Visual Arts Consultant

Visual Arts Consultant | St Raphael’s CS, Cowra
Co-educational Years K-12
Casual Flexible Hours by Agreement
Commencing ASAP by Negotiation  

About the Role
St Raphael’s Catholic School, Cowra, is seeking an experienced Visual Arts
Consultant to support Stage 6 Visual Arts students as they develop and refine
their Bodies of Work.

Working alongside and under the direction of the responsible Visual Arts
teacher, the consultant will provide specialist artistic advice, technical
guidance and practical support across a range of art forms and media. The
consultant will help students explore creative concepts, develop their practical
skills and refine their artworks.

The Visual Arts Consultant will:

* Provide specialist advice and technical guidance across a range of art forms
and media.

* Support students with concept development, material exploration and the
practical execution of their artworks.

* Provide constructive artistic feedback to help students clarify their
creative intentions and refine their work.

* Demonstrate relevant artistic techniques and the safe use of materials, tools
and equipment.

* Assist students to identify practical solutions to creative and technical
challenges.

* Share professional knowledge and contemporary artistic practices with
students.

* Work collaboratively with the Visual Arts teacher and follow the teacher’s
direction when supporting students.

* Contribute to an inclusive, encouraging and respectful creative environment.

The Visual Arts Consultant will not be responsible for curriculum planning or
delivery, assessing or reporting on student achievement, ensuring compliance
with NESA requirements, classroom management or supervising students. These
responsibilities will remain with the appropriately qualified teacher.

About You
We are looking for someone who can address the following selection criteria:

* Demonstrated experience as a practising visual artist, arts practitioner or
visual arts specialist.

* Strong practical knowledge and experience across one or more visual art forms
or media, such as painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, digital art or
mixed media.

* The ability to provide practical, constructive and age-appropriate artistic
guidance to senior secondary students.

* The ability to demonstrate artistic techniques and support students in the
safe use of relevant materials, tools and equipment.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build
positive and respectful relationships with students and staff.

* The ability to work collaboratively with, and under the direction of, the
responsible Visual Arts teacher.

* A commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for
young people.

* A willingness to support the mission, values and ethos of Catholic education.

About Our Offer
This engagement offers:

* The opportunity to guide and support emerging young artists as they complete
their Stage 6 Bodies of Work.

* A flexible 10-week engagement during Term 3, with hours arranged by
agreement.

* The opportunity to collaborate with teaching staff in a supportive school
environment.

* The ability to share specialist artistic knowledge, techniques and
professional experience with senior students.

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and 2,000 staff,
Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue
Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River,
Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680
square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri,
Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central
west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Raphael’s Catholic School Cowra is a vibrant and inclusive educational
community committed to the holistic development of students. With a focus on
nurturing the spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional
aspects of each individual, we empower our boys and girls to become confident,
competent, and successful young people. Our engaging and inspiring learning
environment, supported by contemporary pedagogy, ensures that high expectations
are met while fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, curiosity, and
creativity. Rooted in faith development and social justice, our inclusive
atmosphere promotes positive behaviours for learning and provides diverse
opportunities for academic, sporting, and cultural achievements. St Raphael’s is
a welcoming community that embraces staff, students, and families, fostering the
faith and learning development of our young people.

Click here to find out more about St Raphael’s Catholic School, Cowra.
[https://www.straphaelscowra.catholic.edu.au/]

How to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your career, we would love to hear
from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you
will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will
require:

* An updated CV/Resume

* A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You”
section of this advertisement

* Contact details of appropriate referees

* All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 29 July 2026.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible
and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We
encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a
period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on 02
6342 2940.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB
with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of
everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to
employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.