What You Will Do:
As an Education Officer, you will work with the Education and Volunteer team to support the development, coordination, and delivery of high-quality curriculum-aligned education programs, promoting student engagement in commemoration and ensuring that the Shrine remains relevant, accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all Victorian schools and students. Our Education Officers also support a flourishing volunteering program which attracts, retains, and develops volunteers of diverse backgrounds.   

This is a part-time position, working 25 hours per week from 9:30am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

What You Will Bring:

We are looking for a motivated individual who can make a positive impact on our team. Here's what we're looking for:

 Essential

• Direct experience working with children and young people in formal classroom and/or informal outside the classroom education settings
• Experience in pedagogically sound, curriculum aligned teaching and learning, with proven knowledge of Victorian curriculum content and methodologies, especially in Humanities, across all year levels.
• Demonstrated effective communication, teaching and presentation skills
• Demonstrated organisational skills including proven ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team to achieve defined target, projects and outcomes.
• Highly developed written communications skills including the ability to use research, observations, and audience data to make continuous improvement suggestions.
• Experience and understanding of volunteering programs and the regulations and guidelines that govern adult volunteering.
• Relevant tertiary qualification/s or substantial related on the job experience within a similar context.
• Ability to undertake travel to regional Victoria to deliver outreach programs, occasionally staying overnight.
• Hold and maintain a valid Driver's Licence.

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of Australia's wartime and military heritage. 
• Awareness of a range of pedagogical approaches relevant to the cultural setting of the Shrine and to the student audiences we engage.
• Awareness of the history of the Shrine of Remembrance, and the capacity to continually improve and expand on this awareness
• Awareness of best practices and trends in cultural venue education programming, especially in war memorials.

Why Join Us:

Working with us means being part of a dedicated team that values history, remembrance, and community. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a significant Victorian landmark while enhancing your skills in people and culture and collaborating with professionals across different sectors. We offer a supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and innovation.

The Shrine of Remembrance is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants of any: ability, including people with disability; age; cultural background, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians; gender identity; parental or carer status; race; religion; sex; or sexual orientation.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of our journey, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria contained in the position description. 

For further information about this role please contact **********@shrine.org.au.