Sales and Events Coordinator

Manage and promote commercial venue hire on our unique heritage campus and enjoy a dynamic and creative environment with diverse events.

About the National Art School 

The National Art School (NAS) is at the forefront of visual arts practice utilising our distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education, research, scholarship and professional practice.  

NAS is an independent art school committed to training the next generation of artists. We are focussed solely on the visual arts and the future of arts practice, offering the full range of tertiary degrees: Bachelor of Fine Art, Master of Fine Art and Doctor of Fine Art. Teaching across ceramics, drawing, painting, photomedia, printmaking and sculpture, our lecturers are experienced are at the forefront of their disciplines and the arts industry. 

The position 

The Sales and Events Coordinator plays a key role in promoting and coordinating commercial venue hire at the National Art School (NAS), located on a unique and historic heritage-listed campus in Darlinghurst. The role is responsible for managing client enquiries, preparing event plans and quotes, and ensuring client needs are clearly scoped and communicated — without exceeding agreed service levels or budgets. 

External events include commercial activations, corporate functions, product launches, weddings, live performances, filmshoots, photoshoots and more. The Sales and Events Coordinator ensures these opportunities are efficiently converted from enquiry to booking, then handed over smoothly for delivery by the production delivery staff, with any special risks or requirements escalated to the Event Manager as needed. Some hands-on delivery of internal and external events will need to be undertaken as part of this role. 

What you bring to the role 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need proven experience in event and venue coordination, with a strong focus on client service, quoting, and logistics. You’ll be confident managing the full sales journey—from enquiry to contract—while maintaining clear communication and professionalism throughout. Your ability to scope client needs, prepare accurate documentation, and navigate complex requests will be key to ensuring smooth handovers and high-quality event delivery. 

You’ll bring strong administrative and time management skills, along with working knowledge of CRM systems like Salesforce. A solid understanding of AV basics, preparing floorplans, run sheets, and WHS event compliance is essential, as is your ability to work flexibly across evenings and weekends. RSA certification and a current NSW Driver’s Licence are required, and experience working in heritage or regulated environments will be highly regarded. 

 How to Apply 

Please visit the National Art School website https://nas.edu.au/working-at-nas/  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 Juanita Hyde on 02 9339 8672 or email Juanita.hyde@nas.edu.au.  

Please email your application to hr@nas.edu.au  

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, 7 September 2025.