In-Demand Art, gallery, museum Jobs in New South Wales

Assistant Curator Contemporary International Art
Art Gallery of NSW —Sydney NSW
- Up to $116,834 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
5h
kids ART workshop facilitator
Toonworld Pty Ltd —Newcastle NSW
- From $75 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
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3d
Junior Art Teacher
Rhodes Piano & Art —Rhodes NSW
- $26.44 - $35.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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Art Teacher
Artkookoo Art Studio —Castle Hill NSW
- $27 - $37 an hour
- Experience working with children
- Education
- In-person
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3d
Gallery Volunteer
Tactical Space Lab —St Peters NSW
- Laboratory
Art Teacher
Globalart Australia —Carlingford NSW
- $29 - $40 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
9d
Art Director (12 Months)
Careers at Eucalyptus —Sydney NSW
- AI
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Opportunity for lead Art Hanger, art installer or picture hanger
Professional Picture Hanging Pty Ltd —Newcastle NSW
- $40.75 - $57.10 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
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1d
Digital Artist or Illustrator
Task Ability Care Pty Ltd —Kellyville NSW
- $45 - $55 an hour
- Every weekend
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Arts & Cultural Development Officer
2. Shellharbour City Council (Active Recruitment) —Shellharbour NSW
- $1,531.23 - $1,624.95 a week
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
7d
3D Artist (Animation) - TikTok Design LIVE Gifts & Effects
TikTok —Sydney NSW
- Management
- AI
- Communication skills
Art Director - BALBOA
Foxtel Group —Artarmon NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Negotiation
- Free food
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Senior Art Curator and Manager, University Galleries
University of Newcastle —Newcastle NSW
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
2d
Cultural Collection Enhancement Project Assistant, First Nations
Australian Museum —Sydney NSW
- $102,936 - $128,912 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
1d
FNCAA Archivist
Australian Museum —Sydney NSW
- $70,189 - $88,184 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Databases
- Analysis skills
1d
Brand Designer
UntilNow —Sydney NSW
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Work from home
Administration Officer – Cocurricular and Performing Arts (closes Friday 21 August)
St Pius X College —Chatswood NSW
- Microsoft Excel
7d
CLINIQUE Myer Sydney - Beauty Advisor/Artist Beauty Advisor - Part Time 30hrs
Estee Lauder —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Customer service
Kids Visual Arts Teacher
Art on Canvas for Kids —Chatswood NSW
- $33 - $37 an hour
- Experience working with children
- In-person
Quick Apply
1d
Senior Curator Film
Art Gallery of NSW —Sydney NSW
- Up to $151,236 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
5d

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Assistant Curator Contemporary International Art

Art Gallery of NSW -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
Up to $116,834 a year
5 hours ago

Qualifications

Writing skills
Microsoft Office
Databases
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Art Gallery of NSW

Reference number

req74

Occupation

Arts, Sports and Recreation

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney City

Salary Information

Closing date

04 September 2026 at 10:00am

Assistant Curator, Contemporary International Art

Temporary, up to 12 months
Full time
Sydney CBD – The Domain
Assistant Curator Grade 2
Total Remuneration Package up to $116,834

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
Support the Chief curator in the management and delivery of exhibitions and related projects, including publishing; in the overall care, conservation, acquisition, research, interpretation, exhibition and display of the collection; and with curatorial administration and general support.

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.

What Technical/Soft Skills you require

Tertiary degree in art history or equivalent and knowledge of the department’s art coupled with curatorial experience or equivalent professional training in the arts sector, art gallery or art museum sector.
Proven experience in writing and researching to an academic standard, the ability to use Vernon CMS and/or other databases, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work responsively, dynamically and collaboratively on a wide range of curatorial projects and related programs.

Targeted Questions

Provide an example of when you have worked in a collaborative environment on a complex cultural project with multiple deadlines. Please describe the aspects of the project on which you worked and how you approached and managed its various challenges. (maximum of 400 words)
Describe a project you have worked on which involved working with an artist or a key external collaborator. Describe how you managed this relationship, noting any challenges encountered, and reflect on the outcome. (maximum of 300 words)
Select a contemporary international work from the Art Gallery’s collection and describe some interpretative strategies or approaches you would employ to bring this artwork to life for different audiences. (maximum of 300 words)

For your application to be considered, please submit your application online and provide:

Your resume (maximum five pages)
A covering letter addressing the technical/soft skills, as outlined above
A response to the targeted questions, in the text box provided in your application form

Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate.

Pre-employment checks are a critical part of our recruitment process and can include reference checks, working with children checks, criminal history checks, medical assessments, as well as various other checks to ensure your suitability for the role. It should be noted that discretion may be granted from the Art Gallery for those with a background check record. This is dependent on the role, its requirements, and the impact it has on the Art Gallery as a whole. A risk assessment will be carried out before a determination is made in this regard. Any criminal record information is kept in the strictest confidence, is not placed on an applicant's personal file, and is destroyed within very strict timeframes.

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, please contact Justin Paton, Chief Curator, at [email protected].

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: 10am 4 September 2026 – applications must be lodged electronically. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

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art, gallery, museum jobs in new south wales

Assistant Curator Contemporary International Art

kids ART workshop facilitator

Junior Art Teacher

Art Teacher

Gallery Volunteer

Art Teacher

Art Director (12 Months)

Opportunity for lead Art Hanger, art installer or picture hanger

Digital Artist or Illustrator

Arts & Cultural Development Officer

3D Artist (Animation) - TikTok Design LIVE Gifts & Effects

Art Director - BALBOA

Senior Art Curator and Manager, University Galleries

Cultural Collection Enhancement Project Assistant, First Nations

FNCAA Archivist

Brand Designer

Administration Officer – Cocurricular and Performing Arts (closes Friday 21 August)

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