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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Final call! This is your last chance to apply for our BFA degree for 2026.
 
Applications close 29 January.
 
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Join us from 6–9pm on Thursday 22 January for the opening of SEARCHERS: Graffiti and Contemporary Art.

Featuring Ben Aitken, Howard Arkley, BAGL, BREAK, Andrew Browne, Daniel Crooks, Adam Cullen, Mikala Dwyer, Dale Frank, Shaun Gladwell, Brendan Huntley, Rhys John Kaye, Luke Kennedy, LAZY, Mim Libro, Fiona Lowry, Eddie Martin, MACH, Tony McGillick, Paul McNeil, TV Moore, Callum Morton, Tresor Murace, Sidney Nolan, POWER, Ben Quilty, Scott Redford, Reko Rennie, RUM, Leslie Rice, Joan Ross, Khaled Sabsabi, Tim Silver, SNAIL, SPICE, Bridget Stehli, Maya Stocks, Latai Taumoepeau & TAVEN

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Presented as part of @sydney_festival.

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Sidney Nolan, ‘Untitled’, 1983, spray can enamel on canvas, Nolan Collection, managed by Canberra Museum and Gallery on behalf of the Australian Government
Marking 20 years of the National Art School Gallery, we are thrilled to share this year's program of ambitious group and solo exhibitions that foster critical appreciation and innovative art practice.
 
SEARCHERS: Graffiti and Contemporary Art
17 January – 11 April
Opening: Thurs 22 January, 6pm
Bringing together over thirty of Australia's most dynamic artists united by one charged medium: spray paint, presented as part of @sydney_festival.
 
QUEER CONTEMPORARY 
Liz Bradshaw: I didn't expect to live this long
13 February – 7 March
Opening: Thurs 12 February, 6pm
Experience a large-scale sculpture and installation by NAS alum Liz Bradshaw as part of @sydneymardigras.
 
Mitch Cairns: Artist's Mouth
1 May – 11 July
Opening: Thurs 30 April, 6pm
Presented with the @instituteofmodernart, the largest and most comprehensive exhibition by Sydney-based artist and NAS alum Mitch Cairns.
 
Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste
31 July – 25 October
Opening: Thurs 30 July, 6pm
Celebrating the legacy of NAS alum and one of Australia's most beloved painters, Margaret Olley AC.
 
The Postgrad Show 
6–15 November
 
The Grad Show
4–13 December

Full program 🔗 in bio.
 
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Howard Arkley, 'Triple fronted', 1987, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Mollie and Jim Gowing Bequest Fund 2014 © The Estate of Howard Arkley, courtesy Kalli Rolfe Contemporary Art, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales
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