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.

People & Culture Coordinator | 12 Month Maternity Leave Contract

The Position

The People and Culture Coordinator supports the delivery of core people and culture activities across the employee lifecycle. The role coordinates recruitment and onboarding, performance and probation processes, learning and development, engagement initiatives, policy administration and the effective us of HR systems, while supporting payroll continuity and compliance.

What you bring to the role

You will have experience working in a People and Culture or Human Resources role, with a strong understanding of contemporary people and culture practices. As a confident and detail-oriented People and Culture professional you will thrive in a busy environment supporting the needs of the school across the full employee lifecycle.

How to Apply

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

Please email your application to [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 1 February 2026, 5pm

Position Description

Student Services Administration Officer

The Position

The Student Services Administration Officer provides administrative support for the delivery of under-graduate and post-graduate courses at NAS. As a member of the Student Services team, the Student Services Administration Officer has a primary role in administering the student lifecycle and providing frontline customer service duties and responding to student and academic staff enquiries.

What you bring to the role

You will have high level administration skills and previous experience working in a student services team. You will understand the student life cycle including applications, enrolments, fees, assessments, progression, completion and graduation. You will have good computer literary and can use word, excel, databases and information systems. You will be able to provide frontline customer services skills to students, staff and the general public. You will be deadline driven and have excellent organisational skills, along with the flexibility to handle competing priorities and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply

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

Please email your application to [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 1 February 2026, 5pm

Position Description

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.

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