Senior Education Advisor (Indigenous Identified)

Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University’s Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) seeks a Senior Education Advisor to lead executive education, professional development, and capability-building programs for First Nations rights holders and organisations, government, industry and partners.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Education & Professional Development, you will translate First Nations knowledges and policy into accessible learning, and ensure programs respond to community

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering executive education, professional development, short courses, leadership programs.
• Preparing accessible curricula, learning materials, practical tools and resources that translate knowledge into practice.
• Coordinating program design, pilots and delivery, including schedules, facilitators, participants, learning platforms and delivery partners.
• Supporting First Nations-led co-design and engagement, ensuring programs respond to community priorities, recognise cultural authority and protect ICIP.
• Working with Centre experts, ANU colleagues and external partners to source content, support facilitation and maintain high-quality learning experiences.
• Monitoring participation, feedback and learning outcomes, and contributing to evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement of programs and resources.
• Managing assigned projects, budgets, contracts, records, risks and procurement processes within approved plans and delegations.

Skills

Policy translation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Executive education

Curriculum development

Job description

Classification: Level 8
Salary package: $124,392- $133,017 plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of June 2030.

• Develop and deliver culturally grounded education and professional development programs
• Translate research and policy into practical learning for First Nations rights holders and organisations
• Collaborate with First Nations organisations, government, industry and education partners

Position overview

The Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) is a First Nations-led policy centre at The Australian National University, advancing First Nations economic self-determination. Through research, policy, partnerships and education, CIET works alongside First Nations leaders and rights holders, governments, industry and investors to influence economic and institutional reform, strengthen capability and expand opportunities for First Nations peoples to build and manage wealth.

The Senior Education Advisor supports the development and delivery of the Centre's executive education, professional development and capability-building programs, translating First Nations knowledges, research, policy and practitioner expertise into accessible, culturally grounded learning for First Nations rights holders and organisations, government, industry and other partners.

The position

Reporting to the Associate Director, Education & Professional Development, you will be key in:

• Developing and delivering executive education, professional development, short courses, leadership programs and other capability-building initiatives in line with approved priorities.
• Preparing accessible curricula, learning materials, practical tools and resources that translate First Nations knowledge and the Centre's research and policy work into practice.
• Coordinating program design, pilots and delivery, including schedules, facilitators, participants, learning platforms and delivery partners.
• Supporting First Nations-led co-design and engagement, ensuring programs respond to community priorities, recognise cultural authority and protect ICIP.
• Working with Centre experts, ANU colleagues and external partners to source content, support facilitation and maintain high-quality learning experiences.
• Monitoring participation, feedback and learning outcomes, and contributing to evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement of programs and resources.
• Managing assigned projects, budgets, contracts, records, risks and procurement processes within approved plans and delegations.
• Preparing advice, briefs, proposals, reports and communications for the Associate Director and relevant Centre stakeholders.

For further information please contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant at [e-mail]

Application information

All applications to be submitted via the link below:

https://www.fprs.com.au/jobview/senior-education-advisor/c6ab30a6-0cd0-4413-a3e8-b97c2e942e34/

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.