Teach For Australia would like to acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of the lands throughout Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Australia's first peoples.

About Teach For Australia

Teach For Australia's vision is an Australia where education gives every child greater choice for their future. The mission is to grow a community of leaders committed to equity for children and young people, by recruiting and developing exceptional people to teach and lead across Australian schools.

Teach For Australia provides:

• Opportunity to work with an engaged community of educators - working to close the education gap
• Flexible work environment – hybrid with no mandatory office days
• Additional day off for your birthday and gifted end of year closure days off
• Allowance and time off work for professional development
• 13% superannuation

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is a 2 year fixed-term contract.
• Flexible work hours - between 0.6 FTE - 1.0 considered.

about the Role

In this exciting new position, you will lead policy and landscape analysis, horizon scanning and the development of strategic options; translating complex information into clear, evidence-based recommendations for executive and Board consideration.

Working across the organisation and closely with the executive leadership team, you will identify, analyse and develop future strategic directions that advance our mission and long-term sustainability. 

To succeed in this position, you will need to be curious, adaptable, opportunity-focused and demonstrate a strong learning mindset. Holding a strong alignment with Teach For Australia’s values and commitment to equity in education.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you will bring to the position (The Key selection criteria) 

• Demonstrated experience leading strategic analysis and development of strategic options in complex policy settings, the social services sector and/or mission-driven organisations.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality strategic advice, options papers or investment proposals for senior decision-makers.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with government, policy or funding landscapes.
• Experience as a collaborative and influential leader who builds trust and brings others along with new ideas.
• Experience in management consulting, a policy think tank, government or a purpose-led organisation, along with a strong understanding of the Australian education or social sector policy contexts would be advantageous.

For further details about the role, please find the Position Description attached.

Please don't be discouraged from applying if you do not meet every requirement listed above. If you have other skills, experiences, or perspectives that could add value, we’d love to hear from you!

At Teach For Australia, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.