"Head of Postgraduate Studies"

The Position

The Head of Postgraduate Studies is responsible for developing and leading Postgraduate courses and curricula at the National Art School, including the BFA(Hons), MFA and DFA degrees. The Full-time Head of Postgraduate Studies works with the other Heads of Department and Heads of Programs to deliver academic and research support to students.

What you bring to the role

The Head of Postgraduate Studies provides academic leadership and management of the postgraduate courses, including collaboration with permanent staff, line management of sessional staff, studio allocation, budget oversight, and management of related learning and teaching resources.

In keeping with minimum standards for Academic Levels under the Australian Higher Education – Academic Staff – Award 2020, staff employed at this level can normally be expected to make original and innovative contributions to the advancement of scholarship, research and teaching in their discipline.

A competitive remuneration package is available to the successful candidate.

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 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 8 March 2026