Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 6th Nov 2024
- Sydney > Balmain
KTF is an Australian international aid and development organisation working in Papua New Guinea (PNG). We work with people and communities to improve the lives and futures of Papua New Guineans. We do this by: assisting remote and rural communities with access to elementary and primary education; improving access to quality and accessible healthcare; improving equality and access to sustainable income-generation opportunities, especially for women; and by fostering the next generation of leaders.
KTF is a member of the Australian Council for International Development and is accredited with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Australian Not-for-Profit Cooperation Program.
The Senior Program Manager, Education – is a newly created position in Australia to assist with the management and oversight of a suite of KTF’s education projects, primarily the programs based in schools, colleges, and curriculum delivery across Western Province in PNG. The projects are delivered across 3 locations with Balimo currently the largest of the locations, serving as the central hub for the projects listed below, and with growth anticipated in Morehead and Lake Murray.
This role involves overseeing leadership across these campuses and hubs and ensuring effective collaboration where projects intersect which is crucial for the successful implementation of educational initiatives according to best practices. The role will further ensure leadership practices are aligned across projects by centralising communication and fostering partnerships to maximise impact and a streamlined service delivery, and standardising systems across all areas to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
The oversight of these educational projects will be key to maintaining strong communication, professional conduct, and high educational standards among on-site teams, including those working on Tertiary, Academy, and FODE projects. Additionally, this role will extend its influence beyond the hub, impacting communities through outreach initiatives such as Education Patrols and e-Learning.
The Senior Program Manager, Education will work closely with FODE and Tertiary Program Managers, and alongside this handle a particular focus on managing and overseeing the implementation of e-Learning and Hon. Roy Biyama Balimo Academy through the instruction of Project Coordinators. This position will also support collaboration across all education projects, helping to streamline delivery and implementation processes with clear, structured guidelines on professionalism, educational standards, practices, and leadership.
The eLearning project supports selected elementary and primary schools in Western Province through dedicated coaching directly to teachers in rural schools, professional development training and the provision of educational resources. Content is designed and evaluated by a coaching team and University Partners. The e-Learning project is delivered in Balimo, Morehead and Lake Murray.
The fully accredited and registered, Balimo College tertiary institution, with an independent Governing Council and ongoing due diligence with DHERST, delivers Junior Primary Teaching Diploma and Bachelor.
The Early Childhood project is the dedicated initiative to support the co-design, rollout, community awareness, training and construction across provinces of the emerging formal education pathway under the PNG government. This is aligned to the e-Learning projects in all 3 regions and has capacity for on-campus delivery of in-service, through outreach model.
K-12 Hon. Roy Biyama Balimo (HRBB) Academy, a K-12 educational facility, opened in 2024 along the Balimo College and is undergoing the initial registration process. Set up as a guiding institution to deliver exemplar educational practice in the region, it will reach PNG School of Excellence standards in due course.
FODE, (Flexible Open Distance Education) provides a gateway to tertiary education and creates a cohort of graduates that open doors into further education, vocational learning, and teaching and nursing professions. It offers high school education for both upgrading previous grades taken in year 10 and 12 and for full curriculum from grade 8. This model is predominantly through an independent learning focus, however, KTF implements a supported study system with lecturers, on site lessons, and guided assistance.
This position will work closely with KTF’s Head of Education to effectively implement the academic and non-academic activities associated with operating KTF’s education projects in rural and remote PNG, particularly supporting the hubs listed and the partnership relations that go into the successful implementation and growth of the projects.
Tertiary and FODE Colleges - key tasks include:
eLearning Program – key tasks include:
Early Childhood– key tasks include:
Kindergarten to 12 HRBB Academy:
Across all areas – key tasks include:
The ideal candidate will have:
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
This position will require travel both domestically and internationally to PNG from time to time.
KTF is strongly committed to its duty of care for children as reflected in our Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct which promote the protection and safety of children. KTF’s policy and code establish internal measures to prevent and respond to child abuse and exploitation in its programs and operations across PNG. All appointments are subject to appropriate background checks and screening and the successful candidate will be required to get a Working With Children check and/or a Police Certificate.
KTF aims to integrate disability inclusion into all aspects of its programs as we strive to reach those marginalised by location, health, ability and gender.
KTF has a zero-tolerance stance toward sexual exploitation and abuse of all forms. KTF’s policies cover this as well as the team’s shared responsibility on behaviour; reporting mechanisms and victim safety. KTF seeks to make the workplace free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. KTF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KTF adheres to its organisational Codes of Conduct and organisational values as well as the ACFID Code of Conduct and the PSEAH Policy as outlined by DFAT.
We promote diversity and equality in all our practices.
Applications must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a resume.
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Program Manager - Education enquiry via EthicalJobs. Please note that applications received via this email will not be considered.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.