National Gallery of Australia Recruiting Volunteer and Tours Program Coordinator for Art Education
The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra is recruiting a Volunteer & Tours Program Coordinator for its professional Learning team. This salaried museum-education position organises volunteer guides, daily tours and accessible encounters with art collections and temporary exhibitions. It is not a volunteer-only role: the appointee is an employed APS Level 4 coordinator responsible for guiding and supporting the gallery's volunteer programme. This vacancy is separate from the gallery's previously featured Exhibition Design & Workshop Manager appointment.
Employer, remuneration, contract and application dates
Employer: National Gallery of Australia, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Classification: NGA4 / Australian Public Service Level 4. Full-time, ongoing government employment, on site with flexible conditions and occasional weekend/evening activity. Official 2026 APS Jobs vacancy reports an annual salary range of AUD $75,279–$81,830, corresponding to the Gallery's current NGA Level 4 salary scale; these are the salary figures from the official APS page, not Glassdoor estimates. Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11:50pm Canberra AEDT according to the museum-sector recruitment notice.
Main responsibilities
Coordinate the Gallery Learning team's volunteer programme, including the Voluntary Guides who deliver daily tours of the national collection and special exhibitions. Recruit, roster, onboard and support volunteers; organise training, meetings, curatorial talks and walk-throughs of new exhibitions. Manage guided-tour bookings, volunteer schedules and event logistics, and build accurate records in Better Impact volunteer systems, Tessitura ticketing and Wagtail website pages. Collaborate with curators, public-programming teams, visitor services and marketing to evaluate and improve gallery learning.
Professional experience and eligibility
The appointment calls for confident arts and education administration, strong interpersonal skills, volunteer coordination and sensitivity to visitor access and learning. Experience managing schedules, working with museum professionals, communicating with arts volunteers and using business or events software will help. This Australian Public Service appointment requires Australian citizenship, a police check and a current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card, as stated in the official APS Jobs notice. Candidates must also meet the NGA4 selection criteria and be available for occasional weekend and evening duties.
How to apply
Follow the official Australian Public Service job listing for the National Gallery of Australia 'Volunteer & Tours Program Coordinator', and submit through the employer-linked Aurion portal before 11:50pm AEDT on Sunday 22 November 2026. Check the NGA4 work eligibility, role statement, reference details and application response requirements before submitting. The position itself is a remunerated career role, distinct from the volunteers it coordinates.
Original employer and recruitment information
About the organisation
The National Gallery of Australia is Australia's national public art museum based in Canberra, with a large collection of Australian and international art and touring exhibitions. Its Learning programme works with curators and volunteer guides to make art and artists' stories accessible to a wide range of visitors and community groups.
Editorial verification and official terms
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