The Senior Education Officer works as part of the Education team to develop and deliver engaging, curriculum-linked education and interpretive programs and learning resources for a diverse audience in a museum environment, both online and onsite. The work involves operational supervision and training of staff, project work, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders. The key duties of the position include: Under general direction in a team, or as project coordinator or supervisor, perform a range of tasks including: Development, delivery, and ongoing evaluation of a range of interpretive outreach and onsite education programs for school age groups, and general visitors Recruitment, training and supervision of staff involved in the delivery of programs Coordination of program bookings and rostering administration Contribution to specific projects both within the Education team and the wider section, and Memorial Contribution to evaluation, strategic planning, and reporting activities Eligibility Mandatory Requirements Relevant tertiary Education qualification or experience of digital and onsite learning in a museum environment, as well as an experience working with bookings systems and rostering is highly desirable for this role. A current Working with Vulnerable People registration (ACT) Position Eligibility Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS). All applicants external to AWM that are offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a National Police Check, even if they currently hold a security clearance. The check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements. Notes This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period. The Memorial is committed to workplace diversity and maintains an environment that values the contribution of people from different backgrounds and experiences. The Memorial welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, veterans, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability. Getting to know the Australian War Memorial The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial's purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war or on operational service and those who have served our nation in times of conflict. Its mission is leading remembrance and understanding of Australia’s wartime experience.
