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.

• Opportunity to work with an engaged community of educators - working to close the education gap
• Flexible work practices, including the option to work from home
• Allowance and time off work for professional development
• Join us in our commitment and vision for Reconciliation, in a space where we learn and grow together

About the Position

The Program Support Officer plays a critical role in the LDP team by coordinating, supporting and managing an array of logistical activities to ensure that key responsibilities of the LDP team are fulfilled. Primarily, the work relates to coordinating and supporting Associate school placement activities nationally, coordinating and managing logistical activities related to School Practicum and coordinating and managing the administration of the Mentor Development Program.

Note: while we prefer the successful candidate to be based in Naarm (Melbourne), we are open to candidates based elsewhere in Victoria. The successful candidate must be available to work in Naarm during November to January (with the exception of our office Christmas/New Year closure, and pending any COVID restrictions) to support LDP activities on the ground.

About Us

Teach For Australia (TFA) is an innovative non-profit organisation and part of a global movement dedicated to developing leadership in classrooms and communities, to ensure all children achieve their potential. We believe in equity in education – an Australia where your postcode does not determine your future potential. Our mission is to grow a community of leaders committed to equity for children, by recruiting and developing exceptional people to teach and lead across Australia. Our vision is an Australia where education gives every child, regardless of their background, greater choice for their future.

About you

• Demonstrated commitment to reconciliation in Australia, commitment to our mission and values
• Strong long term planning and organisational skills, with experience managing multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable with a flexible approach to providing support in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Has a learning orientation, and keen to develop themselves in the role

Teach For Australia welcomes applicants of all backgrounds to apply, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

All enquiries can be directed to [email protected] using the subject line: Program Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs. Please note that you must have the appropriate right to work in Australia in order to be eligible for this role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance, and obtain a valid Working With Children Check.

A position description is attached.