As an organisation, Express Media takes pride in offering developmental roles in editing, producing, administrative, marketing and governance to young and emerging arts workers.

Voiceworks is entirely edited and published by people under 25, and is made up of an editor, a designer, and a volunteer Editorial Committee. Callouts for EdComm are periodically advertised on the Voiceworks and Express Media social media pages, and we also offer regular paid contract opportunities for facilitators, mentors, editors and readers.

These opportunities are often drawn from our pool of community writers and creatives, so the best way to get involved is to read Voiceworks, come along to our events and apply to partake in our annual programs!

Positions currently open for applications within the Express Media team will be advertised below. If you have any questions, please email our admin coordinator at info@expressmedia.org.au

Are you the new Voiceworks Editor?

Express Media is thrilled to announce this upcoming opportunity for an emerging literary editor!

The Voiceworks Editor works within the Express Media team and is primarily responsible for the artistic direction and production of Voiceworks, as well as managing an Editorial Committee of up to 25 volunteers to undertake production tasks including selecting content, editing and providing feedback and support for young writers.

Snapshot:

• As this role has direct curatorial oversight of Voiceworks, the successful applicant must be under 25 at the time of starting the role in March/April 2025.

• The role is 4 days per week (fixed term until March 2027) with a salary of $44,187 per annum +11.5% superannuation. Days of the week and regular hours of work can be negotiated, and will involve some work outside of regular hours (under a time in lieu policy).

• The position is based out of the Express Media office, in The Wheeler Centre, Level 3, 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne.

• Applications close at 9.00am AEDT on Friday 14 March 2025. Interviews for the position will take place in the week of Monday 17 March 2025.

Read the full position description, including how to apply, here!

Schools workshop facilitators - EOI

Are you an emerging or experienced workshop facilitator, and keen to share your knowledge on writing with secondary school students?

As we kick off the reintroduction of our schools program in 2025, we are looking to build a network of VIC-based and interstate mentors with knowledge and experience in the areas of short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, graphics narratives/comics, and publishing.

If selected, you will be contacted on an ad-hoc basis to - pending your availability during/after school hours - travel to secondary schools to deliver one-off or 6-week curriculum based workshops (1-3 hours each). You will be supported with resources and lesson plans, but also given the flexibility to structure each session in your own style.

This is a paid role, and facilitators must be over 18 years of age, hold a current ABN, and an employee-level Working with Childrens Check. For more info or to express your interest, email info@expressmedia.org.au