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We''re Hiring - Pottery Studio Assistant Chapel Street, Melbourne Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays We''re looking for someone with a love for clay and practical studio work to join our team 2-3 days a week. This is a well-established role, and you''ll receive full training before starting on 25 September. About the Role Were on the lookout for a new team member to join us 23 days a week: Thursday & Friday: 10:00 am 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:30 am 6:30 pm. Youll be stepping into an existing role as we say a bittersweet farewell to our longtime team member, whos heading off to Tassie. To make the transition smooth, youll shadow them on 46 September or 1113 September before officially starting Thursday 25th of September. Ideal Experience Youll be a great fit if you have: At least 2 years at another ceramics studio or your own established practice 25 years wheel-throwing experience Ceramics teaching experience (ideally wheel-throwing, as youll assist in all Saturday one-off classes) Experience loading and unloading kilns Glazing skills (youll be glazing all one-off class pots) Ability to reclaim clay (from sludge to pug) Willingness to clean a lot of buckets Some retail experience Were Looking For Someone Who Is: Organised & efficient Loves ticking things off, keeping systems in order, and getting the details right. Comfortable working through a weekly must-do list to keep the studio running smoothly. Reliable & dependable Understands that the studios flow relies on the role being done well and on time. Team player & independent worker Can collaborate in a busy studio and also keep things moving solo. Comfortable lifting 1016 kg Youll be moving clay bags, materials, and water buckets (dollies/trolleys provided). Happy in a hands-on role From clay recycling to managing kiln schedules, loading/unloading, and assisting in classes, youre up for the (sometimes messy) work. Customer-focused Enjoys engaging with our students, customers, and members. Dog-friendly Our studio pup, Fox, will expect pats. Perks of the Job Support for your ceramic practice with professional development opportunities and studio access Access to wheels and hand-building space (outside your work hours) and your own storage shelf/cubby Wholesale access to clay, glaze, and more from our suppliers Free firing for practice/experimentation (within limits) Discounted firing rates for pieces made for sale Occasional balcony wine Send us your CV + a little about your ceramics journey we cant wait to meet you.