Junior Visual Art Assistant
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Creative Arts
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
23 October 2026
Posted 8 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
192.7
125.1 teaching · 67.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,550
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
3%
Girls vs boys
787 girls · 763 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Junior Visual Art Technician
Founded in 1896, Mount Lilydale Mercy College is a Catholic, co-educational secondary College located in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs. With more than 1,500 students, MLMC is a vibrant, values-driven learning community guided by Gospel values and the Mercy tradition.
We are seeking a practical, organised and creative Junior Visual Art Technician to join our Arts team in a part time capacity, supporting the day-to-day operation of our Visual Arts learning spaces.
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic secondary school environment, supporting teachers and students across a range of practical Visual Arts activities, while helping maintain safe, well-equipped and engaging learning spaces.
About the Role
Working under the direction of the Faculty Learning Leader – The Arts, you will provide practical and technical support to Visual Arts teachers and students.
You will help ensure classes are well prepared, materials and equipment are available when needed, and Visual Arts spaces are maintained to a high standard.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Prepare and set up materials, equipment and tools for practical Visual Arts classes.
- Provide basic technical and practical assistance to Visual Arts teachers during scheduled classes.
- Maintain clean, safe and orderly Visual Arts teaching and studio spaces.
- Monitor stock levels, assist with deliveries and prepare orders for art supplies in accordance with College procedures.
- Safely store, maintain and care for Visual Arts materials, equipment and tools.
- Assist with mounting, hanging and displaying student …