In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. Ranked 10th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia, the Academy and its Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts form a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching, and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its graduates and its partnerships with centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and a distinguished alumni network—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines—the Academy is committed to training future world-class performers and practitioners.

The Academy is establishing a Special Project Team under the Director’s Office to support the strategic implementation of the Academy’s 2024–2033 Strategic Plan. The team will oversee the Academy’s signature projects, provide centralised project support across the institution, and drive key cross-Academy initiatives. We are now seeking a dedicated Project Assistant to assist the Project Team in advancing the Academy’s long-term strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Director’s Office and the Project Manager of the Project Team, this role will primarily be responsible for supporting two key institutional initiatives: the Academy-wide Sustainability Project and strategic planning for the future innovation hub. The Project Assistant will be supporting event logistics, stakeholder and supplier coordination, and assisting in the preparation of publicity materials and digital content. Duties also include handling general office administration, maintaining project records and archives.

Applicants should have:

• (a) A bachelor’s degree from a tertiary institution;
• (b) Proficiency in common office software; experience in accounting and procurement administration will be an advantage; and
• (c) Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be on a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal, subject to mutual agreement, up to two years. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application

To apply, please submit a completed Application Form (click here), together with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications, to the Human Resources Office, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, No.1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, or email (hro@hkapa.edu). Please quote reference code ‘PjA’ in the Application Form. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

In a city renowned for its international outlook and connectivity, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) plays a unique and influential role in nurturing future generations of performing artists, including performers, practitioners, designers, and technicians. Ranked 10th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for Performing Arts and 1st in Asia, the Academy and its Schools of Chinese Opera, Dance, Drama, Film & Television, Music, and Theatre & Entertainment Arts form a vibrant centre of practice, production, teaching, and practice-as-research. Its outstanding reputation is reinforced by the quality of its graduates and its partnerships with centres of excellence locally, regionally, and internationally. Through international residencies, visiting artists, and a distinguished alumni network—including some of the most respected professionals in their disciplines—the Academy is committed to training future world-class performers and practitioners.

The Academy is establishing a Special Project Team under the Director’s Office to support the strategic implementation of the Academy’s 2024–2033 Strategic Plan. The team will oversee the Academy’s signature projects, provide centralised project support across the institution, and drive key cross-Academy initiatives. We are now seeking a dedicated Project Assistant to assist the Project Team in advancing the Academy’s long-term strategic priorities.

Reporting to the Director’s Office and the Project Manager of the Project Team, this role will primarily be responsible for supporting two key institutional initiatives: the Academy-wide Sustainability Project and strategic planning for the future innovation hub. The Project Assistant will be supporting event logistics, stakeholder and supplier coordination, and assisting in the preparation of publicity materials and digital content. Duties also include handling general office administration, maintaining project records and archives.

Applicants should have:

• (a) A bachelor’s degree from a tertiary institution;
• (b) Proficiency in common office software; experience in accounting and procurement administration will be an advantage; and
• (c) Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Appointment will be on a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal, subject to mutual agreement, up to two years. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application

To apply, please submit a completed Application Form (click here), together with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and copies of academic qualifications, to the Human Resources Office, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, No.1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, or email (hro@hkapa.edu). Please quote reference code ‘PjA’ in the Application Form. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.