Gallery Assistant — Part-Time with Flexible Hours

Clarence Valley Council; Grafton; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Clarence Valley Council is seeking two part-time, temporary Gallery Assistants for a six-month term at the Grafton Regional Gallery in NSW. The roles involve delivering friendly customer service, assisting with retail operations, and supporting exhibitions and events.

Responsibilities include stock management, installation support, and ensuring a welcoming gallery environment. Weekend work and occasional after-hours events are required; salary is pro rata plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description
• Attach certificates and licences as listed in the essential requirements as a supporting document
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Please state if you are wanting part time or casual employment
• Answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question
• Q1. Describe a situation at work that was challenging? What did you do and why? What did you learn from the situation.
• Q2. Give an example of a customer service situation you handled well. Why do you think you got a positive outcome?

Responsibilities

• Provide professional customer service
• Support retail operations
• Share information about the Gallery's exhibitions and programs
• Contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Gallery
• Undertake retail sales and reconciliations
• Maintain stock and displays
• Assist with exhibition installation and gallery events
• Provide administrative and operational support to staff
• Ensure high standards of presentation and security throughout the Gallery precinct

Job description

Clarence Valley Council is seeking two part-time, temporary Gallery Assistants for a six-month term at the Grafton Regional Gallery in NSW. The roles involve delivering friendly customer service, assisting with retail operations, and supporting exhibitions and events.

Responsibilities include stock management, installation support, and ensuring a welcoming gallery environment. Weekend work and occasional after-hours events are required; salary is pro rata plus superannuation.