Education Officer (Islamophobia Awareness Programs)

About the role

A small specialist office within a large federal department, which supports the Australian Government's work on social cohesion and religious discrimination, is looking for an Education Officer to lead its education programs and policy work until 30 September 2027. You will be the office's main point of contact on education and training, working with departmental colleagues, government agencies, schools, training providers and community members, and possibly representing the office at external forums. The role is based in Sydney or Melbourne on a Commonwealth position, with no relocation to Canberra required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all education and training work, from planning through delivery and evaluation
• Design and run national programs and events that raise awareness of Islamophobia in schools and the wider education sector
• Turn emerging issues into strategic advice and practical program or policy responses
• Advise senior leadership on complex and sensitive issues and influence stakeholders across government, the education sector and the community
• Evaluate outcomes, identify what is working and adjust approaches
• Manage and escalate risks, and prepare briefs, reports and other written materials
• Contribute to frameworks, methodologies and process improvement, and travel interstate and occasionally work outside standard hours

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in Australian education systems, including policy and program expertise, and experience in teaching or training
• Experience in education programs or policy related to social cohesion, intercultural or interfaith cooperation
• Ability to carry out complex research and analysis and turn findings into evidence-informed resources, advice and program responses
• High-level cultural competency, with empathy for affected communities, including Australia's Muslim community, and for schools
• Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal and negotiation skills to build partnerships and influence decision-makers
• Sound judgement, resilience and risk management across policy, project and program delivery
• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain or maintain a Baseline security clearance (essential)

Nice to have: understanding of government decision-making and whole-of-government approaches; experience in anti-racism, anti-discrimination, multicultural affairs or human rights; experience coordinating consultations, forums or roundtables; understanding of or experience with Australia's Muslim community and Islamophobia.

What we offer

• Full-time contract until 30 September 2027, paid $75-$95 per hour plus superannuation
• Attendance in the office on agreed team anchor days

To apply, use the online application link provided in the original advert.