An exciting opportunity exists for two rehearsal assistants to join the Creative Generation, State Schools Onstage program team in 2026.

Join our team and play a key role in supporting weekend dance rehearsals! Rehearsal Assistants will work closely with Category Coordinators to ensure student safety, supervise casts, assist with repertoire questions, and help manage student groups throughout rehearsals.

Be part of an inspiring team that brings performances to life, apply now to make a difference on and off the stage!

This position is being offered in a casual capacity from February to August 2026

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Your Role:

As the Rehearsal Assistant (dance) you will have responsibility for the following:

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with the Programs and Events team and contractors to ensure the success of rehearsals.
• Assist with the setup, registration and management of rehearsals.
• Liaise with specific category coordinators to ensure rehearsals are structured suitably, supporting student health and wellbeing.
• Support choreographers, dance director and creative director for all scheduled rehearsals, to ensure creative vision is communicated.
• Ensure routine standards are upheld for the performance delivery.
• Perform any other duties as required by the production team for the successful delivery of CGEN.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You:

• Experience working with students aged 3-18 years,
• Administrative skillset (desirable for any office commitments),
• Clear communicator,
• Ability to direct a room of more than 300+ students,
• Strong background in dance (demonstrated professional experience required),
• Ability to adapt to your surroundings and work within a team of diverse and creative people.

Mandatory requirements: (if applicable)

Successful applicants must have:

• A current blue card
• A willingness to obtain first aid training (annual training provided)
• Professional experience in dance
• Driver's license and access to a vehicle (desirable, not mandatory)

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO668247_25T Role Description (PDF, 222KB)
  Role Description