Glass Blower (Full-Time)
Mark Eliott Glass – Marrickville, Sydney NSW
Salary: $82,000 per annum plus superannuation
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
About the Company
Mark Eliott Glass is a contemporary glass art and teaching studio based in Marrickville, Sydney. The studio produces free-form, sculptural and functional glass artworks for exhibitions, commissions, collaborative projects, and educational programs.
The studio is led by award-winning Australian artist Mark Eliott, who has over 45 years of experience in glass blowing and 25 years of experience teaching glass techniques. The studio also delivers workshops, public demonstrations and community engagement activities.
About the Role
We are seeking a full-time Glass Blower to join our studio. The position involves producing free-form and sculptural blown glass artworks, assisting with studio operations, and supporting workshops and demonstrations. The successful applicant will work closely with the studio director in the creation of glass artworks for exhibitions and commissions.
Key Responsibilities
Gather and inflate molten glass using blowpipes to form free-blown and mould-blown pieces
Rotate, shape and manipulate molten glass to maintain structure, density, and colour control
Reheat, stretch, draw, shear and join glass components during the forming process
Produce sculptural, artistic or functional glass pieces in accordance with design sketches or templates
Operate kilns, annealing equipment and cold-working machinery (cutting, grinding, polishing)
Assist in workshops, demonstrations and educational sessions as required
Maintain studio equipment including torches, blowpipes, kilns, tools and ventilation systems
Follow safe studio practices and contribute to sustainable use of glass and materials
Skills & Experience Required
Demonstrated experience in glass blowing, including inflating, shaping and forming molten glass
Experience with flame-working, sculptural elements, joining components and detailed hot-glass manipulation
Ability to operate kilns, annealing schedules and cold-working tools
Ability to interpret sketches and create pieces to required dimensions
Strong understanding of studio safety procedures
Experience supporting workshops or demonstrations is desirable but not essential
Qualifications
Min AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). Min 1 year F/T work experience.
Applications open 23 November and close 21 December.
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