Education And Engagement Coordinator (358035)

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties
Initiate, develop, and maintain collaborative and consultative relationships with communities of interest, including teachers and young people, people living with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and individuals with low literacy to promote civic engagement and electoral understanding.
Conduct in-depth research and consultation to identify opportunities, priorities, and best practices for community and curriculum-based learning around electoral processes.
Design, implement, and evaluate targeted TEC education and engagement programs, projects, and resource materials, applying relevant principles for community and classroom learning.
Lead the development and implementation of complex education and engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with best practices in community education.
Provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders on innovative approaches to civic education, ensuring alignment with democratic principles and inclusive practices.
Gather feedback on education and engagement initiatives to allow continuous improvement with the aim of increasing civic engagement and electoral understanding.
Represent the organisation in stakeholder consultations and engagement forums, ensuring alignment with the TEC’s strategic objectives.
Collaborate with team members and external stakeholders, receiving input as needed to ensure program relevance and effectiveness. Share specialised knowledge with internal and external stakeholders to support the implementation of innovative strategies in community education and stakeholder engagement.
Work collaboratively and in consultation with the Accessibility and Inclusion Coordinator to achieve strategic outcomes and workplans.
Essential Requirements
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
Political neutrality
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and ******* related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.

3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (358035) Education and Engagement Coordinator - 16 Jan 25.docx

Statement of Duties (358035) Education and Engagement Coordinator - 16 Jan 25.pdf

About the Department of Justice (Tasmanian Electoral Commission) November 2024.docx

About the Department of Justice (Tasmanian Electoral Commission) November 2024.pdf

Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

FAQs Short Form Application.docx

FAQs Short Form Application.pdf

How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.

For more information
Bonny Moroni
Director Elections and Engagement
bonny.moroni@tec.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6208 87+4

Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603

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