Early Learning Officer

About the role
In this role, you will support the delivery of the Museum’s education and public programs, including learning programs, family and school holiday activities, tours, workshops and community events. Working under the guidance of the Programs Manager, you’ll coordinate programs, prepare resources and create positive, engaging experiences for visitors.

You will contribute to the Museum’s visitor experience, audience engagement and broader cultural and service objectives, with flexibility to support programs across weekdays, school holidays, evenings and weekends.

Work type: Permanent part time (3 days per week)
Classification: Band 4 at $76,010 pa plus super pro rata

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and deliver Museum Explorers, the National Wool Museum’s early learning playgroup program, including preparation of activities, materials and resources for weekly sessions.
• support the preparation and delivery of education programs for primary, secondary and tertiary groups.
• support the delivery of family and school holiday programs, tours, workshop and events.
• Prepare and adapt resources, activities and interpretive materials to support the delivery of programs.
• Manage early learning program resources, including ordering, coordinating, and preparing materials required for the successful delivery of the early learning program and children’s programs.
• Maintain accurate records, program documentation, attendance information and evaluation data.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have relevant post-secondary qualification in early childhood education, education, teaching or a related discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience in early learning, museum, cultural or community programming.

Essential Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to engage and deliver age-appropriate programs for young children and their families in a museum, gallery, cultural, educational or community setting.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences across different ages, interests and abilities.
• Ability to prepare and adapt activities and supporting resources for early learning programs.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Understanding of inclusive practices and the needs of diverse communities.

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

Enquiries: Sara Kerr (Programs Manager) | Sara.Kerr@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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