Program Assistant – Visitor Experience

Program Assistant – Visitor Experience-00009JA6

Casual with possibility of ongoing or temporary

Multiple positions

Casual – hours vary depending on availability and workload – in addition to standard hours, may include weekends

Sydney CBD – The Domain

$45.08 per hour + penalties and contribution to superannuation

Established in 1871, the Art Gallery of New South Wales is located in Sydney’s The Domain adjacent to the Royal Botanic Garden and near the Central Business District, the Gallery acknowledges the original custodians of this land – the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. The Gallery attracts around 1.4 million visitors annually and runs Australia’s largest education program with over 90,000 student and teacher visits per year.

We are seeking diverse, collaborative, supportive and brilliant individuals to work alongside our existing talent and build on our rich history.

Our commitment to diversity

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultures and people with a disability.

About the Role

Provide high level engagement and service to deliver tours and experiences of the collection that support the Art Gallery’s strategic plan of connecting with existing and potential audiences more effectively.

For more information about the role please view the and or contact the nominated contact person listed in the advertisement.

What technical / soft skills you require

Tertiary degree, or equivalent industry experience, in art history, fine arts or education, with strong knowledge of art history, contemporary art practice and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Australian art more broadly.

A knowledge of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture.

Proven experience and success in the delivery of programs to a high volume of international visitors of cultural diversity, with patience, respect, and a flexible approach and manner.

Experience in public speaking and facilitating creative discussions.

Good organisational skills, including the ability to establish priorities, achieve goals, and effectively work both independently and collaboratively.

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal courteously with visitors.

Working with Children Check.

Desirable

Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-discrimination Act 1997.

The ability to speak a language other than English, as well as deliver programs in nominated language. Bi-lingual skills (in particular Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Korean or Japanese) are an advantage.