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David Paul Jobling is an Australian multidisciplinary artist, actor, and writer based in Adelaide, South Australia. Born in 1961 in Whyalla, he was the first member of his family born in Australia following his parents’ migration from the UK.
Career Overview
Jobling is a versatile “arts practitioner” whose work spans theatre, film, television, and visual arts. He is a graduate of the NIDA Playwright’s Studio (1999).
Theatre and Writing: His plays have been staged by major companies, including the Sydney Theatre Company, the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust, and The Bakehouse Theatre. He also serves as a film and arts reviewer for publications like FIFTY+SA and Metro Magazine.
Acting: He has a long-standing career in Australian television and film, appearing in popular series such as Water Rats, All Saints, and Love My Way. Film credits include Dr Plonk and Rabbit.
Visual Arts: Jobling is a visual artist and photographer. He has been involved with programs like Access2Arts’ Armature, which supports disabled artists and advocates for their visibility in the creative industry.
Notable Projects
The Fit In Room: An immersive art installation featuring “Poetry Massage”.
Spoke Writers Festival: He serves on the organising committee for this festival in conjunction with the Adelaide College of the Arts.
The Second Woman: He participated as one of the 100 “Martys” in this experimental performance for the Adelaide Festival.
Advocacy
Jobling has been a vocal advocate for arts awareness and accessibility. Living with HIV since 1992, he has written about the importance of artistic representation and the history of symbols like the Red Ribbon in ABC News.
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Work Experience
Interim Manager at KneeHigh Puppeteers
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008Interim Manager overseeing reception, payroll, bookings, artist management, administrative duties, tour and production management for KneeHigh Puppeteers (SA).
Journalist at SA Independent Weekly
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Wrote film reviews, theatre reviews, book reviews and music reviews for SA Independent Weekly (2006–2008).
Broadcasting Journalist / Producer at Radio Adelaide
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Broadcasting journalist/producer; contributed to The Wire (Current Affairs), The Big F (Performing Arts), Welcome Release – new music program, The Range – generalist program; managed voice overs, interviews, digital editing and website content.
Researcher & Producer/Director at Feast Festival
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Sourced subjects for interview, conducted interviews, edited and produced a live public presentation for Extraordinary Lives program.
Theatre Director at Feast Festival
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007Directed an original musical theatre production Pastiche by Mij Tanith for the Feast Arts Festival.
Reception & Casual Supervisor / Station Supervisor & Panel Operator at 2SER FM/UTS
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005Reception, casual supervision; station supervisor & panel operator; receptionist; radio school tutor; program presenter & producer; contributed to The Wire – Current Affairs, Stages – Performing Arts, The Daily – Generalist daytime program, and other arts programming; digital editing and content creation.
Actor at Farscape Productions
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Season Six performing role.
Actor/Comedian at Comedy Inc series
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Season Three acting role.
VIP Box Office at Manpower Services
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002VIP box office for Cirque du Soleil ALEGRÍA Pacific Tour.
Actor (Commercial) at DDB Sydney
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Commercial actor for DDB Sydney.
VIP Box Office at Manpower Services
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001VIP box office for Cirque du Soleil ALEGRÍA Pacific Tour.
Event Party Production Coordinator – chill out space at G&L Mardi Gras Ltd
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Coordinator for event party production and chill-out space at Mardi Gras events.
Client Coordinator at Positive Living Centre
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Program development, program management, program delivery; client services officer; facility manager.
Actor at Quicksilver Productions Pty Ltd
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Commercial acting work.
Model at DDB Needham Pty Ltd
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Model work for DDB Needham.
Feature Writer at Australian Teachers of Media Inc, Vic
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Feature writer for Metro Magazine; contributed to film and media literature.
Client Coordinator at Positive Living Centre
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000Program development, program management, program delivery; client services officer; facility manager.
Actor at Amalgamated Television Service
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000Commercial acting for television service.
Actor at EE Films
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000Actor; 60 Minutes program segment ‘Qantas fraud’.
Desk Clerk at Three Stooges Films Pty Ltd
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000Desk clerk role in film production.
Tour Manager at School Performance Tours
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Tour management, sales & bookings, schedule management, client liaison, press kit production & delivery, copy/promotions.
Actor at Seven Network
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Actor on Home & Away series.
Receptionist at Inner West Veterinary Hospital
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998Receptionist; doctors' schedule management; personal assistant; overdue accounts management.
Project Worker Coordinator at Sydney Pride Community Center
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997Coordinator for HIV+ Gay Men Theatre Workshop; Director/Writer for Performance Positive series; Artist for Poverty Sucks program.
Theatre Director at Feast Festival, SA
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Directed an original musical theatre production for the Feast Arts Festival.
Researcher & Producer/Director at Feast Festival, SA
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Sourced interview subjects for 'Extraordinary Lives', interviewed them, edited interviews and produced a live public presentation.
VIP Box Office at Cirque du Soleil ALEGRÍA Pacific Tour
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002VIP box office duties for the Pacific tour.
Reception & Casual Supervisor; Station Supervisor & Panel Operator at 2SER FM/UTS
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Reception and casual supervision, station supervision and panel operator duties; tutor and presenter/producer roles.
Actor at Seven Network (Home & Away)
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Actor in Home & Away series.
Actor at Vertigo Productions, SA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Dr Plonk by Rolf de Heer, role of Drunk Pedestrian.
Performance Skills Tutor at NOSOTROS, SA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Volunteer Tutor (March – June); Paid Tutor "The cracked pot" public presentation in the 2006 Feast Festival
Coordinator at Pride march, SA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Coordinating community workshops in Dance, Drumming, Design & Decoration for the community parade.
Feast Festival Coordinator & Sound at Feast Festival, SA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Coordinator & Sound; Interviewing & Recording interviews of community members 65+ years old for an aural history presentation produced by the 2006 Feast Festival.
Director/Choreographer/Script Assistant at Jamie Jewell Production, SA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Candy Chambers Bittersweet by Jamie Jewell with David Jobling: a cabaret program with live singing & dancing presented at Nexus Cabaret as part of the 2006 Feast Festival.
Director at The Lampshade Shop, SA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Pastiche by Mij Tanith, a musical play with song and dance performed at Fowlers Live as part of the 2006 Feast Festival.
Producer at Radio Adelaide, SA
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Magical Moments, excerpts from the 2006 Feast Festival Writing Competition; ten segments broadcast during Breakfast and The Range.
Reception & Casual Supervisor at 52SER FM/UTS, NSW
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Various roles including Station supervisor & Panel operator; Writer/Producer - Nickleby Hardup (serial).
Education
Advanced Diploma Arts (Professional Writing) at AC Arts/TafeSA
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Cert4 Training & Assessment at Trison Business College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Cert of A Develop Funds & Resources at Community Arts Network SA
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Cert2 Multimedia/Cert 3 Business Admin at Thebarton Senior College
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
Cert4 Training & Assessment
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Cert2 Multimedia/Cert 3 Business Admin
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Cert of A Develop Funds & Resources
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
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