The Department of the Senate is seeking applications from those interested in joining the Parliamentary Education Office (PEO) in the role of Assistant Director.
The Assistant Director supports and contributes to the functions of the PEO, operating in a strategic environment that brings together policy, creativity and technology. The Assistant Director is responsible for the development and delivery of all PEO education programs and has a number of direct reports.
The Assistant Director develops internal training and mentoring initiatives, monitors parliamentary, political and educational practices and trends, and delivers education programs both at Parliament House and in schools around Australia through the PEO's digital and outreach programs. The Assistant Director also liaises with stakeholders within Parliament House, including parliamentarians and their staff, and with other education providers and cultural institutions. The Assistant Director is involved in the development and coordination of projects and research initiatives. This work includes developing and refreshing the PEO's print materials and maintaining the PEO website that has more than 1.5 million unique user visits each year.
The key duties of the position include:
1. Oversee the effective operation of all PEO education programs, including:
* supervising, mentoring and leading Parliamentary Educators;
* coordinating the provision of staff training and development;
* liaising with stakeholders within Parliament House (including parliamentarians) and with other education providers and cultural institutions;
* ensuring education programs remain of high quality and are consistent with the PEO's strategic objectives and the Australian Curriculum requirements;
* developing and delivering teacher professional learning programs; and
* evaluating and improving education programs.
2. Provide advice and assistance to the Director, Parliamentary Education Office on the PEO work plan and strategy, the PEO Advisory Committee and corporate reporting.
3. Advise and assist the Director, Parliamentary Education Office with day-to-day education management matters.
4. Develop and coordinate research initiatives, including summarising and analysing data, and incorporate this information, as appropriate, into PEO programs.
5. Assist and monitor the implementation of projects, face-to-face programs, including outreach activities and digital programs.
6. Develop and nurture partnerships within Parliament House and with other external organisations.
7. Develop and deliver education programs and presentations to visiting groups, as required.
Eligibility
Essential
Tertiary qualifications (or progress towards tertiary qualifications) and significant relevant experience in the field of education, as both an educator and a leader.
Desirable
Experience teaching in a classroom setting, leading small teams in a service delivery context and working in a parliamentary or similar environment.
Notes
To apply, you are asked to provide a one-page pitch detailing your suitability to perform the duties of the position, along with a copy of your CV or résumé.
The Department of the Senate is committed to being an inclusive employer. We aim to provide a supportive, flexible, and fair workplace that recognises the diversity within the Australian community, where all employees feel respected, valued and supported to best contribute to our work. We encourage applications from First Nations' people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQA+, mature aged employees and people with caring responsibilities.
Getting to know the Department of the Senate
The Department of the Senate provides the secretariat to the Senate – enabling its legislative and accountability activities – and to dozens of parliamentary committees, whose work encompasses the Senate's scrutiny functions and its exercise of Parliament's broad inquiry powers. In doing so, departmental officers provide the Senate, its committees, the President and other senators expert, impartial advice about Senate and committee operations. We publish the Senate's records, and produce an array of information resources so that people may understand and engage in its work. With our colleagues across the Parliamentary Service we also provide specialised advice and logistical support to senators so they may undertake their duties.