Regional Education Lead
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About the Project
The Australian Museum has developed the Mini Museum, that brings hands-on museum learning experiences directly to preschools in regional NSW. Building on the successful Mini Museum pilot program, we're expanding our reach and influence across regional NSW. This project changes the way that the Australian Museum connects with communities across NSW, particularly focusing on early years learners, teachers, and families in regional areas. This role will be leading the development of a sustainable delivery model that brings museum collections, knowledges, and experiences beyond our walls, working collaboratively with communities to co-design programs and resources that reflect their unique needs and interests.
About the Role
A part-time temporary role is now vacant following a staff departure. We are looking for an experienced Education Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality education programs for regional audiences. As the Regional Education Lead, you'll build meaningful relationships with libraries, museums, community organisations, and local government partners across NSW. Working with diverse communities, including First Nations peoples, you'll demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all aspects of program design and delivery and your approach will be guided by principles of co-design and genuine community engagement.
This is your opportunity to shape something new – designing pedagogically sound programs that showcase both Australian Museum expertise and community knowledge. You'll work closely with our scientists, First Nations staff and Education team to create engaging learning experiences. Beyond program delivery, you'll support funding proposals, manage budgets, and articulate program impact to stakeholders. Your ability to maintain strong relationships with funding partners will be essential to ensuring the long-term sustainability of this important work.
Employment Status:
* Clerk Grade 7/8
* Fixed term until 30 November 2026
* 28 hours per week/4 days
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* Role Description
* AM Candidate Pack
You will be paid a competitive annual salary of $113,574 - $125,720 pro-rata (Clerk Grade 7/8), plus employer's contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.
Knowledge & Experience
* Demonstrated experience in education program delivery and project management, particularly in informal learning environments
* Proven ability to create and foster productive working relationships with diverse organisations including government, community groups, and cultural institutions
* Understanding of the unique context, opportunities and challenges facing regional communities in NSW
* Experience with program evaluation, social impact measurement, and communicating outcomes to funders
* Experience supporting funding proposals, grant reporting, and budget management
* Knowledge of early childhood pedagogy and the Early Years Learning Framework
Essential requirements
* Appropriate tertiary qualification/s or relevant, equivalent professional experience developing learning programs for an early years audience in an informal learning environment such as a museum, cultural, or scientific institution
* Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Clearance
About The Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations' culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.
The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
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Benefits
Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.
How to apply
Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):
* A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description's essential requirements, key knowledge and experience.
* Resume
As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.
* Describe a specific conversation or interaction you had with a community member, teacher, or stakeholder that fundamentally changed your understanding of what they needed from an education program. What did they say or do that surprised you, and how did this influence your subsequent work? (300 words maximum)
* Tell us about a time when building a relationship with an external partner or community member was more challenging than you anticipated. What made it difficult, what specific actions did you take to build trust, and what would you do differently if faced with a similar situation again? (300 words maximum)
The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check.
Contact person:Vanessa Gardos, Head of Education,
Inclusive and welcoming
The Australian Museum is an NSW Public Service organisation and aims to attract and retain the right people for the right jobs. The AM is a diverse and inclusive workplace where genuine participation and contribution is enabled, and everyone, regardless of their background, identity or circumstances is valued, accepted and supported to thrive at work.
This means that we are embedding diversity and inclusion in everything we do on a daily basis, whether it be our recruitment processes, workplace culture, career development programs, customer service or policies and procedures. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment process to better enable you to shine, please reach out to the contact person or note this in your application.
Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2026