Permanent – commencing September 2023
0.6 FTE - 1.0 Fulltime (working hours would be negotiable).
Hale School is Western Australia's oldest independent boys' school. Located in the suburb of Wembley Downs, the current campus is situated on a magnificent 48-hectare site, approximately 13 kilometres to the north-west of Perth and two kilometres from the coast.
The role of Art Technician is one critical to the successful operation of the Art Department. Hale School is a dynamic and busy school, and art plays a vital role in the identity and culture of the School. The role requires an energetic and committed person to join our team of Art Teachers.
The successful applicant will:
- Work in collaboration with Art Teachers to prepare teaching materials and resources for secondary art classes.
- Order, maintain and catalogue Art Department resources.
- Ensure chemical safety including appropriate monitoring for all hazardous chemicals, protective safety gear, fume hoods and first aid kits within the Art Department.
- Maintain classrooms / studio areas by monitoring cleaning, maintenance, safety, security and resource supplies.
- Monitor and maintain security of IT resources and maintain the condition and safety of art equipment.
- Assist in the displaying of art works within the Art Department and wider school environment, including the annual Hale School Art Exhibition.
- Be computer literate and competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook particularly, with Adobe Photoshop skills desirable.
- Monitor annual department budget on a day-to-day basis.
- Undertake other duties as directed by the Head of Department.
- Specific skills and experience in a variety of art forms is desirable.
Special Requirements
This role has been identified as having contact with children and requires the incumbent to apply for and maintain a Working With Children Check.
Applicants are asked to:
- Provide a one page covering letter
- Provide a CV outlining their qualifications and relevant experience for the role
- Provide the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the current or most recent employer
For a detailed description of the position please refer to the Art Technician Job Description.
Applications close: Friday 25 August 2023 at 5.00pm