Western NSW Dance Festival committee members EOI – Bathurst showcase

Region: Regional North and West, Rural South and West
Teachers
Webform Ensemble Performance Dance
Application closing date

The Arts Unit is seeking motivated and experienced teachers to join the Western NSW Dance Festival committee in Bathurst. This team will play a vital role in shaping the artistic direction, planning, and delivery of the 2026 WNSW Dance Festival – Bathurst  showcase. Committee members will collaborate to develop high quality performance opportunities for students, support choreographers and participating schools, and contribute to the coordination of key festival events.

This position plays a vital role in supporting (HPGE) students from across the region and ensuring the smooth running of key dance activities and events throughout the year.

If you are passionate about dance education and committed to enhancing opportunities for students across Western NSW (Bathurst), we encourage you to express your interest in joining the committee.

Eligibility

Applicants must be current NSW Department of Education teachers (primary or secondary) working within Western NSW.

Selection criteria

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

  • strong organisational and time management skills
  • excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • capacity to work collaboratively with students, staff, and external partners
  • a commitment to student wellbeing and safety.

Key responsibilities

Collaboratively with the Arts Coordination Officer – Western NSW, the committee will:

  • provide advice on festival programming, choreography, and artistic direction
  • support the coordination of rehearsals and performance events
  • assist in developing resources, communications, and processes that enhance participation and teacher capacity
  • foster positive relationships with schools, teachers, students, and community partners
  • contribute to decision making related to logistics, venues, production, and operational needs
  • promote safe, inclusive, and professional standards in all aspects of the festival.

Commitment

This role involves attendance via scheduled teams meetings throughout the year.

Western NSW Dance Festival (Bathurst showcase) dates and venue: 

  • Tuesday 16 June (Term 2 Week 9) 
  • Wednesday 17 June (Term 2 Week 9) 

Host venue: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre

Enquiries
Alison Buckley
Arts Coordination Officer – Western NSW
[email protected]
0408 967 712
Related programs
Western NSW Dance Festival

Express your interest in the role

Privacy notice

The information requested in this note is being collected by the NSW Department of Education. The department will use the information in connection with your student's participation in this event for the following purposes:

  1. administration;
  2. communication with parents/carers; and
  3. for the health, safety and welfare of your student.

The department might share the information requested in this note with health care providers in the event that your student requires urgent medical attention. All personal information will be held securely and disposed of securely when no longer needed.

You have the right to access and correct the information you provide in this note. If you wish to do so, please contact The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1100 Locked Bag 1500, Petersham NSW 2049 

Specific privacy information

The department will use information about your student's

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status for the purpose of implementing its Aboriginal Education Policy.
  • Identified additional support information to ensure appropriate learning adjustments are in place.

The provision of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander status or gender status is voluntary, and not providing either of them will not impact on your student's participation. All other additional support information requested in this form is voluntary.

Important information

In the event of injury, no personal injury insurance cover is provided by the NSW Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. The department’s public liability cover is fault-based and limited to breaches by the department of its duty of care to students that may result in claims for compensation.

Parents/carers are advised to assess the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the activity when deciding whether additional insurance cover is required prior to their child’s involvement in the program. Personal accident insurance cover is available through normal retail insurance outlets.

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Please submit a short Expression of Interest (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the selection criteria, and confirming your availability for required events.
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