Emerging Arts: Gallery Programs & Operations Trainee

City Of Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga City Council

On-site

AUD 42,000 - 45,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Above award rates
38-hour week with study time
Supportive arts team
Career development

Job summary

City Of Wagga Wagga is seeking a motivated gallery trainee to join our regional arts venue. You will welcome visitors, support front of house, assist exhibitions and programs, and help with events and venue hire.

No prior gallery experience is required; your attitude, curiosity and reliability matter. The role offers a 38-hour week, study time, and a path to a national arts qualification within a creative team.

Qualifications

  • No prior gallery experience required.
  • Interest in arts, culture and people.
  • Attitude, curiosity, reliability.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to a busy environment.

Responsibilities

  • Welcoming visitors with friendly, knowledgeable service.
  • Assisting with front of house operations, retail, stock management.
  • Helping with exhibitions, artist programs, residencies and learning activities.
  • Supporting Gallery events, functions and venue hire.
  • Assisting with school, community and engagement programs.
  • Learning artwork handling, collection care, and condition reporting.

Skills

Customer service
Front of house
Stock management
Event support
Arts enthusiasm

Job description

City Of Wagga Wagga is seeking a motivated gallery trainee to join our regional arts venue. You will welcome visitors, support front of house, assist exhibitions and programs, and help with events and venue hire.

No prior gallery experience is required; your attitude, curiosity and reliability matter. The role offers a 38-hour week, study time, and a path to a national arts qualification within a creative team.

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