The Education team is made up of nine ongoing staff, up to 30 casuals and approximately 8 volunteers. Approximately 100,000 school children visit the Memorial each year with the majority undertaking a facilitated program. Many more engage with the Memorial remotely via virtual excursions, webinars and the DVA supported Memorial Box program. The team may also deliver after-hours tours for visitors to the Memorial.
Under general direction, the Education Officer: Projects and programs will assist with the coordination of and delivery of public program projects within the Education team, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, as well as develop and deliver resources, and school learning programs aligned to the Australian Curriculum.
This role contributes to the training, development, and supervision of casual Education staff in program delivery, as well as regular reporting and administrative tasks.
The key duties of the position include:
Under general direction:
- Contribute to the development, coordination and delivery of school holiday Education public programs for families, including administration, training and staff rostering.
- Contribute to the training and supervision of casual team members, building positive relationships and valuing diversity.
- Liaise with visitors and staff across the Memorial to facilitate the delivery of public programs, identifying issues and providing advice to staff and management.
- Assist in the development and delivery of a range of Education programs and school learning resources in accordance with the Memorial’s strategic goals and the Australian Curriculum.
Technical capabilities and requirements
- Relevant formal qualifications in Education or Museum Studies and/or equivalent professional experience.
- A current ACT Government Working with Vulnerable People Registration or ability to obtain one.
- A willingness and ability to work outside core business hours including on weekends and public holidays, including Anzac Day.
- Baseline security clearance or ability to obtain one.
- This role requires manual handling and movement of a variety of items.
Eligibility
Employment with the Australian War Memorial is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999.
Citizenship – To be eligible for employment with the Australian War Memorial, applicants must be an Australian citizen. Only in exceptional circumstances can this requirement be waived.
Police Check – The preferred applicants will be required to successfully undergo a police record check. The preferred applicants must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.
Notes
Positions offered as non-ongoing will be offered for an initial 12 months with the possibility of extension for a total period of up to 2 years in accordance with Fair Work ACT regulations.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the agency.