The Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has responsibility for providing leadership and direction of the National Art School and oversight of the leadership of the school. The principal mission of the National Art School is to be a centre of excellence for the provision of higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice in the visual arts and related fields. The Directors are responsible for accountability, strategy, resourcing, advocacy and monitoring.

There are three part-time Board roles available. Three directors will be appointed as ​‘casual appointees’ for terms of up to one year. The directors will be eligible for re-election for a first term of up to three years. We are seeking candidates with skills and experience relevant to the National Art School Board of Directors and specifically in the areas of extensive audit, governance or philanthropy experience, and strong art and education sector knowledge.

NSW Government is committed to the Board reflecting a diversity of skills, experience and backgrounds, and encourages all interested applicants to apply.

The role

Members of the Board will contribute to the long-term strategic planning of the National Art School, including governance and oversight of the National Art School’s strategic direction and performance, and providing expert advice and support to the shareholding members and Director (CEO) on any matter relating to the school.

About you

You will have substantial skills and experience, supported by relevant qualifications, in one or more of the following areas:

• activating and managing an education, commercial and/​or cultural precinct;
• philanthropy;
• the visual arts, including alumni of the National Art School;
• leading organisational reform and enhancing performance;
• developing commercial, community and institutional partnerships;
• audit and governance; and
• higher education management.

Eligibility

You are ineligible to apply to the National Art School Board of Directors if:

• You have been employed by the National Art School in the last three years
• You have a business or other contractual relationship with the National Art School in the last three years
• You have been involved in the management of the National Art School in the last three years.

All Board members must undertake a NSW Government probity check which may include Confirmation of Identity, National Police History, bankruptcy and directorships checks before their appointment is confirmed. Members must also satisfy the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Fit and Proper Persons criteria.

For questions about the board or roles, please contact Aimee Skinner, Executive Assistant at the National Art School at Aimee.​Skinner@​nas.​edu.​au.

Closing Date: Sunday 6 July 2025 at 10:00am