Coordinator, Expert Reference Group - Work from home (Australia wide)

Are you passionate about stakeholder engagement and First Nations perspectives in education? AERO is seeking a dynamic Coordinator for the Expert Reference Group (ERG) to join our team.

• Full-time, fixed term contract until 30 June 2026
• Offering a competitive salary of $90,561 to $104,476 (base wage) (commensurate with skills and experience) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Flexible location, work from home (Australia-wide)
• Please note, this is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position

About The Organisation The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is Australia’s national education evidence body. AERO is working towards excellent and equitable outcomes for all children and young people by generating and making high-quality evidence accessible and enhancing the use of evidence in Australian education. AERO is bringing together people who are passionate about evidence-informed policy and practice for schools and early childhood services. Our team is collegial, creative and committed to fulfilling AERO’s potential to make an impact. We value agile thinkers who can help shape AERO as a new, dynamic organisation, and team players who enjoy working across projects and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Many of our people have ongoing connections to research, policy and practice organisations, helping us to bridge the gap between evidence generation and translation. For more information about AERO, please see https://edresearch.edu.au. Purpose of the role In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting and supporting AERO’s engagement with the First Nations Expert Reference Group, ensuring that First Nations voices and perspectives are heard, represented, and included into our work. This is an exciting opportunity to connect with both internal and external stakeholders, facilitate knowledge exchange, and contribute to AERO’s goal of creating positive educational change. Accountabilities

• Organise, coordinate and support ERG meetings, and engagement with stakeholders, including processing engagement requests, preparation of internal and external communications and minutes.
• Lead the preparation for and management of ERG meetings and other team events such as in-person meetings, webinars and/or large online meetings.
• Coordinate and contribute to the development of ERG and other relevant documents, reports, discussion papers, submissions, and briefs to inform decision-making.
• Guide and support teams across AERO to effectively use and engage with AERO’s ERG.
• Support the First Nations team and wider business with the timely delivery of external projects, which may include collaborating with team members to establish efficient processes.
• Provide a range of administration and support services to meet the business needs in support of the ERG.
• Coordinate and manage records and databases, complying with administrative systems, processes and policies, to ensure that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible.

Essential Requirements

• A degree in public policy, public administration, education policy, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Knowledge And Experience

• In-depth experience with stakeholder engagement, particularly within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Solid experience in managing and organizing data, with the ability to create, format, and present documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Proven success in building relationships and collaborating with both internal teams and external partners.
• Strong technical proficiency, including a solid understanding of MS365 (especially Word, Excel, and Teams), as well as familiarity with databases and cloud-based services.

Skills

• Strong analytical abilities, with the capacity to synthesize information from various sources and make informed decisions.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to connect with people at all levels.
• Exceptional organizational skills with an eye for detail and a passion for keeping things running smoothly.
• A creative problem-solver, capable of thinking outside the box to find innovative solutions.

How to apply?Please Submit An Online Application

• CV and a cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the role addressing the Skills and Experience below.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday, 12 January 2025 (AEST). Notes

• Respectfully, no agencies please.
• Please only apply for this role if you are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia.
• Appointments are subject to a National Criminal Record Check (NCRC) and having or obtaining a current valid working with children check (WWCC).
• The is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and: s 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT) / s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT) / s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) / s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) / ss 25 and/or 26 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas) / s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) / s 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)]. The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
• If you require any additional information to above or have technical difficulties applying, please contact: recruitment@edresearch.edu.au (please note AERO's shutdown period between 23 December 2024 and 5 January 2025. We will respond to you after our return on Monday 6 January 2025).
• Please do not send applications to this email address, apply through advert.