Head of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art
Full time permanent position
The position
The National Art School is seeking an outstanding Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist / educator to join us as Head of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art from the commencement of the 2020 academic year.
The Head of the Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art department will lead the development and delivery of the educational programs and curricula for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the National Art School and will play a leading role with regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocacy and engagement at NAS.
In addition to stewardship of the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs, the successful candidate will contribute to teaching / supervision of NAS students across the broader scope of the school’s programs related to their area/s of specialisation, including:
- Undergraduate teaching (practical and/or theoretical)
- Postgraduate supervision
- Cultural / curatorial programming
- Mentorship to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff members of NAS
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What you bring to the role
Academic faculty employed at this level are expected to be professionally active within their field of specialisation and are expected to make a significant contribution to practice, scholarship and teaching in their discipline at a national and international level.
A competitive remuneration package is available to the successful candidate.
How to Apply
Please include the following in your application:
- A covering letter addressing how your experience meets each selection criterion in detail;
- A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional experience.
- Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for this position. This eligibility requirement is enabled under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977.
Please send your application to hr@nas.edu.au
The closing date for all applications will be Sunday, 24 November 2019
Lecturer – Sculpture
Permanent part time position (0.5 FTE)
The position
The Lecturer – Sculpture is primarily responsible for teaching and supervision at all levels within the degree programs of the National Art School (NAS), including the development of appropriate teaching resources and related course administration within the Sculpture department. The role also requires a broad contribution to NAS operations including participation in School committees, events, student recruitment and promotional activities.
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What you bring to the role
Academic faculty employed at this level are expected to be professionally active within their field of specialisation and are expected to make a significant contribution to practice, scholarship and teaching in their discipline at a national level.
A competitive remuneration package is available to the successful candidate.
How to Apply
Please include the following in your application:
- A covering letter addressing how your experience meets each selection criterion in detail;
- A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional experience.
Please send your application to hr@nas.edu.au
The closing date for all applications will be Sunday, 24 November 2019
Lecturer – Painting
Permanent full time and/or part time positions up to 2.0 FTE
The position
The Lecturer – Painting is primarily responsible for teaching and supervision at all levels within the degree programs of the National Art School (NAS), including the development of appropriate teaching resources and related course administration within the Painting department. The role also requires a broad contribution to NAS operations including participation in School committees, events, student recruitment and promotional activities.
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What you bring to the role
Academic faculty employed at this level are expected to be professionally active within their field of specialisation, and are expected to make a significant contribution to practice, scholarship and teaching in their discipline at a national level.
A competitive remuneration package is available to the successful candidate.
How to Apply
Please include the following in your application:
- A covering letter addressing how your experience meets each selection criterion in detail;
- A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional experience.
Please send your application to hr@nas.edu.au
The closing date for all applications will be Sunday, 24 November 2019
Librarian
The position
We are seeking to hire a Librarian. The Librarian is responsible for the delivery frontline customer service and information literacy programs; maintenance and development of the specialist collection of fine art resources, including cataloguing new resources; and providing high-level reference services to post-grad students. The Librarian, with other library staff, also co-ordinates the Library Stairwell Gallery, a student exhibition space within the library. These duties are undertaken in the context of a small, cooperative, professional team.
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What you bring to the role
You will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with academic library experience (or equivalent) and an in-depth knowledge of the visual arts. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a diverse range of library users. The Library team is a small friendly close knit team looking for a great fit to work both independently and as part of the team.
A competitive remuneration package is available to the successful candidate.
Application
To be considered for this position, your application must include a one to two-page introduction letter responding to the questions below, along with your current resume.
- This position requires a knowledge of and interest in art. Can you describe how you gained your art knowledge? How would you use this knowledge to assist the students at the National Art School?
- This role delivers seminars on the use of the library to staff and students. What level of experience have you had delivering seminars?
- The Librarian is responsible for cataloguing and accessioning new resources and promoting them through social media. Please describe your experience in this area.
- The Librarian coordinates the Library Stairwell Gallery. Can you please discuss a project you have managed like this?
Please email all applications to: hr@nas.edu.au
If there is any way we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you please contact us through email at hr@nas.edu.au or via phone on 9339 8672.
For further information about the position, please contact Juanita Hyde via email: hr@nas.edu.au
Applications close 6pm Sunday, 1 December 2019
Casual Human Resources Officer
The position
We are seeking to hire an HR Officer. The role is a casual position and it is anticipated will be available for five days a week for approximately three months. This could be extended if business demands are there for the 2020 Academic Year.
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What you bring to the role
You will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual – the HR Officer is responsible for providing frontline customer oriented human resource advice. The HR team is a small friendly close-knit team looking for a great fit to work both independently and as part of the team.
Working under the direction of the HR Manager, the HR Officer will review and update all NAS staff policies and procedures to ensure that NAS is compliant with employment legislation and current HR trends. The HR Officer is also responsible for providing support across various HR functions and HR project work.
A competitive remuneration package is available to the successful candidate.
Application
Please include the following in your application:
- A covering letter addressing how your experience meets the selection criterion in detail;
- A comprehensive resume.
If there is any way we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you please contact us through email at hr@nas.edu.au or via phone on 9339 8672.
Please send your application to hr@nas.edu.au
As this role is casual and needs to be filled quickly due to business requirements we will be conducting interviews immediately and will remove the job advertisement once the role is filled.
