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.

Student Services Assistant

The Student Services Assistant assists the Student Services team in providing administrative support for the efficient delivery of courses and student enrolments at NAS. The Student Services Assistant will assist in liaising with academic program coordinators to support effective delivery of NAS courses and provide frontline customer service duties in facilitating student enquiries, enrolments and assisting with academic staff enquiries.

You will have relevant qualifications and proven administration experience. You will have excellent organisational skills, including an ability to manage records, work to deadlines and prioritise your own workload in a busy work environment. You will enjoy serving as the first point of contact for student inquiries at our art school, providing information on programs, class schedules, and events with prompt and friendly assistance. You will have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a closely knit team.

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 Apeksha Halasagi 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 Sunday, 20 July 2025.

Finance and Business Support Administrator

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.

You will have great organisational skills, attention to detail and be an analytical and clear thinker. You will have excellent communication skills to be able to assist staff with their questions and train people on using the financial and IT systems and following procedures. You will be a team player with the ability to work autonomously.

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 Apeksha Halasagi 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 Sunday, 20 July 2025.

Digitisation Volunteer

The National Art School Archive and Collection team is looking for enthusiastic Digitisation Volunteers to help bring our art collection to life! Your work will play a key role in making art and history more accessible—by photographing and recording our collections, enhancing our museum database, and digitising our extensive archive of photographs. Through your efforts, every stored object and artwork in our collection will have a high-quality, searchable digital record for generations to come.

As a volunteer, you’ll gain hands-on experience working within a small, friendly team while deepening your understanding of the National Art School and its rich history. Plus, you’ll enjoy exclusive perks like invitations to exhibition openings, lectures, special events, and library borrowing privileges.

If you have photography skills and a keen interest in art and archives, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and motivation for joining our team as a Volunteer.

If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please call Apeksha Halasagi on 02 9339 8658 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.

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis.

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Next Saturday, join us for a fun-filled day of family friendly, free creative activities. There will be sound baths, drop-in artmaking, children's activities, an artists and curators panel talk, followed by dj sets and food trucks. Stick around for after-hours access to the gallery and the Shared Skies Music Concert with BARKAA, Rainbow Chan and DJ Rocky Stallone (ticketed, 18+). 

Visit our website to view the full program (link in bio).

The Neighbour at the Gate has been made possible with the generous support of the NSW Government through its Blockbusters Funding initiative.
Just over a week to go until the 'Shared Skies' music concert featuring BARKAA, "The New Matriarch of Australian Rap" (GQ), and Rainbow Chan, Artist of the Year at the 2022 FBi SMAC Awards. But who’s counting? 👀

🎫 Concession tickets just $25 — link in bio.

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The Neighbour at the Gate has been made possible with the generous support of the NSW Government through its Blockbusters Funding initiative.
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