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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

Employment opportunities

We’re chuffed that you’re thinking of joining us. Below you’ll find a myriad of information about us and how to apply for jobs.

We have around 60 staff who specialise in a wide variety of roles including Access and Learning, Curatorial, Collection and Exhibitions, External Relations, Foundation and Corporate Services.

Current Vacancies

EL1 Senior Curator, First Nations

Applications close midnight Sunday 28 April 2024

Reporting to the Director, Curatorial & Collection, the Senior Curator, First Nations will play a critical role in the strategic direction of the organisation, specifically around the meaningful centring of First Nations perspectives, interpretations and cultural frameworks in both the artistic program and collection development.

APS5 Executive Assistant

Applications close midnight 12 May 2024

Reporting to the Executive Officer, the occupant of this position is required to provide high level support to the Director of the Gallery and coordinating workflows in the Executive Office. The successful applicant will have a bright and positive demeanour, the ability to work autonomously, manage competing deadlines and highly developed interpersonal skills are essential to be successful in this role.

APS4 Learning Facilitator (Temporary Register)

Applications close midnight 30 June 2024

The Gallery is establishing a temporary register to fill short-term vacancies when they arise throughout the 2023-24 Financial Year. Vacancies could be full-time or part-time.

APS2 Casual Visitor Services Officers (Temporary Register)

Applications close midnight 30 June 2024

The Visitor Services Officer is part of the Access and Learning Team greeting visitors as part of the front of house team. This role requires experience in dealing with the general public, welcoming at the door and guiding them to the Gallery amenities, scanning pre-sold exhibition tickets, and assisting visitors to various exhibitions in the Gallery.

 

How to apply

The vacancy’s position description has all the information you’ll need. It includes eligibility requirements, basis for selection, what your application should include, referee reports, presentation, where to send your application and who to contact if you have any questions.

We recognise the great contribution from our staff in realising our mission and values; and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring a child safe and child friendly environment, and to sustaining a safe workplace and inclusive culture. Our staff actively contribute to the wellbeing and safety of our visitors and each other.

You can find our employment conditions in the National Portrait Gallery Enterprise Agreement 2017-20 and National Portrait Gallery of Australia Non-SES Employees Determination 2023/2, which encourages high performance and ongoing learning, while promoting a balance between work and personal commitments.

For questions about our employment conditions or the application process, please email hrservices@npg.gov.au

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Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia

Phone +61 2 6102 7000
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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.

The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a Reproduction request. For further information please contact NPG Copyright.

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