Art Gallery Assistant

FireWorks seeks a Gallery Assistant to support artwork sales through tasks associated with the daily operations of a retail gallery environment.

Art Gallery Assistant – Casual Position

Five (5) days per fortnight (2 x Fridays & 2 x Saturdays + 1 x either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) $30,000 Gross PA plus 12 % Superannuation

FireWorks Gallery seeks a mature, self-motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised person who will provide support and assistance with artwork sales through a range of tasks associated with the daily operations of a fast-paced retail gallery environment.

THE ROLE/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Client service through to sales & logistics follow-up
• Registration of artworks, art-handling, install & de-install of exhibitions, stocktakes, dispatch of artworks
• Front of House reception & general administration tasks, including telephone, online & in-person inquiries
• Content creation & editing for digital marketing platforms including for web, social media, YouTube videos & MailChimp
• Writing & proofing media releases & short media listings (online & offline)
• Maintaining client, media & inventory databases
• Facilitating gallery events including exhibition openings
• PA duties to Director
• Filing & archiving of gallery materials and information
• Regular cleaning & presentation of gallery spaces

THE PERSON/ KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tertiary or similar qualifications in arts administration, marketing, communication or similar &/or relevant experience in an art gallery/similar retail environment or professional office
• Sales experience focusing on coordination & follow-up
• High level office administration skills including Microsoft Office Suite & maintaining database (FileMaker Pro)
• Experience with digital marketing platforms & software including for web (Drupal CMS), social media, YouTube videos (Premier Pro) & MailChimp
• Experience with filming short videos using audiovisual equipment, & with stills photography
• Knowledge & interest in Australian contemporary art
• Ability to successfully manage competing priorities under pressure & to be able to work both independently & in a small team
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Punctuality & a high level of personal presentation
• Current RSA Certificate QLD

HOW TO APPLY

Please email ALL the following for your application to be considered:

ATTN: Danica Eather. [email protected]

Only Australian citizens and permanent residents please apply.

Applications close Sunday 3 May 2026 at 11pm AEST.

You will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

Interviews will take place Wednesday 6 May 2026 at Bowen Hills.

Position starts Wednesday 27 May 2026

Roster for first month (950am-505pm)

Wednesday 27, Friday 29, Saturday 30 MAY

Friday 5, Saturday 6 JUNE

Tuesday 9, Friday 12, Saturday 13 JUNE

Friday 19, Saturday 20 JUNE

Additional hours required as necessary (exhibition installation, openings, events, etc.)

Position is remunerated at casual rates under MA000004: General Retail Industry Award 2020

FireWorks Gallery closes each year for four (4) weeks from 6pm XMAS EVE (or the Saturday prior from 5pm where XMAS EVE falls on a Sunday or Monday) until the week of Australia Day. All staff take leave during this period.