Education Programs Lead

Maitland Regional Art Gallery is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Education Programs Lead for a temporary opportunity, to develop and deliver inspiring learning experiences that connect audiences with art, ideas, and community.
As the Education Programs Lead, you will play a key role in developing, delivering, and evaluating a diverse range of high quality educational and public programs that support the Gallery’s exhibitions, collection, and strategic vision. You will create meaningful opportunities for audiences to connect with visual arts through workshops, tours, lectures, interpretation projects, public events, and community partnerships.
Working closely with the curatorial team and Deputy Director, you will help drive audience engagement, foster educational partnerships, and contribute to the Gallery’s ongoing growth as a leading regional cultural institution.

Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate innovative visual arts education and public programs, including workshops, seminars, lectures, tours, exhibition launches, and special events.
• Design and implement programs that encourage engagement with primary, secondary and tertiary education institutions as well as, universities, community organisations, and other learning institutions.
• Create engaging interpretive resources and learning experiences that enhance access to the Gallery’s exhibitions, collection, and services.
• Design and produce educational materials such as education kits, worksheets, exhibition interpretation, and audience resources for schools and community groups.