Job Description
Dya Australia is looking for confident, outgoing and creative people to join our Melbourne team as casual Art Workshop & Event Instructors.
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This is not a traditional art teaching role.
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Our workshops are social, relaxed and event-based. Most instructors start by running our public Paint & Sip events, where guests are there to have a fun night out, have a few drinks, chat, laugh and paint.
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The art is important, but so is the experience you create for the group. We are looking for people who can confidently lead a room, communicate clearly, make guests feel comfortable and keep the energy going.
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We provide training in our paintings and workshop formats, so you do not need to be a professional or highly experienced artist.
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What the role involves
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Leading Paint & Sip sessions and other creative workshops
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Demonstrating paintings step-by-step in a simple and approachable way
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Speaking confidently in front of groups and keeping people engaged
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Creating a fun, casual and welcoming atmosphere
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Setting up paints, canvases, tables and other materials
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Packing down, washing brushes, cleaning and resetting after events
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Transporting materials to off-site events when required
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Eventually facilitating a mix of public events, corporate workshops, private functions and school programs
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Who we're looking for
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Comfortable and confident speaking in front of a group
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Friendly,



outgoing and good with different personalities
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Able to take charge of a room without being overly formal
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Happy working in a very casual and social environment
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Practical and willing to help with setup, cleaning and pack-down
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Reliable and organised
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Comfortable working evenings and weekends
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Available for a minimum of three shifts per week on an ongoing basis
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Comfortable with painting and able to follow and demonstrate our workshop formats
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Requirements
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Some painting experience, particularly acrylic and/or watercolour
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Experience in customer service, hospitality, teaching, events, facilitation or public speaking
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Driver licence and access to a car, as some events require transporting materials
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Ability to lift and carry event equipmentWorking With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
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RSA, or willingness to obtain one
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Australian work rights
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What we offer
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Competitive casual hourly rate
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Versatile casual scheduling
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Supportive and creative team environment
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A mix of public, corporate, private and school events
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Team events, staff perks and employee discounts
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To apply
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Please include:
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Three examples of your artwork, preferably acrylic or watercolour
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Your general ongoing availability
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A short note about any experience you have leading groups, teaching, hospitality, events or public speaking
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📌 Art & Event Instructor (Melbourne)
🏢 Dya Australia
📍 Melbourne