Education Support Officer

**At BAE Systems Australia**

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The BAE Systems Aviation Technical Training (ATT) project delivers all aviation trade training and technical manager training to the Australian Defence Force. Applications are now sought from qualified vocational education professionals, to join a united, genuine, and engaging team.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Educational Support Officer to join us in a fixed term, part time (0.6) capacity for a period of 12 months, this role is the perfect opportunity to become a part of the future of Australian Defence aviation training, and help shape the Defence aviation technical workforce of the future. Reporting to the Training Governance Manager, you will have the opportunity to utilise your expertise and take your career to another level.

This role will be based out of Wagga RAAF base site.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Undertake educational/vocational specialist support activities and provide learning support and guidance to Australian Defence Force (ADF) trainees
- Monitor student trainee course progress for failure risks and trends, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and customer representative to address these
- Conduct language, literacy and numeracy assessments and analysis for all incoming courses
- Provide support to the Training Governance Manager to ensure program compliance with relevant standards and legislations
- Support training development activities including providing educational advice and Aviation Technical Training support
- Conduct educational support and progress management interviews for trainees
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal, external and customer stakeholders

**About YOU**

**You'll have**:

- Educational support experience or vocational education training experience
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, support and inspire students
- A continuous improvement approach with the ability to develop effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong computer literacy skills
- Whilst not essential, a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or a Tertiary Degree in Education will be highly regarded.
- Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite.

**About US**

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

**Clearances**

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.