Program objective
The objective of this Expression of Interest (EOI) is to fill up to three positions on the National Art School Board of Directors. Three Directors will be appointed as ‘casual appointees’ for terms of up to one year. The Directors will be eligible for re-election for a first term of up to three years.
The Board of Directors has responsibility for providing leadership and direction of the National Art School and oversight of the leadership of the School. The principal mission of the National Art School is to be a centre of excellence for the provision of higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice in the visual arts and related fields.
Members of the Board will contribute to the long-term strategic planning of the National Art School, including governance and oversight of the National Art School’s strategic direction and performance, and providing expert advice and support to the shareholding members and Director (CEO) on any matter relating to the school. The Directors are responsible for accountability, strategy, resourcing, advocacy and monitoring.
Applications are invited from candidates that demonstrate extensive audit, governance or philanthropy experience, and strong art and education sector knowledge. Create NSW is committed to the Board reflecting a diversity of skills, experience and backgrounds, and encourages all interested applicants to apply.
For more information, please see the FAQs.
This EOI is administered by Create NSW.
Eligibility
Who can’t apply
You are ineligible to apply to the National Art School Board of Directors if:
- You have been employed by the National Art School within the last three years
- You have a business or other contractual relationship with the National Art School within the last three years
- You have been involved in the management of the National Art School within the last three years.
All Board members must undertake a NSW Government probity check which may include Confirmation of Identity, National Police History, bankruptcy and directorships checks before their appointment is confirmed. Members must also satisfy the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Fit and Proper Persons criteria.
What your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
To apply for this EOI, you will need to provide:
- an up-to-date resume or CV
- a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role
- a completed Expression of Interest Form (PDF 121.18KB).
Address the eligibility criteria
Each applicant must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants that do not meet the eligibility criteria will be excluded from the application process at the Department's discretion.
Address the assessment criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following assessment criteria:
- activating and managing an education, commercial and/or cultural precinct;
- philanthropy;
- the visual arts, including alumni of the National Art School;
- leading organisational reform and enhancing performance;
- developing commercial, community and institutional partnerships;
- audit and governance; and
- higher education management.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted on I Work for NSW.
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by the Minister for Arts and the Minister for Education.
Eligibility
Create NSW staff will review applications to ensure they meet eligibility requirements.
Application review
Following eligibility confirmation, applications will be evaluated by an assessment panel convened by the Minister for Arts and supported by Create NSW. The assessment panel will assess applications against the assessment criteria consistent with these guidelines.
Create NSW will provide shortlisted applications to the Minister for the Arts and the Minister for Education.
Application outcome
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in August – September 2025.
Board of Directors members
If your application is successful, you will be invited to join the National Art School Board of Directors for a term of up to one year. Board members will attend meetings throughout their term and be paid a fee in line with the Public Service Commissioner’s classification. NSW Public Service employees do not receive a fee.
Support and contact
For questions about the application process, please contact Create NSW.
For questions about the board or roles, please contact Aimee Skinner, Executive Assistant at the National Art School.