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About the Gallery

The National Gallery is one of Australia’s leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include excellence, creativity, courage, respect, and accountability.

Working at the Gallery

When you work at the National Gallery you will be exposed to some of the world’s leading Australian and international art and artists. We are located in the national triangle on the waterfront and your lunchtimes can be spent in our beautiful sculpture garden or around Lake Burley Griffin.

We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and you will have access to low-cost, onsite car parking.

The National Gallery is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and we expect our people to share this commitment and work safely at all times.

We value the contribution that a diverse workforce brings and encourage people from a diverse background to apply. This might include identifying as First Nations peoples, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Current vacancies and all recruitment documentation required to apply for a job with the National Gallery are listed on this page. Please contact recruitment@nga.gov.au for further information.

  • National Gallery Enterprise Agreement
  • National Gallery Determination 2022
  • Personal Particulars Form
  • Temporary Register Form

Hospitality Opportunities

Our Venue and Events Partner, Restaurant Associates (part of the Compass Group), is looking to fill a number of exciting hospitality roles at the Gallery including casual event and retail positions. To find out more contact Ashleigh Wood on +61 2 6240 6729 or ashleigh.wood@nga.gov.au.

Vacancies


  • Art Store Coordinator

    NGA Level 5
    Position No. 2225
    Ongoing – Full-time

    Application close midnight, Sunday 22 October 2023

  • Manager, IT

    NGA Executive Level 1
    Position Number SUP 330
    Ongoing – Full-time

    Applications close midnight, Sunday 8 October 2023

  • Senior Registration Officer, Collection and Storage

    NGA Level 5
    Position No. 7107
    Ongoing – Full-time

    Applications close midnight, Sunday, 2 October 2023

  • Assistant Registrar, Documentation

    NGA Level 6
    Position No. 7212
    Non-ongoing/Ongoing – Full-time

    Application close midnight, Sunday 2 October 2023

  • Visitor Experience Host

    NGA Level 2
    Position No. TBC
    Ongoing – Part-time

    Application close midnight, Monday 25 September 2023

  • Accounts Receivable Officer

    NGA Level 4
    Position No. 3006
    Ongoing – Full-time

    Applications close midnight, Sunday 24 September 2023

  • Financial Accountant

    NGA Level 5
    Position No. 3008
    Ongoing – Full-time

    Applications close midnight Sunday, 24 September 2023

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The National Gallery acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Kamberri/Canberra region, and recognises their continuous connection to culture, community and Country.

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