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Children’s University Regional Lead North West

• Organising and coordinating activities and programs, while also contributing to research and evaluation projects
• Demonstrating excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• 0.5 FTE (Part-time), 1-year fixed-term position, based Burnie

About the opportunity

The Peter Underwood Centre (the Centre) is a partnership between the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian State Government in conjunction with the Office of the Governor of Tasmania. Pursuing a mutual goal to set high aspirations for the educational outcomes of Tasmanians, the Centre was conceived to lead a process of positive and sustained transformation in Tasmanian education to benefit the whole community.

The Children's University Regional Lead will take the lead in driving the program in the Burnie region. This role involves collaborating with schools, children, and the local community to engage young people in informal learning activities outside the classroom.

Key responsibilities include organising a variety of activities and programs, contributing to research and evaluation projects, and building strong relationships with Children’s University Tasmania schools and learning destinations across North-West Tasmania.

The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with other team members as directed, while also demonstrating initiative, independence, and discretion in carrying out their responsibilities.

What you’ll do:

• Under the general direction of the Manager, Chldren’s University Tasmania  develop and deliver engaging activities for Children’s University Members and conduct program evaluations.
• Under the general direction of the Manager. Children’s University Tasmania, promote Children’s University Tasmania and take responsibility for day-to-day management of school and learning destination partners, including recruitment of and activity development, across North-West Tasmania.
• Work proactively with Peter Underwood Centre stakeholders to ensure uptake of aspiration initiatives, activities and programs, including but not limited to Children’s University Tasmania.
• Coordinate Peter Underwood Centre events and prepare and deliver presentations for internal and external stakeholder groups in North-West Tasmania.
• Prepare and submit grant applications in support of the Peter Underwood Centre and manage administration related to the delivery of Peter Underwood Centre programs

What we’re looking for:

• A demonstrated understanding of issues related to educational attainment and post-school participation in education.
• Competent across the Microsoft 360 Suite
• A demonstrated understanding of issues related to educational attainment and post-school participation in education.
• Add required skills, knowledge and experience here
• Experience in the organisation and running of large events, under broad guidance.
• Understanding of administrative procedures of the University.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $113,029 comprising base salary within the range of $89,091 to $96,606 pro rata plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Georgia Sutton, Manager Children's University Tasmania,  georgia.sutton@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 5715.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500470 - Children's University Regional Lead North West .pdf

Applications close Thursday, 28 November 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.