Employment opportunities, National Portrait Gallery
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Employment opportunities, National Portrait Gallery
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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.
Employment opportunities
The Gallery
We’re chuffed that you’re thinking of joining us. Below you’ll find a myriad of information about us and how to apply for jobs.
We have around 60 staff who specialise in a wide variety of roles including Access & Learning, Curatorial & Collection, External Relations, Digital and Corporate Services.
Currently advertised positions
EL1 Head, Governance and Risk
Applications close midnight Friday 1 May 2026
Head, Governance and Risk leads the Gallery’s governance, risk and assurance functions, and reports operationally to the Chief Operating Officer. The role provides strategic advice and coordination to support effective decision-making, organisational performance, accountability and compliance.
We recognise the great contribution from our staff in realising our
mission and values
; and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring a child safe and child friendly environment, and to sustaining a safe workplace and inclusive culture. Our staff actively contribute to the wellbeing and safety of our visitors and each other.
How to apply
The vacancy’s position description has all the information you’ll need. It includes eligibility requirements, basis for selection, what your application should include, referee reports, presentation, where to send your application and who to contact if you have any questions. As a general guide,
Your application should include:
a completed
Application Coversheet
a pitch, as specified in the position description.
a CV outlining your career history and qualifications.
Submission
Submit your application via email to
[email protected]
by the closing date.
Employment Conditions
You can find our employment conditions in the
National Portrait Gallery Enterprise Agreement 2024-27
which encourages high performance and ongoing learning, while promoting a balance between work and personal commitments.
Contact us
For questions about our employment conditions or the application process, please email
[email protected]
Downloads
Application Coversheet
Updated 2025-03-13
Download:
DOCX, 62 KB
Please complete this form and include as part of your application.
Enterprise Agreement 2024-27
(National Portrait Gallery)
Download:
PDF, 1.0 MB
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
2023–25
Download:
PDF, 2.5 MB
Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-22
Download:
PDF, 2.4 MB
APS Employee Census - NPG Action Plan 2025
Download:
PDF, 72 KB
APS Employee Census - NPG Highlights 2025
Download:
PDF, 1.3 MB
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© National Portrait Gallery 2026
King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone
+61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.
This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.
The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the
Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
. Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a
Reproduction request
. For further information please contact
NPG Copyright
.
The National Portrait Gallery is an Australian Government Agency
Skip to main content
What's on
The Portraits
Visit
The Gallery
Learn
Watch
Members
More
O
What's on
On view
Plan your Visit
Full calendar
Exhibitions
Touring exhibitions
Prizes
National Photographic Portrait Prize
Darling Portrait Prize
The Portraits
Highlights
Currently on display
Watch
Portrait stories
On demand
The Gallery
About us
Support the Gallery
Venue hire
Publications
Research library
Organisation chart
Employment
Contact us
Governance & Board
Vision and purpose
Annual report
Circle of Friends
Become a member
Renew membership
Learn
Make a booking
Onsite programs
Online programs
School visit information
Learning resources
Little Darlings
Professional learning
Access
Audio description
Disability Inclusion Access Plan
Search the website
close
close
What's on
The Portraits
The Gallery
Learn
Watch
More
O
The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.
Employment opportunities
The Gallery
We’re chuffed that you’re thinking of joining us. Below you’ll find a myriad of information about us and how to apply for jobs.
We have around 60 staff who specialise in a wide variety of roles including Access & Learning, Curatorial & Collection, External Relations, Digital and Corporate Services.
Currently advertised positions
EL1 Head, Governance and Risk
Applications close midnight Friday 1 May 2026
Head, Governance and Risk leads the Gallery’s governance, risk and assurance functions, and reports operationally to the Chief Operating Officer. The role provides strategic advice and coordination to support effective decision-making, organisational performance, accountability and compliance.
We recognise the great contribution from our staff in realising our
mission and values
; and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring a child safe and child friendly environment, and to sustaining a safe workplace and inclusive culture. Our staff actively contribute to the wellbeing and safety of our visitors and each other.
How to apply
The vacancy’s position description has all the information you’ll need. It includes eligibility requirements, basis for selection, what your application should include, referee reports, presentation, where to send your application and who to contact if you have any questions. As a general guide,
Your application should include:
a completed
Application Coversheet
a pitch, as specified in the position description.
a CV outlining your career history and qualifications.
Submission
Submit your application via email to
[email protected]
by the closing date.
Employment Conditions
You can find our employment conditions in the
National Portrait Gallery Enterprise Agreement 2024-27
which encourages high performance and ongoing learning, while promoting a balance between work and personal commitments.
Contact us
For questions about our employment conditions or the application process, please email
[email protected]
Downloads
Application Coversheet
Updated 2025-03-13
Download:
DOCX, 62 KB
Please complete this form and include as part of your application.
Enterprise Agreement 2024-27
(National Portrait Gallery)
Download:
PDF, 1.0 MB
Disability Inclusion Action Plan
2023–25
Download:
PDF, 2.5 MB
Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-22
Download:
PDF, 2.4 MB
APS Employee Census - NPG Action Plan 2025
Download:
PDF, 72 KB
APS Employee Census - NPG Highlights 2025
Download:
PDF, 1.3 MB
The Gallery
Plan your visit
About us
Support your Portrait Gallery
Venue hire
National Photographic Portrait Prize
Apps
My Awesome Australian
Circle of Friends
#PortraitureComesHome
Publications
Employment opportunities
Research library
Acknowledgements
Related information
About us
The Gallery
All about the building, our mission, history, governance and other useful information.
The Gallery
Visit us, learn with us, support us or work with us! Here’s a range of information about planning your visit, our history and more!
Support your Portrait Gallery
We depend on your support to keep creating our programs, exhibitions, publications and building the amazing portrait collection!
Home
Contact
Media
Privacy statement
User agreement
Social media and community guidelines
© National Portrait Gallery 2026
King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone
+61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.
This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.
The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the
Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
. Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a
Reproduction request
. For further information please contact
NPG Copyright
.
The National Portrait Gallery is an Australian Government Agency