12-month fixed term contract (maternity leave cover)

About the National Art School

The National Art School is Australia’s leading independent art school with a progressive agenda for growth and a firm commitment to continuing studio-based education. The National Art School (NAS) is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Masters and Doctorate courses in Photomedia, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Printmaking; and core subjects in Drawing and Art History and Theory. The School is at the forefront of learning, creativity and innovative practice utilising its independent identity and distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice.

The position

As part of the Student Services team, the Student Wellbeing Officer will be the main point of contact for general welfare and academic enquiries from students and staff and will take the lead on student wellbeing, welfare and NAS’ education provision. This role is a twelve-month maternity leave fixed term contract.

What you bring to the role

You will have experience assisting students with their welfare, counselling and learning requirements in an Academic setting. You will have knowledge of behavioural, psychological and wellbeing theories and practices relevant to students. You will have a focus on prevention, intervention, student learning and actively connect with internal and external networks to build, develop and maintain best practice. You will have the ability to make independent decisions on how to respond to queries, provide short-term counselling to students and to direct students to other internal and external services and make referrals as appropriate.

How to Apply

Please visit the National Art School website www.nas.edu.au for more information and to download the position description. 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 Sunday, 22 June 2025.