State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world. At State Library Victoria, we believe that access to information and stories builds knowledge, strengthens community and inspires our future. Our recent redevelopment transformed our services and spaces, enhancing our role as a driver of Victoria's education, innovation, tourism and creative industries.A pivotal leadership role for the delivery of State Library Victoria's education program.Work in a landmark cultural institution in the knowledge precinct of Melbourne CBD.Employee benefits include a 10% discount at Readings bookstore and Mr Tulk Café!About the LibraryState Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world. We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.About the OpportunityThe Education Program Manager is responsible for the management of the Library's education program to achieve ongoing engagement and meaningful learning outcomes for diverse education audiences, with a focus on school-aged children and teachers. The position provides leadership to the Library's education staff and ensures design and delivery of education programs and partnerships to the highest standard, with links to the curriculum, growth in learning impact, and alignment with the Library's purpose and strategy.Working within the Audience Engagement Branch, this role oversees a strategic program of formal learning and enrichment activity (onsite, digital and hybrid) that grows education audience reach, access and participation and aligns to curriculum learning objectives through the design and delivery of a range of inclusive education programs. The role ensures education programs draw on the Library's collections and services, connect to planned and future exhibitions, and are responsive to education audiences' changing needs to build skills in research, literacy and other identified curriculum areas.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver the Library's education strategy, in collaboration with key stakeholders, to grow reach, engagement and learning outcomes with an emphasis on school-aged people and teachers.Ensure measurable growth in quality, learning outcomes, reach, access, innovation and sustainability of student and teacher programs, tours and events.Provide specialist expertise, advice and leadership on curriculum-based learning to the education team.Support and establish funding, grants and opportunities to ensure financial and operational sustainability.Develop and ensure effective collaborative working processes with the education staff to support the efficient delivery of multiple programs.Establish and maintain positive relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders.About YouThe ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of the Victorian and Australian curriculum and education sector trends, networks and practices and expertise in developing curriculum-aligned education programs.In addition, you will come with:Tertiary qualifications in education.Experience in teaching.A current and valid Victorian Institute of Teaching registration.Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and training staff in innovative and inclusive education programming.Experience in education programming for school groups and teachers in a cultural organisation context.Demonstrated experience utilising current learning theories and practices to develop best practice programs and resources.Demonstrated experience in end-to-end project management and team coordination.State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.How to applyPlease click the Apply button to submit your application via Careers.Vic.The following documents should be attached to your application:ResumeCover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria and the About You section.For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Jill Mitchell, Head of Audience Engagement, at AdjustmentsIf you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or the provision of a particular access service, please contact our People team on closes at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on 11 November 2024.Job type:Full timeJob classification:VPSG5.1Contact:Jill Mitchell | #J-18808-Ljbffr