Jobs

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 parliamentary 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.
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
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Program Convenor, Kids & Families
NGA Level 6
Position No. 6076
Non-ongoing – 12-months
(Maternity cover – Part-time – 4 days a week)Applications close midnight, Wednesday 21 June 2023
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Artist Educator
NGA Level 5
Position No. SUP 142
CasualApplication closes midnight, Sunday 18 June 2023
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Emerging Learning Facilitator
NGA Level 3
Position no. SUP 363
CasualApplication close midnight, Sunday 18 June 2023
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Landscape Manager
Position No. 7229
Ongoing/ Non-ongoing – Full-time
NGA Executive Level 1Applications close midnight, Sunday 18 June 2023