Full-time, Permanent

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 is Australia’s leading independent art school, dedicated to exceptional, studio-based art education and shaping contemporary art practice.

The National Art School (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 

This role supports the Finance and IT functions by assisting with accounts payable tasks, administrative support, and contributing to IT projects. The role offers hands-on experience across core financial processes and IT operations, providing opportunities to build skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What You Bring to the Role

To succeed in this role, you’ll be a proactive and detail-oriented administrator who enjoys working across finance, business operations, and technology. You will bring:

• Experience providing finance, accounts payable, business administration, or operational support in a fast-paced environment.
• A relevant qualification in accounting, finance, business administration, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial and administrative records.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build positive relationships across a variety of stakeholders.
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team success.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the initiative to identify process improvements and efficiencies.
• An interest in finance, technology, and systems, together with a genuine willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Confidence working with digital systems and Microsoft 365 applications, with the ability to quickly learn new processes and technologies.

This role would suit an early-career professional looking to broaden their experience across finance and IT while contributing to a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation.

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.