Job Description

About Us

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Mele Arts is an established art education centre operating since 2017. We provide small-group art classes for children and teenagers, combining structured technical training with creative freedom.

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We are now looking for a skilled and passionate Art Teacher to join our teaching team and support students aged 5–18 in developing strong artistic foundations, visual expression and creative confidence.

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The Role

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We are seeking an Art Teacher with strong traditional art skills and the ability to teach children and teenagers in a clear, engaging and age-appropriate way.

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The ideal candidate should be confident in one or more traditional art mediums, such as acrylic, watercolour, oil pastel, markers, coloured pencils, sketching or mixed media.

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Candidates with strong skills in anime character design, manga-style illustration, visual storytelling, comic panel design or storyboard design will be highly regarded.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Teach engaging small-group art lessons to students aged 5–18
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- Deliver traditional art classes using mediums aligned with your strengths, such as acrylic, watercolour, oil pastel, markers, coloured pencils, sketching or mixed media
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- Prepare simple, clear and age-appropriate lesson plans
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- Guide students individually and help them improve their technique, creativity and confidence
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- Support students in developing finished artworks, portfolios, exhibitions and art showcases
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- Maintain a positive, structured and encouraging classroom workplace
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- Communicate professionally with students, parents and the admin team when required
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Requirements

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- Strong technical skills in one or more traditional art mediums
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- Teaching experience with children or teenagers is required
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- Ability to manage a small class independently
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- Good communication skills and strong classroom presence
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- Passion for art education and working with young learners
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- Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one before starting
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Education Background





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Applicants should have a relevant qualification in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Design, Animation, Illustration, Screen / Media, Communication Design, Digital Art or a related creative field.

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Graduates from well-regarded universities or recognised art and design institutions in a relevant discipline will be highly regarded.

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Relevant backgrounds may include, but are not limited to:

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- Fine Arts
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- Visual Arts
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- Animation
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- Illustration
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- Character Design
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- Communication Design
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- Graphic Design
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- Screen and Media
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- Digital Art
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- Storyboarding
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- Design or other related creative disciplines
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Preferred Skills

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Priority will be given to applicants who have strong experience or portfolio work in one or more of the following areas:

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- Anime or manga-style character design
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- Original character creation
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- Storyboard design
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- Comic panel composition
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- Illustration for children or teenagers
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- Visual storytelling
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- Portfolio preparation
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- Digital illustration supported by strong traditional art foundations
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Applicants with a strong academic background in a relevant creative discipline and a high-quality personal portfolio will be highly regarded.

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Language Requirements

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- Fluent English is required
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- Mandarin or Cantonese language skills are an advantage
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What We Offer

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- Hourly rate from AUD $30–$40, depending on skills, experience and portfolio quality
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- Small class sizes with admin support
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- Clear teaching framework provided
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- Creative freedom to teach in your own artistic style
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- Supportive and growing education environment
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- Opportunities for long-term teaching and curriculum development
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Work Details

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- Casual / Part-time position
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- After-school and weekend availability preferred
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- In-person teaching at our Box Hill campus
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- Salary packaging
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- Bachelor Degree (Preferred)
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- Mandarin or Cantonese (Required)
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- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
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- Australia (Preferred)
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- In person
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