Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 3rd Aug 2020
The Schools Engagement Lead is a pivotal new role at WVA and will be accountable for reinvigorating WVA’s offering to schools in Australia. Working with them to equip the next generation of Australia’s leaders to be socially aware and leaders who advocate for the world’s most vulnerable. The ideal Candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in the Education or similar industry with a strong understanding of the Australian Schools Curriculum. You will be passionate about social & environmental issues globally and locally and will use this passion & knowledge to create an education program that is engaging for both students and teachers.
This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months operating in a part-time capacity (3-4 days per week) and will be based at our head office in Burwood East, Victoria/state office. Although please note, due to the current COVID situation, all staff are working from home until further notice.
For your information, the interviews will start immediately, and the role may be filled before the closing date.
World Vision Australia takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. We have strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. All successful candidates will undergo a criminal record and Working with Children check prior to employment. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries.
A career with World Vision Australia is an opportunity to join a sector-leading humanitarian aid organisation and a team of purpose-driven and diverse professionals who are each committed to our mission: the fight against global poverty and its causes. For more information on World Vision and the work we do, please visit our website at www.worldvision.com.au.
Aside from the opportunity for broad and life-changing impact in the lives of the world’s most vulnerable, some of our other benefits include: