First Nations Educator (Casual)

• Casual
• Sydney CBD – The Domain
• $48.96 per hour plus penalties and contribution to superannuation.

Established in 1871, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is located in Sydney’s The Domain adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery acknowledges the original custodians of this land – the Gadigal people.

The Art Gallery attracts around 2.6 million visitors annually and runs Australia’s largest education program with over 90,000 student and teacher visits per year.

With our expanded campus the Art Gallery has a new state-of-the-art building located next to our existing and much-loved building. Providing us with close to double the exhibition space, the expanded Art Gallery enables us to share more art with more people and provide more family, learning and educational programming for all our audiences.

We are seeking diverse, collaborative, supportive and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent and build on our rich history to create an even more inspiring Art Gallery for the future.

For more information about the Gallery and our future, please visit our website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au.

About the Role

First Nations Educators are trained to prepare and deliver learning programs, including guided tours and art-making workshops, for diverse audiences including school groups. First Nations Educators also work closely with the First Nations art team to support our wider suite of programs and community projects. This is a casual, paid position.

Previous experience in education, visual arts, or Indigenous Cultural work is desirable, but not essential.  

For more information about the role please view the role description and information for applicants or call the nominated contact person listed in the advertisement.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and other diversity groups.

We strive to achieve an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the recruitment team via [email protected]. You can also view our diversity and inclusion strategic framework here.

Enquiries                                                                                                                                 

If you require further details about this role, Amanda Peacock, Research and Interpretation Manager, First Nations art on 02 9225 1782 or email [email protected]

How to Apply

Your application should include:
a cover letter (no more than 300 words),
resume

*These are identified positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples only. 

This is a child-related role. If you are the successful applicant, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number as a condition of employment (if you do not already have this). For more information, visit https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check
In addition your employment may be subject to the Department’s National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment.
Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the new Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate.

If you require assistance submitting your application online or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team via [email protected]. For more information about adjustments, please visit: Information about adjustments available throughout the recruitment process 

Closing date for applications: 10 AM 14 August 2026 – applications must be lodged electronically. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.