The Workplace Gender Equality Agency Hiring for Education Officer Application Package Job at Sydney Full Time

The Education Officer is a key member of the Research, Analytics and Education team that seeks to educate

and influence positive change in Australian workplaces by:

• supporting the development of a community of practice platform, coordinating our communities of

practice groups, education events, managing logistics and attendees through the Agency’s customer

relationship management system.

• developing and promoting informed, education resources for dissemination across various education

channels (whether that be an eLearning platform, the website, or social media etc.)

• build gender equality expertise through education programs and resources particularly with public

sector organisations

The Research, Analytics and Educations team purpose is to identify evidence-based, data-led research

opportunities from data analysis and partnerships to inform focus areas and ensure innovation and best

practice in relation to gender equality across the Agency.

The Education Officer is responsible for the production and promotion of education resources such as webinar

presentations, storyboards, website content, screencasts and employer guides and other relevant gender

equality resources. A key part of this role will be coordinating education events, roundtables and training

sessions and maintaining our community of practice groups. Strong interpersonal skills will be required to build

and maintain stakeholder relationships, with public sector organisations. The Education Officer will use their

sound education production knowledge to support and assess the effectiveness of the Agency’s educational

material across various channels.

Expected outcomes and accountabilities

This position reports to Research, Analytics and Education Executive Manager, typical duties to be

performed include:

• supporting the development and coordination of a community of practice in gender equality.

• designing and developing new educational content and resources aligning to the broader education

strategy, driving the development of content across education resources.

• providing expertise across a broad range of topics relating to gender equality by delivering clear,

considered and insightful educational tools (regular and ad hoc) suitable for public dissemination.

• evaluating, maintaining, and updating existing educational tools and resources (including online

educational material, presentations and screencasts).

• monitoring relevant new and existing education and learning trends and ensuring that the Agency’s

education material reflects emerging trends and are based on current and valid evidence.

• building, maintaining, and managing relationships with external stakeholders, particularly public sector

organisations, educators and business representatives.

• working with cross-Agency project teams to deliver the education program (internal and external).

• supporting the development of the Agency’s website, particularly with regards to implementing

emerging education technologies.

• proactively identifying opportunities to promote the Agency’s research and education content

• managing and delivering key team projects and initiatives.

• providing expertise advice across various education channels, including eLearning, video, screencast,

H5P.

• develop and facilitate virtual and face to face training workshops.

• contributing to other Agency projects as required.

Required capabilities
use professional expertise to lead the production of research based educational resources.

• create multimedia content in an education environment including understanding of software programs

(e.g. Captivate, Adobe creative suite, experience with creating motion graphics, eLearning modules,

webinars, slides, H5P).

• use knowledge of issues relating to workplace gender equality and related principles concepts and

practices to create a diverse range of educational material.

• critically analyse new and existing gender equality literature to ensure that the Agency’s education

material, insight papers and submissions reflect emerging best practice in addressing workplace

gender inequality.

• excellent communication skills including the capability to influence senior stakeholders and negotiate

productive outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including effective writing

which includes the demonstrated ability to confidently present messages in a clear, concise manner

and to tailor communication style to suit the audience.

• confidently present messages in a clear, concise, and articulate manner. Focusing on key points and

using appropriate, unambiguous language.

• build and sustain positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients. Responsive to

needs and changes in client and stakeholder expectations.

• work independently and flexibly, with limited supervision, analysing and using some judgement to

select an appropriate course of action in a busy office environment.

• apply organisational and time management skills, including the ability to deliver time-critical work

under broad direction, while working flexibly and co-operatively in a team with a strong attention to

detail and accuracy. Keeping to agreed deadlines and effectively communicating changes back to

relevant parties.

• sees projects through to completion. Monitoring project progress and adjusting plans as required.

Commits to achieving quality outcomes and adheres to documentation procedures.

• adopts a principled approach and adhere to the APS Values and Code of Conduct. Always acts

professionally and operates within the boundaries of organisational processes and legal and public

policy constraints. Operates as an effective representative of the organisation in internal forums.

Required Technical Skills
Relevant tertiary qualification and experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any

combination of education, training and work experience.

• Software programs experience to produce education resources (e.g. Captivate, Adobe creative suite,

experience with creating motion graphics, eLearning modules, webinars, slides, H5P).

• Experience in adult learning/training programs.

• Experience in creating, managing, and delivering engaging training material.

The Agency

What we are looking for
people who are committed to supporting and delivering change in Australian workplaces.

• people who engage with the future direction of the Agency

• flexible and adaptable people to meet immediate needs and future challenges.

• team oriented people who have energy and are determined to succeed.

• people who can make reasonable decisions and exercise judgment.

• people who are open and accountable and of high integrity.

What we offer

We value our staff and encourage our employees to be adaptable and collaborative. Our staff are key to our

success. We offer:

• a culture that is committed to achieving results and values innovation

• opportunities to work on agency wide projects and collaborations

• flexible working arrangements and excellent working conditions

• attractive salary packages including generous superannuation and a range of other benefits.

How to prepare your application

Eligibility to apply

Applicants must be Australian citizens. Applicants must have Baseline Security clearance or the ability to

obtain clearance.

Diversity

The Agency values the contributions of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

The Agency encourages and welcomes applications from people of all genders, Indigenous Australians,

people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature-age people.

You can tell us in your application or when called in for interview if you need any adjustments to help you

participate equally in the selection process.

Questions about the position

The contact officer is available to answer any questions you have about the position. You will find their

contact details on page one of this application package.

Lodging your application

Your application should be emailed to [email protected].

Late applications

Late applications will not be accepted unless exceptional circumstances exist.

Preparing your application

You should include the following information in your application:
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Personal details including your contact details.
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A summary of your work experience (CV/Resume).
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A cover letter/statement outlining how your skills, experience and qualifications will help you to meet the

requirements of the role. This will help the selection panel make an informed assessment of your

suitability.
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Details of two recent referees including your current or most recent supervisor (we will seek your

permission before we contact your referee)
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Any further relevant information.

Selection Panel

A selection panel will be formed to consider all applications and to develop a shortlist of applicants for further

assessment. This assessment can take many forms but will usually include one or more face to face (or

video) interviews and may also include a short practical exercise.

Availability for interview

If you are shortlisted for an interview you can expect at least two days’ notice. If you are not short-listed for

interview, you will be notified in writing.

Interviews are planned to occur late-October with offers expected to be made within two weeks of

interview.