Career Advice

Why I turned down my $90k-a-year dream job
Why one writer chose a freelance life in the arts over job stability.

So you want my arts job: Art Magazine Editor
Rosy Leake is Editor of an art magazine - well two. ArtsHub catches up with her to discover what it…

Dealing with disrespect
Have you experienced disrespect in the workplace as an arts professional? We speak with those who have, and take on…

A word of advice for our era: 'Never be surprised'
With a sector in full bloom, strategic arts consultant Penny Miles reveals her optimism for the future and explains how…

Déjà vu: Robert Leonard on returning to Brisbane’s IMA
After a decade's hiatus between stints as Director, Robert Leonard’s return to the IMA in Brisbane is a win all…

So you want my arts job: Damian Callinan, comedian
There’s more to comedy than just making people laugh, Damian Callinan explains.

Putting the science behind performers’ well-being
Caring for performers’ mental and physical well-being needs to be backed by evidence-based methods for maximum impact.

Tips on transitioning from student life to working life
Caught in the hiatus between student life and kicking off your professional career? Here are some tips to ‘keep calm…

First Nations people often take on the ‘cultural load’ in their workplaces
Employers need to ease the burden of ‘cultural load’ on First Nations employees, who are expected to provide Indigenous knowledge,…

Drama school isn’t just about actor training: it’s building foundations for life
The National Theatre Drama School’s Foundation in Acting course provides a solid grounding in acting, script analysis and theatre-making over…