About the National Art School 

Our campus is located on Gadigal land in central Sydney, within the historic sandstone walls of what was once the Darlinghurst Gaol and is now one of the nation’s premier art institutions where many of Australia’s leading artists having studied and taught. The National Art School (NAS) is Australia’s leading independent art school, dedicated to exceptional, studio-based art education and shaping contemporary art practice. 

NAS is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours), Masters and Doctorate courses. The School is at the forefront of learning, creativity and innovative practice utilising its independent identity and distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice. 

The Position 

The Event Assistant supports the delivery of internal and external events by providing operational, technical, and customer service support. The role works collaboratively with staff, contractors, and clients to ensure events are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and outside standard school hours in line with event schedules.

What you bring to the role 

You bring strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach to both internal and external event delivery, with the ability to coordinate event requirements and act as a confident first point of contact for staff, clients, and contractors. You are proactive in supporting smooth bump-in and bump-out processes, maintaining high presentation standards, and ensuring event spaces are safe, clean, and well-managed. You understand the importance of WHS compliance, risk management, and security coordination, and are diligent in reporting issues and completing documentation. Above all, you build positive working relationships, demonstrate a calm presence and reliability under pressure, and contribute to continuous improvement through thoughtful post-event reporting. 

How to Apply 

Please read the Position Description and include the following in your application:

· A covering letter addressing how your experience matches the job requirements.

· A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional experience.

If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please call Abby Hasleham on 02 9339 8658 or email abby.​hasleham@​nas.​edu.​au

Please email your application to hr@​nas.​edu.​au. 

The National Art School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.