We are seeking a Visual Art Assistant to join us at the Pakenham Campus. 

This role is responsible for working in partnership with the Visual Arts teaching staff to provide effective learning outcomes for students of Visual Arts at Beaconhills.

The role

• This is a part time (0.60 FTE), permanent position 
• Commencing 22 January 2026
• This position is at our Pakenham Campus
• This position requires a current employee WWCC and police check
• This position is term time only and you are not required to work during our 13 weeks school holidays
• 3 days per week, 8:00am to 4:21pm with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break 
• Pro rata salary ranging from $34,762 to $38,709 (already adjusted to include 13 weeks school holidays included) 

The duties

• Assist Visual Art teachers with general classroom duties, especially during the set-up and clean-up phase of the lesson
• Manage kiln, firing ceramics, 2D and 3D printing and laser cutting 
• Coordinate student borrowing of equipment and resources
• Maintenance of photographic darkroom, safe management of chemicals
• Support the VA team in the curation and exhibiting of art work in the gallery and around the College
• Liaise with suppliers, order and manage equipment and materials
• Change displays and art collection around the college
• Assist with planning and managing competitions and artist workshops
• Please click here to view the full position description for this role.

About you 

• Likely to be a passionate and practicing artist
• Skills and experience in Visual Arts
• Experience in Adobe programs, such as Photoshop and Illustrator ideal 
• Skills in computer print and design 
• Able to work independently
• School based experience an advantage
• Relevant qualifications in Arts, Fine Arts or Design also an advantage

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team via  job.applications@beaconhills.vic.edu.au

Why should you join Beaconhills?

• Inclusive and supportive community
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Access to Professional Development courses (internal and external)
• Pakenham Campus located 42 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite child care available to staff (wait lists apply) 
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup Day public holiday
• 16 weeks parental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• 2 weeks of paid partner leave
• Salary packaging available

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley.
Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Monday 24 November 2025 at 9:00am. 

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.