Education Assistants play a key role in the delivery of a range of face to face education and public programs to visitors to the Memorial, including school students, teachers, community, and other special interest groups. In addition, Education Assistants contribute to program development, deliver a range of front-of-house services, and assist with project work and administrative functions. As an Education Assistant you will have strong people skills and customer service, flexibility when working in a busy environment, and empathy for the purpose and mission of the Memorial.
Responsibilities
- Under general direction, deliver education and public programs to a range of visitors to the Memorial, including out of hours, liaising with Memorial staff and volunteers, school teachers, and tour operators on operational matters pertaining to the visit.
- Assist in the development of Australian curriculum educational programs, tours, and learning resources both on site and as outreach.
- Assist in administrative tasks and project work related to the provision of the Memorial’s education and public programs and education resources.
Additional Requirements:
- Experience working with children is required.
- A Current ACT Working with Vulnerable Peoples (WWVP) Registration is required
Please Note:
- Employment is of a casual nature, there are no set hours. Rostered shifts are based on the changing demands of visitor bookings.
- Minimum availability required is two shifts per week. Both weekday and weekend availability is desirable.
- Education Assistants are required to demonstrate a level of physical ability and mobility to safely move through the galleries, walking and standing for extended periods on hard surfaces, and to perform manual handling tasks as required.
The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. To be eligible for ongoing or non-ongoing employment, Australian Citizenship is required.
To apply visit: https://www.awm.gov.au/get-involved/work-or-volunteer/employment
If you experience any problems with the application system please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6243 4234 or email [email protected]
