Working at NAS

About the National Art School

The National Art School (NAS) is at the forefront of innovative arts practice utilising our distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice. NAS has a firm commitment as a 21st century art school in preparing the next generation of artists to take our stories to the world. NAS is an independent art school with an Academic Board focussed on dynamic studio-based education to enable, educate, enhance, and propel students as the artists of tomorrow to shape the future of art. The National Art School is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Master, and Doctorate courses in Painting, Photomedia, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Printmaking, and core subjects in Drawing and Art History and Theory. We are a State Significant organisation (SSO) in NSW with a dedication to become the leading art school in the Asia Pacific.

SENIOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATOR

The position

The Senior Academic Administrator is a pivotal role within the National Art School (NAS), overseeing critical aspects of academic administration and providing essential support for academic governance. This senior position works in close collaboration with the Academic Leadership Team to ensure the smooth operation and strategic development of NAS’s academic functions.

This role is a full-time, permanent, ongoing position.

To see the full job description click here.

What you bring to the role

You will have tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, combined with substantial administrative experience in the higher education sector. Your will have exceptional communication skills, be highly organised, detail oriented with an ability to synthesize complex information concisely. You will be able to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality and work autonomously while fostering collaborative relationships to achieve institutional goals.

How to Apply

Please visit the National Art School website https://nas.edu.au/working-at-nas/ for more information and to download the position description. Please include the following in your application:

  • A cover 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 Juanita Hyde on 02 9339 8672 or email [email protected].

Please email your application to [email protected]

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.

The closing date for all applications will be close of business on Sunday 28 July 2024.

FACILITIES AND RISK MANAGER

The position

The Facilities and Risk Manager effectively manages and organises services and resources for the facilities, security, WHS, and campus operations of National Art School sites. In addition, they provide leadership to the Facilities teams and provide strategic support and advice to senior management on all issues related to facilities and campus operations of the National Art School.

To see the full job description click here.

What you bring to the role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will work as part of a close-knit team. The role involves day-to-day property and facilities management as well as larger project works across NAS. You have the ability build strong working relationships with all key stakeholders and have managed budgets, set forecasts and are number savvy. You will have excellent problem-solving skills with a proven capacity to exercise initiative and develop solutions. You will have good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, along with operational and facilities management experience with building services and infrastructure. You will be experienced in risk management and a passionate advocate for workplace health, safety and compliance.

How to Apply

Please 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 Juanita Hyde on 02 9339 8672 or email [email protected].

Please email your application to [email protected]

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.

GALLERY CURATOR

The position

This position is a three-year fixed term position (full time equivalent, five days per week). The Gallery Curator is a member of the Curatorial Team and provides curatorial expertise to ensure the National Art School’s artistic program and Galleries are professionally run, present best practice and contribute the understanding and appreciation of diverse Australian and international contemporary art practices through exhibitions, events, workshops and learning opportunities. The position liaises with a broad range of stakeholders, both internal and external, including exhibiting artists, visitors, general public, volunteers, marketing, facilities, security, and teaching staff. The role contributes to audience development by assisting in initiatives that support the National Art School’s vision and strategic goals.

To see the full job description click here.

What you bring to the role

You will have experience in all duties related to devising, delivering and mounting of exhibitions, including: Research, artist and stakeholder liaison, artwork selection, negotiation of public and private loans, loan agreements and exhibition/artists contracts, condition reporting and registration, insurance documentation, shipping, artwork handling, supervising exhibition installation, maintaining exhibition spaces including lighting and storage. Additionally, you will have curatorial essay writing experience including editorial and texts for exhibition catalogues, publication preparation and delivery.

How to Apply

Please 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 Juanita Hyde on 02 9339 8672 or email [email protected].

Please email your application to [email protected]

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.

The closing date for all applications will be close of business on Sunday 14 July 2024.

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