Head Circus Trainer (part-time)

NICA seeks a Head Circus Trainer to lead its recreational programs and create inclusive pathways into circus for students of all ages and abilities.

NICA is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Circus Trainer to lead the development and delivery of our recreational circus programs, creating engaging and inclusive pathways into circus for students of all ages and abilities.

This leadership role combines program development, curriculum design and delivery with trainer mentoring, quality assurance and community engagement. You will lead the continuous improvement of NICA Rec, support and develop our team of Recreation Trainers, and ensure high-quality, safe and engaging training experiences. The role also focuses on identifying student progression pathways into advanced training and further study, while working closely with the Commercial Manager to support program growth and strategic partnerships.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of recreational circus education at NICA, sharing your expertise and passion for circus while building pathways for the next generation of circus participants and artists.

As part of our values, NICA strives to be diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, women, people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages.

NICA Ltd is a not-for-profit company established to deliver world-class tertiary education and training for the circus arts sector.

Download the position description here: https://nica.com.au/careers

To apply, please forward your CV, cover letter and a professional statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria to people&[email protected] by Sunday, 22 November 2026.