Facilities and Risk Manager - Fast Hire

About the National Art School

The National Art School is Australia’s leading art school with a progressive agenda for growth and a firm commitment to continuing studio-based education. The National Art School (NAS) is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Masters and Doctorate courses in Photomedia, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Printmaking; and core subjects in Drawing and Art History and Theory. The School is at the forefront of learning, creativity and innovative practice utilising its independent identity and distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice. The NSW Arts Minister announced a 45 year lease and ongoing funding to the National Art School as a State Significant Organisation (SSO) which has afforded ongoing certainty of tenure onsite and the foundation to build a successful independent art school. 

The position

The Facilities and Risk Manager effectively manages and organises services and resources for the facilities, security, WHS, and campus operations of National Art School sites. In addition, they provide leadership to the Facilities and Security teams; provides strategic support and advice to senior management on all issues related to facilities and campus operations of the National Art School.

What you bring to the role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will work as part of a close-knit team. The role involves day-to-day property and facilities management as well as larger project works across NAS. You have the ability build strong working relationships with all key stakeholders and have managed budgets, set forecasts and are number savvy. You will have excellent problem-solving skills with a proven capacity to exercise initiative and develop solutions. You will have good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, along with operational and facilities management experience with building services and infrastructure. You will be experienced in risk management and a passionate advocate for workplace health, safety and compliance. 

How to Apply

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

Please email your application to [email protected] 

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 19 May 2024.