Industry Partnerships and Alumni Coordinator

Be the driving force behind NIDA's industry connections, alumni community and flagship recognition programs. Creating impactful experiences that celebrate excellence and strengthen relationships across Australia's creative industries.

About Us

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia’s premier training ground for future leaders and practitioners in the dramatic arts. Located at Kensington in Sydney, it is a Centre of excellence in education and training. NIDA is unique in the world for its practice-based and industry-relevant training in the range that it offers which includes Acting, Design, Costume, Properties and Objects, Technical Theatre and Stage Management, Scenic Construction, Writing for Performance, Directing and Cultural Leadership.

About the Role

This diverse and rewarding role coordinates NIDA's alumni engagement, industry partnerships, fellowship and awards programs. Delivering initiatives from planning through to completion. Working closely with alumni, industry partners, donors and internal stakeholders, you will manage events, communications, databases, reporting and program administration while fostering strong relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of opportunities that support NIDA's graduates and strengthen the organisation's connections across the creative industries.

About You

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive professional with strong administrative, project coordination and communication skills, who can manage multiple priorities, build effective stakeholder relationships and work both independently and collaboratively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to fostering inclusive practices are essential. Experience with CRM or database systems, fellowship, scholarship, grant or awards administration, and knowledge of NIDA are highly regarded.

This is a full-time 1-year contract.

The base annual salary is $87,737 + 12% Superannuation, based on a 38-hour working week.

Please include a brief cover letter that demonstrates your understanding of and capacity to undertake the role, including your ability to meet the selection criteria.

Closing Date: 5:00pm, Tuesday 8 September 2026

Only applicants who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 

Considerations

• You are required to have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. This role is not suited to a working holiday visa holder.
• A valid Working with Children Check for NSW is essential. Having one or being willing to get one and to support and implement NIDA’s Child Safe Strategies is necessary to undertake this role.

Further Information    

For further information about this role, please contact Georgia Gilbert at ***************@nida.edu.au

As part of NIDA's commitment to equity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify with historically excluded communities such as First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQI+ and people with disability. All applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.