About the National Art School

The National Art School (NAS) is at the forefront of innovative arts practice utilising our distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice. NAS has a firm commitment as a 21st century art school in preparing the next generation of artists to take our stories to the world. NAS is an independent art school with an Academic Board focussed on dynamic studio-based education to enable, educate, enhance and propel students as the artists of tomorrow to shape the future of art. The National Art School is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Master and Doctorate courses in Painting, Photomedia, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Printmaking, and core subjects in Drawing and Art History and Theory. We are a State Significant organisation (SSO) in NSW with a dedication to become the leading art school in the Asia Pacific.

The position

The Student Wellbeing Officer will be the main point of contact for general welfare and academic enquiries from students and staff and will take the lead on student wellbeing, welfare and NAS’ education provision.

What you bring to the role

You will have experience assisting students with their welfare, counselling and learning requirements in an Academic setting. You will have knowledge of behaviour, psychological and wellbeing theories and practices relevant to students. You will have a focus on prevention, intervention, student learning and actively connect with internal and external networks to build, develop and maintain best practice. You will have the ability to make independent decisions on how to respond to queries, provide short-term counselling to students and to direct students to other internal and external services and make referrals as appropriate.

How to Apply

Please visit the National Art School website www.nas.edu.au for more information and to download the position description.

Please click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

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 [email protected] using the subject line: Student Wellbeing Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

A position description is attached.