Education Officer

**State Library of New South Wales**

**Education Officer**

**1 x full time role and 1 x part time role (4 days per week)**
- Flexible working conditions
- Opportunity to work at one of NSW top cultural institutions
- Competitive remuneration package up to $119,563 (package includes salary between $71,727- $105,949 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

**About the State Library**

The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia’s oldest and most important public institutions. Collecting actively since 1826, the Library preserves and presents the social, cultural and scientific history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all.

We are currently seeking two experienced and enthusiastic Education Officers to participate in the development, delivery, and evaluation of the State Library’s learning programs, particularly those designed for K-12 students, teachers, children and families, students of the library and information profession and lifelong learners. We deliver learning programs onsite, online and on tour around NSW.

**About this opportunity**

In this role you will:

- Ensure the delivery of effective and engaging programs (onsite, online and on tour) to enhance access and understanding of the Library collections and resources, for students and teachers, K-12, youth, families, lifelong learners, and students of the library and information profession.
- Contribute to the development and evaluation of creative and innovative programs and learning resources for both onsite and online audiences.
- Contribute to the development of online learning resources which address curriculum outcomes.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have the following knowledge and experience:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in primary, secondary or K-12 school education, together with teaching experience in a school at primary or secondary level or experience as an educator in a cultural organisation.
- A satisfactory Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Current Class C NSW Drivers Licence.
- Currently holds a First Aid Certificate or is willing to obtain one if needed for operational requirements.
- Be willing to work on occasional weekends

**What we offer**
- Flexible working conditions, including the ability to work extra hours where required over several days or weeks and then reclaim those hours as time off.
- Professional development opportunities, including study support and targeted training programs to further develop in your career.
- Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program, flu vaccinations, gym programs and staff discounts at the Library café and bookshop.
- Staff engagement activities, such as workplace committees, a staff suggestion scheme, and all staff actively participating in the development of the Library’s Strategic Plan.

**How to apply**
- An up-to-date copy of your CV

Please keep question responses to a maximum of 2 pages.
- The primary purpose of this role is to develop and deliver engaging learning programs to K-12 students and family audiences both on site at the State Library and also in an online environment. This requires a genuine interest and enthusiasm for working with these audiences. Provide an example of when you have developed and delivered a successful program for one of these audience groups. Please outline your processes and outcomes.
- This role requires strong skills and confidence in online delivery for school and family audiences. Please outline your experience in developing and/or delivering in an online environment.

**Talent Pool**

Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.

**Am I eligible to apply?**
- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment, you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

**Role Description (pdf)**
**Role Description (word)**
**NSW Public Sector Capability Framework**
**State Library Accessibility Guide