Vacancy Details


Position Title: Education Officer

Section: Schools and Engagement

Classification: APS 4

Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Manager, School Programs 

Status: Non-ongoing, part-time (0.8FTE) until 30 June 2023

Location: Acton, Canberra

Application close date: 11:30pm (AEST) on Wednesday, 5 October 2022

Position contact: Marissa Beard, Schools and Engagement Manager on (02) 6208 5469 

The Job opportunity

The Museum has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and talented professional to join the Visitor Experience business unit as an APS 4 Education Officer. The successful candidate will work with the education team to plan, develop and deliver engaging curriculum-aligned programs associated with the Museum’s collection, exhibitions, ideas and themes to school groups. 

The Education Officer will also assist with administrative and other tasks associated with specific programs, including communicating program and event information across the Museum and evaluating programs. The successful candidate will liaise with teachers, students and members of the public on a regular basis.

Note: This position may require some work on weeknights, weekends and public holidays. It may also involve some strenuous physical activity and interstate travel from time to time.

What will the successful candidate bring to the role?

For this position, the successful candidate will have experience developing and delivering educational programs to students. You will have a strong understanding of, and interest in, Australian history and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultures. You will be keen to work within a dynamic and collaborative team and will be highly motivated to work, sometimes with limited supervision. You will work in a fast paced environment where priorities shift and your ability to be flexible and adapt to change is paramount. Qualifications related to education are desired.

Selection criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating engaging curriculum-aligned learning programs for school students. 

2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in engaging with school audiences.

3. An understanding of, and interest in, Australian history and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and cultures and a willingness and capacity to continue to further this understanding.

4. Ability to work flexibly and under pressure, as a member of an engaged and collaborative team 

5. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Workplace Diversity and Equity, Workplace Relations and Work Health and Safety and the ability to apply them to work practices.

6. Demonstrated commitment to a child safe and child friendly environment and personal skills that support and enhance children’s positive engagement in the Museum. 

How to apply

Applicants will need to submit a one-page application that demonstrates their qualifications and suitability to undertake the duties of the position as outlined in the selection criteria. Applications should also include a current CV and contact details for two referees.

Note

The merit list developed from this process may be used to fill other future vacancies.

The successful applicant may be selected only based on the written application and referee reports.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, applicants must: 

- be an Australian citizen

- undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check

- hold and maintain a valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration.