Position title: eSmart Advisor
Team: Policy & Prevention
Reports to: eSmart Schools Team Leader
Job type: Part Time 0.8, contract role
Date: October 2024
About the Alannah & Madeline Foundation The Alannah & Madeline Foundation was set up in memory of Alannah and Madeline Mikac, aged six and three, who were tragically killed with their mother and 32 others at Port Arthur, Tasmania, on 28 April 1996. In memory of his daughters, Walter Mikac AM and a small group of volunteers set up the Foundation with the belief that all children should have a safe and happy childhood without being subjected to violence. The then Prime Minister launched the Foundation on 30 April 1997.
The Foundation: identifies issues that adversely affect the wellbeing of children; we work to help them recover and protect them from bullying and violence works across the spectrum of prevention and care to deliver state-of-the-art, evidence-based programs and products works with the best minds to identify and reduce significant threats to children's safety through innovation and partnerships speaks out on the need for systemic change to build a supportive and safe society. The Foundation also supports Dolly's Dream, educating and empowering families and communities to prevent the devastating effects of bullying.
Our organisation has the highest commitment to child safety, and our Child Safe - Policy outlines our safe practices for children.
Our organisation values are embedded into every way in which we operate at the Foundation. Everyone has a responsibility to promote and demonstrate our values: We act with courage, We are stronger together, We are curious, We believe accountability matters, and We act with empathy, always.
Position in context Reporting into eSmart Schools Team Leader, the eSmart Advisor provides tailored support to schools, working with them to set, achieve and maintain their commitment to online safety, and create a culture that promotes the positive use of digital technology. eSmart is underpinned by the eSafety Commissioner's Best Practice Framework for Online Safety Education, an evidence-based best practice framework for a nationally consistent approach to online safety education in schools.
eSmart has a whole school approach, ensuring that online safety is embedded in school leadership, governance, and culture. Schools self-select and/or work with an eSmart Advisor to plan their eSmart journey based on the specific needs of their students, school community and curriculum plans and have greater control over which unit(s) they want to do, where they start and their level of engagement. eSmart actively connects whole school communities to encourage a unified approach to keeping children safe online.
The role is formally based in South Melbourne but will predominately work with schools in the southwestern region of Victoria. We support our staff to work flexibly, both in location and hours, based on the premise that work will remain the focus of any arrangement. Regular travel (including metro and regional) is required to provide in person support to schools through training, presentations as well as ongoing guidance via phone or virtual meetings.
eSmart Advisors are purpose-driven individuals who are committed to the Foundation's strategic pillar, to empower positive digital citizens.
Major job responsibilities Work with schools within allocated catchment to set, achieve and maintain their commitment to online safety through the implementation of eSmart, including eSmart digital learning products. Set and work towards KPIs based on priority schools and level of support (from new to engage and active schools). Provide tailored support to classroom teachers and school leadership, based on the identified needs of their students, school community and curriculum plans. Delivery of face-to-face and virtual workshops and training sessions to schools, teaching staff, students and parents to introduce the program, provide support and engagement. Contribute to content review and development of eSmart resources and products to ensure it meets the existing and emerging needs of teachers and whole-of-school communities. Monitor the engagement and support provided to schools through the CRM and use CRM insights to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships within schools and across the education sector (Government, Catholic and Independent). Support implementation plan for eSmart to achieve optimal service delivery, including delivering to the contractual funding objectives and targets. Support innovation through engagement with children and young people to inform the design, implementation and continuous improvement of high impact programs and products, as required. Work with people leader to develop and successfully execute a personal work plan that is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Foundations and will meet key deliverables. Other tasks as directed by the eSmart Advisor Team Leader, Head of Digital Citizenship Programs and Executive Team. Contributing positively to the Foundation's culture of We are stronger together through developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with colleagues to achieve program outcomes and strategic impact. Knowledge, experience & requirements Knowledge of contemporary online safety, digital and media literacy and digital inclusion issues and how they impact children/ young adults, their families, their schools, and their communities (essential) Previous experience in delivering social change projects; frameworks or initiatives in the education sector to a high level (essential) Previous experience of working directly with children and young people (essential) Excellent presentation and communication skills to conduct training, presentations, and workshops with schools (essential) Demonstrated strong customer service skills, and experience in supporting clients and project management and organisational skills. Knowledge of and experience in the Victorian education sector, preferably in schools in low ADII and low SES communities Valid full drivers license and ability to regularly travel intrastate and have use of own vehicle. Post-secondary school diploma or tertiary qualifications in a related field eg. education, community development, public health, or business. A Working with Children Check and Police Check (required)
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