We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

our organisation

Reconciliation Australia is an independent, national, not-for-profit organisation promoting and facilitating reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our vision is for a just, equitable and reconciled Australia and our purpose is to inspire all and enable all Australians to contribute to the reconciliation of the nation.

the role

The Manager, Learning and Development plays a key role in growing the impact of the Narragunnawali*: Reconciliation in Education program. The program provides tools and resources for schools and early learning services to actively contribute to the reconciliation movement by enabling them to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and access professional learning and curriculum resources to support the implementation of reconciliation initiatives.

This role focuses on building teachers', educators', and sector partners' knowledge, confidence and capacity to support reconciliation across education settings. This role is responsible for delivering business-critical projects including high quality online and in-person workshops and events to foster deep and sustained program engagement that contributes to the program's financial resilience. Working in partnership with the Narragunnawali General Manager and Senior Manager, and the RAP Community branch of Narragunnawali, this role proactively contributes to the program's strategic direction and supports the team to deliver priorities and outcomes to a consistently high standard.

about you

You are a strategic thinker, with a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community aspirations, and of the Education sector's professional standards and curriculum requirements to use education to act towards reconciliation. You have demonstrated experience in designing, developing and facilitating high quality professional learning experiences, ideally with an attention to adult learning needs relating to reconciliation, and to revenue raising opportunities through targeted professional learning offerings.

You are self-motivated and a strong communicator and collaborator. You are a skilled project and people leader, with competency in managing multiple priorities, balancing outputs-based and relationship-building priorities. Most importantly, you are committed to supporting lifelong reconciliation learning across the education sector by building knowledge, confidence and capability among educators, leaders and broader education communities.

selection criteria

Essential

1. High level understanding and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and the reconciliation movement
2. Australian teaching qualifications and/or experience in early learning, primary or secondary school settings
3. High level understanding of the professional expectations and learning needs of teachers and educators as per the Australian Curriculum, Early Years Learning Framework, Professional Standards for Teachers and Approved Learning Frameworks
4. Demonstrated experience developing and delivering high quality professional learning opportunities for teachers and educators
5. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships and strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of stakeholders including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, Government, corporate and not-for-profit sectors
6. Demonstrated people management and organisational skills to support a team delivering outcomes on time and to a high standard
7. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to represent an organisation in public forums
8. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with other units within an organisation
9. Commitment and willingness to learn about and contribute to reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians.

Desirable

1. Experience using the Narragunnawali curriculum and professional learning resources and/or developing and implementing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
2. Possession of a Working With Children Check or the ability to be eligible to acquire one
3. Willingness to travel, while representing Reconciliation Australia, with a current driver's licence.

Sydney-based applicants are preferred, but we are open to considering hybrid/remote working arrangements.

Applicants for this position should have valid working rights for Australia.

*'Narragunnawali' (pronounced narra-gunna-wally) is a word from the language of the Ngunnawal people. It means alive, wellbeing, coming together and peace. We pay our respects to and thank the United Ngunnawal Elders Council for giving us permission to use the word narragunnawali.