National Gallery learning programs celebrate creative practice and provide audiences across Australia with opportunities to engage with art, artists, stories and ideas.

The Engagement Supervisor, Learning is a key role supporting the operation and delivery of interactive learning spaces at the National Gallery.

Interactive learning spaces are experiential learning environments that offer audiences hands-on, creative and reflective ways to engage with exhibitions and the practice of artists. Audiences are encouraged to make connections, share ideas and build understanding of art and artmaking.

While children and families are key audiences, interactive learning spaces are designed for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. The Engagement Supervisor, Learning, will play an important role in creating an environment where visitors feel welcomed, confident and encouraged to participate. The role will support audiences to actively engage with artworks, materials, ideas and creative processes.

The Engagement Supervisor, Learning will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of interactive learning spaces, including monitoring and replenishing materials and resources, ordering supplies, maintaining the presentation and cleanliness of the space and recording audience attendance The role will supervise and support casual staff and volunteers and contribute to reporting and evaluation.

The Engagement Supervisor, Learning, will undertake training in the National Gallery’s Creative Learning Approach.



The position is delivered onsite at the National Gallery and weekend work is required on a regular basis. It is expected that the Engagement Supervisor works one weekend day per week.

The position reports to the Operations Coordinator and will work closely with the Senior Project Officer and Public Programs Manager.

This is a part time, 3 days per week, non-ongoing employment opportunity with the possibility of becoming ongoing.

In accordance with the APS 4 work level standards, you will have the following key responsibilities:

- Participate in training in learning facilitation, including creative workshops
- Facilitate interactive learning space participation for a range of audiences including schools, children, young people, families, adults and access audiences.
- Set-up and pack-down learning spaces and maintain materials, resources and equipment.
- Provide excellent customer service to gallery audiences.
- Monitor the safe operation of interactive learning spaces and report issues and concerns as required.
- Supervise casual staff supporting the delivery of interactive learning spaces.
- Understand the objectives of the National Gallery Learning team and participate in collaborative planning sessions.




- Work collaboratively as part of the Learning team, contribute to problem-solving and be flexible and responsive to change.
- Be responsive to the needs of audiences, including ages, abilities, interests and levels of engagement.
- Support the delivery of learning programs and events as required.

Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the Gallery, you must be an Australian citizen.

Police Check – to be eligible for this role you must complete a police check.

Working With Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) – to be eligible for this role you must hold a current WWVP card.

HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role please go to the National Gallery's Careers portal.

You should provide a tailored CV (maximum of three pages) along with a statement of no more than two pages that outlines your skills, capabilities and experience, against the information above.

In your statement response you should keep in mind the capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role, as identified in the information above. Try not to duplicate information that can be found in your CV but do highlight any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

An order of merit or merit pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 18 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. If you do not wish to be added to an order of merit, please notify us in your application.

📌 Engagement Supervisor, Learning (Australia)
🏢 National Gallery of Australia
📍 Australia