Hayes Vocational Program

Hayes Vocational is a talent escalation program supported by The Russell Mills Foundation that pairs emerging creatives with senior artists on each Hayes Theatre Co production. We’re thrilled to be able to offer these opportunities again in 2025, helping artists expand their practice and develop their skills in a professional environment.

Applicants can apply for positions assisting the Director, Musical Director or a Designer (Set/Costume, Lighting, Sound). Successful candidates will work in a paid and credited role on each production with the support and mentorship of the relevant department head and Hayes staff.

The program is committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive sector. First nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

The program is open to applicants with industry qualifications, or equivalent practical experience.

Applications are now open for our Vocational Placement for Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical.

The placement will run throughout the rehearsal and production period:
Rehearsals will run from 15th Septemeber – 5th October
Tech week will run from 6th October – 21st October
Opening Nights will be 22nd and 23rd of October

The placement is not a full-time position and can be flexible depending on the role, however, applicants must have reasonable availability throughout rehearsals and production week as well as the flexibility to attend planning and production meetings.

To submit your application for a Vocational Placement, please fill in the form below

Vocational Placement Application

Applications will close on Monday 31st of March at 5pm

If you have any questions relating to the program or your application, please contact [email protected]

Lillian Hearne
Assistant Musical Director
A Little Night Music 

Holly-Jane Cohle
Assistant to the Costume Designer
A Little Night Music

Tiffany Wong
Directorial Assistant
Murder For Two

Michele Gould
Directorial Assistant
The Lucky Country

Abi McCunn
Associate Musical Director
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Gelina Enriquez
Assistant to the Choreographer
Dubbo Championship Wrestling 

Kate Baldwin
Lighting Design Assistant
Young Frankenstein

Cypress Bartlett
Musical Director’s Assistant
Young Frankenstein

Bernadette Fam                                               
Directorial Assistant
Young Frankenstein

Keerthi Subramanyam
Set and Costume Design Assistant
Young Frankenstein