Events and Commercial Manager

As the Events and Commercial Manager, you will drive commercial revenue for NAS through venue hire, partnerships and events.

Events and Commercial Manager

Permanent Full-time position (1.0 FTE)

About the National Art School

Our campus is located on Gadigal land in central Sydney, within the historic sandstone walls of what was once the Darlinghurst Gaol and is now one of the nation’s premier art institutions where many of Australia’s leading artists having studied and taught. The National Art School is Australia’s leading independent art school, dedicated to exceptional, studio-based art education and shaping contemporary art practice.

The National Art School (NAS) is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours), Masters and Doctorate courses. The School is at the forefront of learning, creativity and innovative practice utilising its independent identity and distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice.

The Position

As the Events and Commercial Manager, you will drive commercial revenue for NAS through venue hire, partnerships and events. The role leads commercial strategy and end-to-end event delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes that enhance client experience and align with NAS values.

What You Bring to The Role

You bring strong commercial event management experience, with a proven ability to drive revenue through venue hire and partnerships while delivering high-quality events. You have sound financial, contract, and risk management skills, excellent stakeholder and client management capabilities, and a solid understanding of WHS and compliance requirements. You’re confident operating in a regulated environment, flexible to work evenings and weekends, and aligned with ethical, EEO, and safety obligations.

How to Apply

Please visit the National Art School website https://nas.edu.au/working-at-nas/  for more information and to download the Information Pack.

Please include the following in your application:

• A covering letter addressing how your experience matches the job requirements.
• A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional experience.

If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please call Juanita Hyde on 02 9339 8672 or email [email protected]. 

Please email your application to [email protected]

The National Art School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The closing date for all applications will be Sunday, 22 February 2026.