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

As part of the Student Services & Wellbeing team, the Student Support Assistant will be a first point of contact for general welfare and academic enquiries from students and staff. They will also support student engagement and equity through the development and maintenance of support arrangements for students with additional needs. The position holder will work closely with the Senior Student Wellbeing Officer to ensure a consistent and effective response to students experiencing difficulties.

What you bring to the role

You bring a strong student-centred, trauma-informed approach to supporting diverse learner needs, with the ability to act as a trusted first point of contact for wellbeing, accessibility, and academic support. You have experience providing clear guidance and referrals, contributing to the development and implementation of academic support plans and reasonable adjustments, and offering ongoing administrative and engagement support to promote student participation and retention. You are confident responding to student wellbeing concerns, including incidents requiring escalation, and work collaboratively with academic and professional staff to enhance accessibility and progression. You demonstrate excellent organisational skills, maintain accurate and confidential records, and effectively use student systems to support outcomes. Committed to equity, inclusion, and respectful practice, you actively engage in professional development, contribute to team operations, and uphold policies and procedures across all aspects of your work.

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 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 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.

There is no closing date for this role. Applications will be considered as they are received.