Mele Arts is an established art education centre providing small-group art classes for children and teenagers.

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Art Teacher to join our teaching team and work with students aged 5–18.

Availability Required

Applicants should be available for classes during some of the following times:

- Saturday & Sunday: daytime availability

Teaching hours will be arranged based on your availability and our class schedule.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for teachers with strong traditional art skills who can confidently teach children and teenagers.

Experience in one or more of the following is preferred:

- Acrylic, watercolour, oil pastel
- Markers, coloured pencils and sketching
- Mixed media
- Anime / manga character design
- Illustration and original character design
- Comic panels, storyboard and visual storytelling

Key Responsibilities

- Teach small-group art classes for students aged 5–18
- Prepare clear and age-appropriate lessons
- Guide students in technique, creativity and artistic expression
- Support students with finished artworks, portfolios and exhibitions
- Maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment

Requirements

- Strong art skills and a good personal portfolio




- Previous experience teaching children or teenagers
- Able to manage a small class independently
- Relevant Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Design, Illustration, Animation or related background preferred
- Fluent English required
- Mandarin or Cantonese is an advantage
- Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

- AUD $30–$40/hour, depending on skills and experience
- Small class sizes
- Teaching framework and admin support
- Creative freedom in lesson delivery
- Casual / part-time work with opportunities for ongoing teaching

How to Apply

Please send us a short introduction and examples of your artwork / portfolio.

Character design, anime-style work, illustration, storyboard or student work is especially welcome.

Email to [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate, Casual

Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour

Perks:

- Salary packaging

Education:

- Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Language:

- Mandarin or Cantonese (Required)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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