National Gallery learning programs celebrate creative practice and provide audiences across Australia with opportunities to engage with art, artists, stories and ideas. Volunteers make an important contribution to these programs.

The Volunteer and Tours Program Coordinator coordinates the Learning teams volunteer program. This includes the Voluntary Guides, who deliver daily tours of the national collection and exhibitions, and volunteers supporting engagement spaces, access programs and other learning programs.

The Volunteer and Tours Program Coordinator is the primary operational contact for Learning volunteers. The role is responsible for coordinating for volunteer training, meetings and events,



working with curators to coordinate curatorial talks and exhibition walk-throughs that prepare volunteers for each new exhibition. The role also coordinates the daily tours program including guided tour bookings and provides daily support to Voluntary Guides on weekdays The role contributes ideas for recent tour formats and volunteer opportunities that connect audiences with the National Gallery’s artistic program and supports their trial, evaluation and implementation.

This is an ongoing, full-time position. Some weekend and evening work is required. Applications close 11:50pm Sunday, 22 November 2026.

📌 Volunteer & Tours Program Coordinator (Canberra)
🏢 National Gallery of Australia
📍 Canberra