Description:
State Library Victoria is Australia’s oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world. At State Library Victoria, we believe that access to information and stories builds knowledge, strengthens community and inspires our future. Our recent redevelopment transformed our services and spaces, enhancing our role as a driver of Victoria’s education, innovation, tourism and creative industries.- Do you enjoy presenting and facilitating programs to school age audiences?
- 2 x part time (0.6 FTE) opportunities - work in one of Melbourne's most recognisable landmarks.
- Employee benefits include a 10% discount at Readings bookstore!
About the Library
State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.
State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.
About the Opportunity
The Education Programs Facilitator is responsible for supporting the delivery, administration, production and program delivery for a range of learning programs. This includes programs designed for primary and secondary school students and early childhood audiences and families. Key to this role is ensuring excellent program delivery, administration and program resource management of the education programs. This role will also require production and support for education events and programs.
The Education Programs Facilitator is accountable for the following measurable outcomes:
- Best practice delivery of a range of curriculum-aligned education and early childhood and family programs.
- Precise and timely management of bookings, ticketing, and communications to audiences to ensure excellent customer service and smooth administration for the education programs.
- Accurate and efficient administration, including data management and record keeping required for education programs.
- Robust production support for day-to-day programs, including program resource management and occasional point of contact for casual staff.
- Robust program support for education programs and events, including feedback for program development and testing; and creating supporting curriculum resources for programs.
About You
The successful candidate possesses knowledge in leading engaging programs and/or lessons for school aged students and early childhood. Key to this role is ensuring excellent administration and delivery of educational and learning events and activities to the Library's school-aged audiences.
In addition, you will come to us with:
- Demonstrated best-practice experience delivering curriculum-linked education programs, preferably in an education or cultural organisation setting.
- Demonstrated program administration experience, especially in managing bookings, communications and data management, ideally in an education or cultural organisation setting.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting the creation of programs and events, preferably in an education or cultural organisation setting.
- Demonstrated experience in designing supporting curriculum resources for programs.
- Current VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching) registration is desirable.
State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check or VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching) registration will be required before commencing.
State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button to submit your application via Careers Victoria .
The following documents should be attached to your application:
- Resume
- Cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description and the About You section of the advertisement.
(for more information on format and content of your application, please see Preparing Your Application on the Careers.vic page).
Enquiries
For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Mairead Kennedy (Manager, Education Program)via email .
For assistance with the application process please contact us at employment@slv.vic.gov.au .
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Reasonable Adjustments
We want all applicants to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate that they are the best person for the job. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or the provision of a particular access service, please contact our People team on employment@slv.vic.gov.au . If you are unable to make this deadline due to unforeseen personal circumstances, please get in contact to obtain a short extension to the deadline.
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