Art Teacher
Job No:
SSC1760
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Are you a passionate and experienced visual artist with a love for teaching? Join Hazelhurst Arts Centre - one of the region’s leading cultural institutions and help inspire creativity across a diverse and vibrant community.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Art Teacher to design and deliver high-quality visual arts programs for students of all experience levels. This role plays a key part in maintaining Hazelhurst’s reputation for excellence by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and professionally enriching learning environment.
You will bring both artistic expertise and teaching experience, guiding students through creative development while sharing contemporary art practices and industry insight.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver visual arts programs across various media (e.g. painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, mixed media)
- Support students from beginner to advanced levels
- Create a welcoming, safe and engaging studio environment
- Maintain high standards of studio safety and presentation
- Mentor students and share contemporary art practices
About You
- Qualified in Visual Arts or Design (Degree or Advanced Diploma)
- Practising artist with demonstrated teaching experience
- Strong skills in one or more visual arts disciplines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Desirable: Teaching qualifications, multi-disciplinary experience, exhibitions/awards, First Aid.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Monday 18th May 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated in the week commencing 25th May 2026.
- Package: $93,854 gross p.a (full time equivalent) plus 12% superannuation.
- Hourly Rate: $51.56 gross per hour plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent Part Time - working 7 hours per week.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Laura Carey, Team Leader Learning, LCarey@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.