musical Director, Repetiteur and Music Instructors, Stage Manager and Logistics Coordinator and Support & Wellbeing Coordinator.

IGS is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director for its 2027 musical production, with a strong background in large-stage musical theatre.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in directing musical theatre, with strong skills in staging, character development, and storytelling. They will be confident leading a creative team and collaborating with choreographers, a musical director, and production staff to deliver a cohesive and engaging performance.

This role requires a passionate and organised individual who enjoys working with children and teenagers of all ages. The Director will be a positive role model, capable of bringing out the best in students of all ability levels, while fostering an inclusive and supportive rehearsal environment.

The successful applicant will combine creativity with clear communication, and be committed to creating a memorable and enriching experience for the IGS community.

We are a child safe organisation and are committed to meeting Child Safe Standards and maintaining a child-safe environment.

OVERALL QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Self-starter, motivated, energetic, honest, integral, loyal, articulate, reliable, organised, efficient, punctual, confident, creative, disciplined, thoughtful and strong in communicating.

• Experience in a similar role
• High level skills in stage and technical direction
• Contributes to a positive, encouraging and unified team environment
• Patient, adaptable, nurturing, invested in the student’s development and 100% present in the rehearsal environment
• Highly detailed and consistent in work preparation and rehearsal management
• A role model that inspires our students to reach their goals and aim for excellence

Working Commitments

• Tuesday 3.30pm - 6.30pm
• Thursday 3.30pm - 6.30pm
• Sundays 9am - 2pm

Schedule (Term-Time Only)

• Term 4 | 1 Wk (Tue 8 - Wed 9 Dec)
• Term 1 | 10 Wks (Wed 26 Jan-Mon 29 Mar)
• Term 2 | 7 Wks (Tues 27 Apr - Fri 11 Jun)
• *Please note there are no scheduled rehearsals during school holidays

Pre-Employment Checks:

• Your NSW Working with Children Clearance number and your date of birth.
• Copies of related qualifications, training and transcripts, which may need to be certified and/or translated.
• Proof of identity will be required.
• As applicable, details of your visa or work permit for verification. The successful candidate must have and maintain current working rights in Australia.

Closing Date: 4pm Friday, 16 October 2026

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Please note the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

applications received after the closing date and time may not be accepted.

IGS reserves the right to appoint, appoint by invitation, or not to appoint.