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Working with Us

The National Gallery is a dynamic and rewarding workplace. Joining us means the chance to get up close and personal with leading Australian and international art.

We offer a wide range of roles for people from all different backgrounds. Whether front-of-house or behind-the-scenes, you’ll get to be part of a talented, collaborative team.

At the National Gallery we value the contribution and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTIQ+ people. We are committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of all our staff, and we support flexible working practices.

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.

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  • Personal Particulars Form
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  • 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


  • Curatorial Assistant, International Art

    NGA Level 4
    Position No. 4307
    Ongoing – Full-time
    $67,440 – $73,309

    Applications close midnight, Monday, 6 February 2023

  • Kenneth E Tyler Curatorial Assistant, Digitisation Project

    NGA Level 3
    Position No. 4515
    Non-ongoing – Full-time – 18 months
    $60,140 – $65,410

    Application close midnight, Monday, 6 February 2023

  • Senior Curator, International Art

    NGA Executive Level 1
    Position No. 4229
    Ongoing – Full-time
    $104,155 – $118,847

    Application close midnight, Monday, 6 February 2023

Yuuma, Gurruburri

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