Internship - ASPIRE - Newcastle West
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time
Applications Close: 14 August 2026
Working with the Aspire Artistic Director and Aspire Team, this role gives ex-students insight into the running of a creative arts program.
<p>The Catholic Schools, Diocese Maitland-Newcastle is seeking a temporary part-time (14 hours per week) Intern to join the ASPIRE team in January 2027 for 12 months.<br><br>
ASPIRE is the creative and performing arts program of the Maitland/Newcastle Catholic Schools.<br>
Focused on nurturing creativity and artistic expression, ASPIRE offers a wide range of initiatives including in-school workshops, performance support, and professional development for staff.<br>
The program also leads special projects in areas such as songwriting, scriptwriting, theatre devising, and choreography.<br>
Each year, ASPIRE produces an original stage production, inviting students to audition and participate through various ensembles—dance, design, drama, music, and production—providing a vibrant platform for young artists to shine.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/IQCXwr_PLTULTrcLHN8yeUflAaSvrV-DHFMPOU7w7r0mwQg?e=XaDrEo"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>
Working under the direction of the Aspire Artistic Director, the Aspire intern is a year long paid internship designed to give ex-students an insight into the running of a arts program for young people. The role is designed to be a learning experience whilst also providing support to the Artistic Director in the delivery of ASPIRE programs including the production, Anzac Event and Theatre Makers Programs.</p>