Become an Assessor

We need assessors who understand all parts of the creative process – from people who make work and co-ordinate tours and exhibitions, to arts workers who develop new markets and engage with audiences and communities.

First Nations representation plus assessors who live in regional and remote areas are greatly needed on all our panels – so please pass on to anyone you think would be interested.

Send us an email at assessment@australiacouncil.gov.au to register your interest in becoming an Australia Council assessor today or call one of the Assessment team to have a yarn 1800 226 912.

What does it mean to be an assessor?

• Commitment to First Nations arts and culture: we cherish and recognise the importance of First Nations arts and culture in all that we do.
• You value the Arts: we need assessors who understand all parts of the creative process – from people who make work and co-ordinate tours and exhibitions, to arts workers who develop new markets and engage with audiences and communities.
• Make connections: you will connect with people all over the country and broaden your networks.
• Learn how grants are assessed: assessing grants makes you a stronger application writer and gives you an appreciation of the breadth of work happening across Australia.
• Make a difference: everyone’s unique background and voice makes a difference. It ensures decisions reflect contemporary Australia.

“The only hurdle was this mental block about the accessibility of Aus Co – I had a built up idea of the org being elitist or unreachable. Actually being part of the process changed that idea a lot and that’s something I will be encouraging other people I think should be peers about, that their knowledge will be valuable to the process and that it’s not unreachable.”

George Foulkes-Taylor, Multi-arts peer, WA