Head of Performing Arts — Premier Creative Leader (HSC/VET)

Work Initiatives; Inner West; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradfield Senior College, part of TAFE NSW, seeks a visionary Head of Performing Arts to lead HSC Dance, Drama and Music while integrating TAFE Vocational courses in Music Industry, Music Theatre and Entertainment & Events. Based at Bradfield on Sydney’s North Shore, the role oversees a dynamic, student-centered arts program and strong industry partnerships.

You will drive strategic leadership, ensure compliant teaching, and manage staffing and production schedules in a senior secondary

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering high-performing HSC Performing Arts courses.
• Strong understanding of (or capacity to lead) TAFE/VET frameworks.
• Experience with senior secondary students (Years 11–12) in an adult-learning environment.
• Current NSW WWCC and recognised teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Departmental Leadership across HSC and vocational streams.
• Dual Pathway Management blending HSC and TAFE courses.
• Cross-Disciplinary collaboration with Screen & Media, STEM, Visual Arts and Design.
• Industry integration to build partnerships and mentor students.
• Event and production oversight for showcases and industry events.

Skills

HSC & VET Expert

Mature-Environment Leader

Logistically Sharp

Compliance Ready

Education

Teaching qualifications

NESA registration

NSW WWCC

Job description

Bradfield Senior College, part of TAFE NSW, seeks a visionary Head of Performing Arts to lead HSC Dance, Drama and Music while integrating TAFE Vocational courses in Music Industry, Music Theatre and Entertainment & Events. Based at Bradfield on Sydney’s North Shore, the role oversees a dynamic, student-centered arts program and strong industry partnerships.

You will drive strategic leadership, ensure compliant teaching, and manage staffing and production schedules in a senior secondary