Student Recruitment & Admissions Lead

About the National Art School

Our campus is located on Gadigal land in central Sydney, within the historic sandstone walls of what was once the Darlinghurst Gaol and is now one of the nation’s premier art institutions where many of Australia’s leading artists having studied and taught. The National Art School (NAS) is Australia’s leading independent art school, dedicated to exceptional, studio-based art education and shaping contemporary art practice.

The NAS is accredited through TEQSA and offers Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours), Masters and Doctorate courses. The School is at the forefront of learning, creativity and innovative practice utilising its independent identity and distinctive studio-based teaching model to deliver exceptional higher education and research, scholarship and professional practice.

The Position

The Student Recruitment and Admissions Lead develops and manages pathways for prospective students into the NAS undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The role is responsible for planning, coordinating and project managing the School’s domestic and international recruitment activities and admissions processes. Responsibilities include managing major NSW expos, information sessions, school engagement, and co-ordinating applications, entry interviews, enrolment tracking, applying the international recruitment strategy, working closely with contracted agencies, internal and external stakeholders.

The position works collaboratively with academic staff, Student Services, Marketing, and external partners to engage prospective students, strengthen the School’s outreach program, and meet student recruitment and participation KPIs. The Student Recruitment and Admissions Lead maintains comprehensive knowledge of NAS’s academic plan, course delivery, strategic plan, graduate outcomes, and student experience.

Please note that this position involves domestic and international travel and may require flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours, including evenings and weekends.

What You Bring to The Role

You are a dynamic and highly organised student recruitment professional with experience building meaningful stakeholder relationships and supporting prospective students through to admissions. You bring exceptional communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with students, parents, teachers, career advisers, international recruitment agents and industry partners.

Combining strong project management capabilities, you can successfully coordinate domestic and international recruitment activities, manage multiple priorities, use data to inform decisions and achieve enrolment targets. You have a sound understanding of higher education admissions, student recruitment practices and emerging market trends, with experience developing recruitment pipelines, managing leads and fostering partnerships across local and international markets.

Ideally, you bring an understanding of the arts, creative industries or education sector and are passionate about creating inclusive opportunities that connect aspiring artists with educational pathways. Flexible, proactive and results-driven, you thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to ethical practice, continuous improvement and delivering outstanding experiences for future students and stakeholders.

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description and include the following in your application:

• A covering letter addressing how your experience matches the job requirements.

• A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional experience.

If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please call Abby Hasleham on 02 9339 8*** or email abby.​hasleham@​nas.​edu.​au

Please email your application to hr@​nas.​edu.​au. 

The National Art School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The closing date for all applications will be 30 August 2026.