Engagement Supervisor, Learning

National Gallery of Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra invites applications for the Engagement Supervisor, Learning. This part-time role oversees daily operation of interactive learning spaces, supports casual staff and volunteers, and contributes to program reporting.

You will facilitate learning spaces, engage diverse audiences, and participate in training in the National Gallery’s Creative Learning Approach. Weekend work is required on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Training facilitation

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

National Gallery of Australia – Parkes ACT

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.

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.

The key duties of the position include:

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.

Eligibility

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.

Getting to know the National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery is one of Australia’s leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.