Position Vacant - Visual Art Assistant
Visual Art Assistant
Part-time Term time.
Position Description
POSITION: Visual Art Assistant.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Business Manager through the Head the Arts.
REPORTS TO: Head of the Arts
Position Overview
An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a part time Visual Arts Assistant providing ongoing support to the College’s dynamic and successful Visual Arts Department in a variety of different areas. This position works part time (20 hours per week) during term time as well as an additional 2 weeks throughout the year. The hours and days worked in this position can be agreed by negotiation with the Head of Department – The Arts.
A passion for art, a high level of attention to detail and organisational skills, together with initiative and strong communication skills are essential for this position:
This position includes, but is not limited to, such duties as:
- Managing and maintaining materials and equipment in Upper & Lower Art Space storerooms and associated classroom resources.
- Maintaining MSDS records of flammable and hazardous materials registers.
- Ordering of materials and resources as required (both online and order form processes)
- Unpacking, checking, labelling, storage management of deliveries.
- Distributing and replenishing teaching resources and sets across classrooms, as required.
- Maintaining Visual Arts library
- Sourcing materials from local suppliers as required.
- Preparing mounts for student artworks and dry mounting of work as required.
- Liaise with and support teachers to deliver various art educational programs such as preparing kits.
- Assist teachers with general classroom duties, including general clean-up requirements.
Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of Fairholme College.
Key Responsibilities
The Visual Art Assistant, through the Head the Arts is responsible for:
- Managing and maintaining materials and equipment in Upper & Lower Art Space storerooms and associated classroom resources.
- Maintaining MSDS records of flammable and hazardous materials registers.
- Ordering of materials and resources as required (both online and order form processes)
- Unpacking, checking, labelling, storage management of deliveries.
- Distributing and replenishing teaching resources and sets across classrooms, as required.
- Maintaining Visual Arts library
- Sourcing materials from local suppliers as required.
- Preparing mounts for student artworks and dry mounting of work as required.
- Liaise with and support teachers to deliver various art educational programs such as preparing kits.
- Assist teachers with general classroom duties, including general clean-up requirements.
Key Tasks for the position:
The successful candidate will:
- Be responsible for working in partnership with the Visual Arts teaching staff to ensure materials, equipment and resources, as required, are made available to facilitate effective learning outcomes for students of Visual Arts at Fairholme.
- Possess excellent organisational and communication skills and enjoy the challenge of working as part of a small team of dedicated professionals; and
- Provide a high standard of service and support to key customer groups – staff and students – within the College community.
- Report to and take direction from the Head of The Arts and will be accountable to the Principal through the Business Manager.
Workplace Health and Safety Responsibilities
- Maintain the Visual Art Department First Aid Kit and request replacement materials as required.
- Ensure that any hazards, incidents (including near misses) and injuries are reported immediately to relevant management (via the online incident report).
- Cooperate in relation to activities taken by the College to comply with EHS legislation.
- Participate in consultation, meetings, training and other health and safety activities where required.
- Ensure only authorised, adequately trained staff undertake assigned tasks.
- Take reasonable care for personal health and safety and the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Other Duties
The Principal may require the Visual Art Assistant to undertake other duties from time to time (subject to the person’s ability to perform such duties) and in keeping with their role.
The Package
The appointment is under the conditions of the current Fairholme College Certified Agreement.
Prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application.
Working with Children
As a College we are committed to the health and wellbeing of all our members and, in particular the welfare of all students in our care. As such, staff members are committed to prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect and adherence to the Child Protection Policy and the Staff Code of Conduct, both of which are available - see links below.
Whilst such policies have direct relevance to boarding, coaching, nursing and teaching staff, all prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application. Our responsibilities to work respectfully and thoughtfully with all, and particularly the young people in our care, are shared across all staff, evident in our demeanour, as well as our adherence to policy requirements.
Successful candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and must comply with all College policies and relevant legislation related to student protection.
Communication Skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with work colleagues, and to communicate clearly and enthusiastically with staff, students, and families.
- An ability to support and enact a restorative practices approach to conflict resolution is required. See Restorative Practices at Fairholme ›
Workplace Health and Safety
As a member of the College, the successful applicant is required to follow all workplace, health and safety requirements that include but are not limited to:
- Adherence to and working knowledge of policy requirements;
- Cooperation with audit, professional learning and training/drill processes;
- Meticulous attention to reporting responsibilities and record-keeping obligations in relation to all workplace, health and safety matters.
About Fairholme College
Fairholme College is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls from Prep to Year 12 in Toowoomba, Queensland. With a history dating back to 1908, the College is known for its academic achievement, Christian ethos, strong boarding culture, and commitment to nurturing each student’s potential.
Applications
Applications, which close on Monday 15 September 2025, should include a cover letter outlining your experience in each of the key areas of responsibility, explaining the appeal of the position to you personally and discussing your alignment with the College’s values and mission, and include a full curriculum vitae (no longer than two A4 pages, font: Calibri, size 12) with the following details.
- Personal details including name, address, contact details, religious affiliation;
- Employment history;
- Any qualifications/accreditations, professional associations and any recent professional learning activities relevant to the role;
- Professional or personal achievements; and
- Names and contact details of 3 referees.
The College reserves the right to contact other persons who may have relevant knowledge of your qualifications and experience.
Submissions Due: Monday 15 September 2025
Applications to:
Mrs Colette Whell
Administration Manager
Fairholme College
PO Box 688
TOOWOOMBA 4350
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 4688 4688
Selection Process
The interview panel will review applications and determine a short list. Non successful candidates will be advised via email once the interview process has been completed and the successful candidate appointed.
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