• Full time or part time $92,700 to $103,515 p.a. plus 10.5% superannuation
• Term contract up to 2 years
• Work from home (Australia-wide)

Are you…

• an experienced school or ECEC practitioner who can develop strong relationships with key stakeholders?
• a collaborator who understands the critical role teachers, educators and leaders play in all of AERO’s work?
• a critical thinker who can help reflect on and look to continually improve existing engagement processes?
• looking to join a new team of dedicated professionals all passionate about improving education outcomes using evidence?

Be part of Australia’s new education research organisation

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is Australia’s national education evidence body. AERO is working towards excellent and equitable outcomes for all children and young people by generating and making high-quality evidence accessible, and enhancing the use of evidence in Australian education.

AERO is bringing together people who are passionate about evidence-informed policy and practice for schools and early childhood services. Our team is collegial, creative and committed to fulfilling AERO’s potential to make an impact. We value agile thinkers who can help shape AERO as a new, dynamic organisation, and team players who enjoy working across projects and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Many of our people have ongoing connections to research, policy and practice organisations, helping us to bridge the gap between evidence generation and translation.

For more information about AERO, please see edresearch.edu.au. 

Support the development of evidence-based content

The role is responsible for coordinating all engagement activities with school and early childhood teachers, educators and leaders. These engagement activities are central to AERO’s projects, ensuring the voice of teachers, educators and leaders is used to inform and guide our work.

Essential requirements

• A strong understanding of schools and early childhood settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with teachers, educators and leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of organisational skills and attention to detail, including a meticulous approach to logging and reporting on tasks.
• Experience in event coordination or education related activities.
• Proficiency with technology and equipment, databases and cloud based services including MS365 (particularly Word, Excel and Teams).
• Creativity and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong administrative skills and experience.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the continued development, operation and review of a practitioner reference panel.
• Organise practitioner reference groups and other meetings and ensure they are supported with agendas and minutes.
• Create further opportunities for AERO to network with practitioners to extend the reach of the reference panel.
• Prepare and manage events such as webinars or larger online meetings.
• Organise logistics for engagement activities and document such events for relevant internal purposes.
• Provide administrative support and project management as needed.
• Create presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Draft and prepare correspondence, agendas, minutes, presentations and briefing notes.
• Draft communications for practitioner newsletters and other general communications for the panel.

How to apply?

If you reside in Australia and are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia, and believe you meet the requirements of the roles, we'd love to hear from you. Please press ‘apply’ with a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the role.

AERO particularly welcomes applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We will interview candidates as suitable applications are received, and may progress the recruitment process prior to this date. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

More information

For more information email [email protected] using the subject line: Practitioner Reference Panel Coordinator - Remote / Work From Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.