Gallery Officer

About Us

Located on Wonnarua Country at the gateway to the Hunter Valley, Maitland Regional Art Gallery is a dynamic art gallery serving the community and visitors to Maitland NSW.

Maitland Regional Art Gallery has a dedicated audience with over 120,000 visitors annually making our Gallery one of the most visited cultural destinations in the Hunter-region. Our Gallery presents award-winning exhibitions alongside engaging and varied public programs, educational offerings and an in-depth Arts Health program.

Our diverse and vibrant Collection includes over 8000 works by Australian and international artists and continues to grow through selected acquisitions and generous donations.

The Opportunity

Maitland City Council is seeking casual Gallery Officers to join the MRAG team, to help deliver an exceptional customer experience to all Gallery visitors.

As a Gallery Officer, you will be responsible for enhancing the customer experience at Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) through taking accountability for the appearance, community engagement and administration of all gallery services.

On a day-to-day basis you will oversee front of house administration, support curatorial services including exhibition management, collection management and promotional activity and also support MRAG Store operations.

You

To be successful in this role you will have a Certificate IV in Arts Administration, Business Administration or equivalent demonstrated experience, as well as a current NSW Working with Children Check.

Further, you will have experience providing exceptional customer service, processing sales and demonstrated experience in the provision of client services to a diverse audience. Knowledge or familiarity with Australian Art terms, methods and mediums is also highly sought after.

Benefits

This is a casual opportunity, working across Tuesday- Sunday, with a base rate of $36.77 per hour + casual loading + 12% super + weekend penalties.

Questions?

Should you have any questions after reading the role charter, please contact Courtney Novak, on for further information.

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, submit your resume and cover letter.

Applications close: Sunday 9 November 2025

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation )