Education and Engagement Consultant

Pathways to Resilience; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,881 peryear

Entertainment expenses pre-tax package

Employee benefits program

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Pathways to Resilience in Springwood, QLD, seeks an Education and Engagement Consultant to deliver professional development programs for educators, parents and children across Australia. You will travel to regional, rural and remote communities to facilitate training and mentoring, building resilience through neuroscience-informed practice.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will develop partnerships, coordinate workshops and ensure high-quality delivery, while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in education or a related field.
• Ability to travel regularly to regional, rural and remote communities.
• Experience in social and emotional wellbeing and an understanding of neuroscience.
• Experience in facilitating professional development workshops with adults.

Responsibilities

• Travel to regional, rural and remote communities throughout Australia to facilitate training, mentoring and coaching of wellbeing programs.
• Document facilitation of projects as required.
• Assist Executive Director with reporting.
• Participate in research processes as required.
• Develop and maintain partnerships to guarantee projects are delivered effectively.
• Contribute as an effective team member.
• Advocate and represent the organisation in various forums.
• Report to and take direction from the Executive Director.
• Liaise with Senior Consultants to ensure integrity and quality of practice.
• Identify client needs to prepare and implement project plans.
• Develop additional professional development when required in consultation with the Executive Director.

Skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor-level degree in education or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

RESILIENT CHILDREN, STRONG FAMILIES, CONNECTED COMMUNITIES

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity for 2027?

Pathways to Resilience is a not-for-profit trust based in Springwood QLD, serving communities Australia-wide by facilitating a range of social and emotional wellbeing programs through the lens of neuroscience.

Our evidence-based programs have been developed to support the early childhood workforce understand the importance of supporting brain development in childhood.

Our consultants work with the Early Childhood workforce to mobilise understandings of how emotional regulation and relational wellbeing can support children with their life-long learning. Our coaching and mentoring programs translate the latest research from neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology into useable knowledge, providing both the background theory and strategies that can be used in everyday practice.

Widely acknowledged for our impactful consultancy, Pathways high-quality workshops, mentoring and programs enable children, their educators and families to receive practical advice that supports individual wellbeing whilst building greater resilience. Our approach is informed by the latest research in applied neuroscience.

Our dedicated team delivers high-quality, practical workshops and programs that support wellbeing and build resilience by enabling children, educators and families to:

• View behaviour and emotions through a neuroscience lens
• Build strong, connected relationships
• Model, teach and support the development of social and emotional skills.

As an Education and Engagement Consultant, reporting to the Executive Director, you will work as part of a dedicated, experienced team to execute on the vision of Pathways to Resilience: Resilient Children, Strong Families, Connected Communities. You are responsible for facilitating the professional development programs for educators, parents and children and this will only occur by building strong working relationships. This role will be based in Springwood but will require regular interstate and intrastate travel in rural, remote and regional areas.

Start Date: January 2027

Contract Period: 12 month contract with possibility of extension pending funding

WHAT WE OFFER

We support our team with learning and development opportunities and an excellent employee benefits program. As part of the position, you will enjoy:

• Salary packaging, package up to $15,881 per year tax free
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also package some of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Employee benefits program, including retail discounts.
• Hybrid working arrangements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel to regional, rural and remote communities throughout Australia to facilitate training, mentoring and coaching of social and emotional wellbeing programs in a variety of settings;
• Document facilitation of projects as required;
• Assist Executive Director with reporting;
• Participate in research processes as required;
• Develop and maintain partnerships and working relationships to guarantee projects are delivered in an effective way;
• Contribute as an effective team member;
• Advocate and represent the organisation in various forums;
• Report to and take direction from the Executive Director;
• Liaise with the Senior Consultants and the Executive Director to ensure integrity and quality of practice;
• Identify client needs to prepare, scope and implement project plans;
• Develop additional professional development when required in consultation with the Executive Director

KEY CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Essential - These must be addressed in a separate cover letter (2 page maximum) or your application will not be considered.

Successful applicants will have:

• Minimum of a bachelor-level degree in education or a related field;
• The ability and capacity to travel to regional, rural and remote communities on a regular basis for extended periods;
• Experience in social and emotional wellbeing and an understanding of neuroscience;
• Experience in facilitating professional development workshops with adults;
• An engaging presentation style and the ability to respond and meet the needs of diverse audiences;
• The ability and confidence to present to both small and large groups of people;
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills;
• An understanding of the importance of listening;
• Knowledge of the complexities of working in regional, rural and remote communities would be highly regarded;
• Ability to commit to working flexible hours (including weekends and evenings);
• Current Blue Card (or equivalent) or have the ability to apply for one
• Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility will be requested;
• We are a Child Safe organisation. You will have an understanding of current child protection legislation and policy reforms and be willing to complete Mandatory Reporting training on commencement of position;
• You will be confident and competent with office software (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word).

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

• Early Childhood and/or Early Primary experience will be highly regarded;
• You are a self-directed learner, who is self-aware, motivated and reflective in your practice;
• You have a knowledge of neuroscience and its implications for education;
• You will bring creativity to the role;
• You will be able to use online video conferencing software to deliver training;
• You have the ability to adapt and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• You will have strong interpersonal skills.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.

Pathways to Resilience is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities and older people looking to re-enter the workforce.