Education Consultant: Teaching

**Location**:
AISNSW

Employment Type:
FP - Full-Time Permanent

Department:
Teaching & Learning

Expand and share your knowledge, skills and expertise with independent schools across NSW by joining the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW).
We are seeking a full-time education consultant with expertise and experience in the use of generative artificial intelligence.

**OUR PURPOSE**

AISNSW is the peak body supporting and representing the independent school sector in NSW and a member organisation providing a range of services to Independent schools across NSW and ACT. We believe in the excellence and opportunities that come with choice, diversity and independence in education and aim to serve and champion Independent schools.

**HOW WE WORK**

**We are member-focused** - serving the diverse needs of schools.
**We act with integrity** - demonstrating respect and discretion.
**We have expertise** - working together to provide high-quality advocacy, guidance and services.
**We are forward-looking** - anticipating future needs in a fast-changing world.
**We go above and beyond** - passionate about our work and committed to excellence.

**WHAT WILL YOU DO?**

You will work alongside others to author and implement the AISNSW Generative AI Strategy, to develop AI Protocols and to design and deliver learning for AISNSW staff. You will have opportunities to identify and project-manage AI-focused process improvements for AISNSW operations.

**WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS**

Your contribution is pivotal in shaping the future of the organisation and providing meaningful support to educators in NSW Independent schools. Your strategic insights and forward-thinking approach will guide AISNSW towards harnessing the full potential of generative AI, driving efficiency, and unlocking new opportunities.

**WHAT WILL BE YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES?**
- Defining the AISNSW Generative AI Strategy and implementation plan.
- Collaborating to deliver high-quality professional learning and support to schools.
- Creating and using generative AI related assets which support schools and teachers.
- Establishing and managing consultative mechanisms between AISNSW and leaders and teachers in NSW independent schools to understand and deploy generative AI
- Creating protocols and guidelines for generative AI use.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovations within AISNSW and schools, as well as the development of project plans to support these.
- Other duties as required by the Chief Executive.

WHAT SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES WILL YOU HAVE?
- Service-oriented mindset.
- Active engagement and understanding of generative AI. It would be an advantage if you had an appreciation of generative AI in a school context.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Collaboration will be a key to success in this role. You will be highly-skilled in this, and very relational, with strengths in building and maintaining professional connections.
- Confidence to deliver and ability to engage groups of adult learners in professional learning experiences via a range of modes.
- Analytical thinking, with the ability to analyse data, and notice trends to inform decision-making.
- Creativity, adaptability, and solutions-focused tendency.
- Demonstrated leadership capability; change-management experience will be considered favourably.

**WHAT WE NEED**:

- Full-time availability, Sydney-based role.
- Capacity to work in an office environment.
- NSW Working with Children Check.
- A current NSW Driver's License.
- Undergraduate education qualifications in Education.

**WHAT WE OFFER YOU**:

- Rewarding and purposeful work where you will strengthen your skills by engaging in a broad range of experiences.
- Structured onboarding processes, with a 'buddy' to support your transition to the role.
- Collegiality, collaboration, and peer-to-peer mentoring with an experienced team of consultants who have a range of expertise.
- Four weeks annual leave (plus additional leave for an office closure period between Christmas and New Year, which is determined annually by the AIS Board).
- Salary packaging.
- Flexible work arrangements including a combination of working away from the office, as well as dedicated time for collaboration in the office.
- Internal and external professional learning opportunities.
- Dedicated, staff wellbeing initiatives to promote connectedness and self-care.

**_Eager to join a dynamic team and work to lift learning together?_**
- Covering letter which outlines why you are interested in this role.
- CV which details your relevant experiences.
- A one-page supporting statement which includes specific experiences you have had in relation to the key responsibilities, skills and attributes of this role. It is not necessary to address every item, please select those most relevant to your experience.

**Abbie McFadden | HR Officer**
**AISNSW | Level 12, 99 York Street | SYDNEY NSW 2000