Work at the RAD
Want to make a difference? Work with us
Are you a seasoned dancer or simply passionate about the arts? We’re looking for talented people to work with us. Jobs at the RAD offer the chance to be part of a vibrant community inspiring the next generation of dancers.
We’re a charity, but we don’t just rely on the generosity of donors. We can also count on the big hearts of our colleagues to take dance into schools and communities. We trust in their expertise in training future dancers and dance teachers. And we look after their best interests through our membership scheme and advocacy work.
We offer permanent, part-time, freelancing, and volunteering roles. Everyone has a part to play in our mission to teach the world to dance.
Find out more about what we do, our current vacancies, and guidelines on recruitment, applications, benefits, and policies.
Why choose the RAD?
At the RAD, we encourage new ideas, perspectives, and creativity in working toward our goals. We also offer a range of perks and benefits to staff to reward their hard work, including a health plan, flexible working, and discounts for events, the RAD shop, and our onsite café. You even get an extra day’s leave for your birthday!
We also have regular social gatherings, in and out of the office, for staff to get to know each other and to celebrate our achievements.
Make a meaningful impact
Help us bring dance into schools and communities worldwide.
Develop your skills
Work alongside industry experts and gain valuable experience.
Be part of something special
Join a charity that’s shaping the future of dance.
A rewarding career
Job satisfaction with a great benefits package, including flexible working, health cash plan, and discounts.
A supportive environment
Work in a collaborative and inspiring atmosphere where your ideas are valued.
Opportunities for growth
Develop your skills and career through training and development programs.
Join a team of talented and passionate individuals
At the RAD, we’re proud to have a team of talented, creative individuals who are passionate about dance and its impact on society. Our colleagues are a special breed, capable of balancing artistic vision with business acumen. They bring a unique blend of creativity and commercial know-how to the organisation, helping us to achieve our mission and goals.
Our values
Our mission is to promote the art of dance and ensure its development through diverse and inclusive dance education and training programmes across the world, nurturing creativity, innovation, artistry and excellence.
At the Royal Academy of Dance, we are guided by a strong set of values that inform everything we do.
- Exceptional Together: We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve exceptional experiences and outcomes.
- Open to All: Inclusivity is central to our mission.
- Creative Innovators: As leaders in dance education, we remain at the forefront of artistic and pedagogical innovation.
- Happy to Help: Excellent customer service is key to maintaining our reputation.
- Champions of Wellbeing: We are committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both our staff and the communities we serve.
Take a look at our current vacancies at the RAD Australia
Executive Assistant to National Director – Darlinghurst, NSW
Permanent part time – 30 hours per week
The Executive Assistant will primarily support the National Director, providing confidential high level executive support to enable her to fulfil her role effectively. The position will manage a busy meeting schedule and inbox, arrange travel and be a responsive point of contact for national enquiries, RAD international offices and external stakeholders.
The position provides secretarial support for meetings, preparing and disseminate agendas, minutes and manages follow up actions as well as administrative assistance with governance, HR matters and with projects and events. The position includes occasional support to other senior management and general administrative support to ensure smooth operations of the RAD Sydney headquarters. Reporting directly to the National Director, the Executive Assistant engages closely with RAD Australia staff, Examiners, Tutors and RAD Members, as well as the industry more broadly.
The position would suit someone with previous experience in a similar role, able to manage duties professionally, whilst maintaining confidentiality and projecting a warm and friendly approach as the National Directors representative. The ideal candidate will be someone who gets things done, responds in good time and is able to work on their own initiative. Due to dispersed working locations across the national team, the person must be a self-starter, be adaptable and organised and able to work and communicate effectively in person and online.
Any questions get in touch at employment@rad.org.au
