Marketing and Communications Assistant

Join our leading art institution where your creativity helps shape exhibitions, events and student experiences.

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 (NAS) is Australia’s leading independent art school, dedicated to exceptional, studio-based art education and shaping contemporary art practice.  

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

The Marketing & Communications Assistant provides essential marketing and administration support to ensure the delivery of marketing activities across digital platforms, events, and internal processes.

This role focuses on uploading content, maintaining records and databases, organising assets, coordinating logistical tasks, supporting the production and distribution of marketing materials that strengthen NAS’ visibility and reputation.

The Marketing and Communications Assistant helps ensure that NAS’s communications are welcoming, representative, and aligned with best practice standards for inclusive content, respect the diversity of our community, and that marketing activities are designed with audience awareness and engagement in mind.

What you bring to the role

You bring a mix of relevant study and hands‑on experience across marketing, communications, or arts administration. You communicate clearly, stay organised, and take pride in accuracy and follow‑through. You’re confident using social media, updating web content, working with CRM systems, and navigating Microsoft Office, and you enjoy learning new digital tools. With basic design skills in Canva and a genuine interest in the visual arts, you contribute to a creative, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

How to Apply

Please visit the National Art School website https://nas.edu.au/about/work-with-us  for more information and to download the position description. 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 Abby Hasleham on 02 9339 8658 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 26 April 2026.