Creative Learning and Engagement Lead

About this role

Join the Carclew team! Creative Learning and Engagement Lead Carclew is the home of youth arts and creativity. It connects all children and young people to a world of creative possibilities, as artists, learners and audiences. As Australia’s largest multi-artform cultural institution dedicated to children and young people, Carclew is a vital part of Australia’s youth arts and arts sector. Carclew, with a more than 50-year legacy, works to amplify and elevate the youth arts sector across Adelaide, South Australia and nationally. We're looking for an experienced Creative Learning and Engagement Lead (ASO6, 1.0 FTE) to join our Creative Programs and Pathways team. If you are passionate about supporting children and young people through arts and cultural participation and enjoy leading creative programs, people and partnerships, we'd love to hear from you. As our Creative Learning and Engagement Lead , you will lead the delivery of Carclew's creative learning and engagement programs, creating accessible and high-quality opportunities that connect children and young people with art, artists and creative practitioners. Working collaboratively with schools, communities, artists and colleagues, you will help ensure participants and stakeholders have positive and well-supported experiences. You will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of creative learning programs and initiatives, oversee program operations, artist engagement, budgets and reporting, and provide leadership and support to Program Coordinators. While the role has a primary focus on creative learning and engagement, it contributes across Carclew's broader Creative Programs and Pathways portfolio, supporting organisational priorities and continuous improvement. You will bring experience leading arts, education or community engagement programs, together with strong organisational, project management and people leadership skills. You enjoy working with artists and creative practitioners, building positive relationships and delivering engaging, high-quality creative experiences for children and young people. Whether you are leading programs, supporting artists or guiding your team, your contribution will help create meaningful creative opportunities for children and young people across South Australia. This is a public sector position offered for an initial term of two years. To apply Please submit: • A cover letter addressing the Essential Requirements outlined in the Job and Person Specification (maximum two pages) • A current curriculum vitae, including the contact details of three referees. • A completed Pre-Employment Declaration form. The Job and Person Specifications for this position are available at Carclew Join the Team . For further information, contact Alise Hardy, Head of Creative Programs and Pathways ahardy@carclew.org.au Carclew deeply values our connection to Kaurna Country and strongly encourages First Nations people to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages. Applications must be submitted via email to careers@carclew.org.au Applications close: 9 August 2026, 11.59pm --> -->