Senior Advisor, Implementation (Early Childhood) - WFH (Australia Wide) $127,006 to $149,094 plus superannuation
Full-time role $127,006 to $149,094 p.a (commensurate with skills and experience) plus superannuation Contract until 30 June 2026 Work from home with in-person sessions and visits to ECEC services As a Senior Advisor, Implementation (ECEC), you will play a crucial role in advising on guidance that will support ECEC services to implement evidence-based practices.
We are looking for someone who is: Knowledgeable in evidence-informed implementation approaches An excellent communicator who can collaborate across teams Someone who can translate research and key learnings into compelling guidance Looking to join a team of dedicated professionals all passionate about improving education outcomes using evidence AERO particularly welcomes applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. How to apply? Respectfully, no agencies please. Please submit your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the role, addressing the Skills and Experience below.
If you reside in Australia and are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have unrestricted work rights in Australia, and believe you meet the requirements of the role, we'd love to hear from you by 11.59pm Tuesday 19 November 2024 (AEST/AEDT).
Please only apply for this role if you already have current 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). 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.
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Purpose of the role The Senior Advisor, Implementation (ECEC) is responsible for leading key functions within the AERO Engagement and Impact Early Childhood Division regarding how AERO encourages the effective implementation of evidence-based practices in Australian early childhood services.
These functions include building internal capability and coherence on evidence-informed implementation approaches and advising on guidance to support services to implement evidence-based practices.
Accountabilities :
Work closely with the ECEC Implementation team to build and maintain a thorough understanding of our approach to the implementation of evidence-based practices and implications of project learnings and evaluation findings. Use implementation expertise and key project learnings to provide advisory support to other AERO ECEC project teams and divisions who are working towards the implementation of evidence-based practices. Lead the development of content that effectively captures and promotes implementation research, project learnings, evaluation findings, and stories from services and work with other roles and teams in AERO to design and deliver effectively. Lead the review of content to adapt and build on ECEC resources, to ensure guidance for implementation is informed by implementation-related research, project learnings, and evaluation findings. Keep abreast of implementation science research and other literature and projects as they relate to the effective implementation of evidence in ECEC settings and support the ongoing capability building of AERO staff on this. Provide day-to-day management of implementation functions, in collaboration with the Manager, Implementation (ECEC), and provide timely updates to the Director, Engagement and Impact (ECEC), including issues that need to be, or have been addressed, and implications for AERO's implementation strategy. Prepare papers and submissions to the Executive and Board as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or advanced knowledge of, or experience in, implementation science, behaviour change, professional learning, evidence use, and/or evidence-based practices. Proven experience in research translation with a demonstrated ability to adapt academic research for different stakeholders in the early childhood sector. Knowledge and Experience: Experience in early childhood education, education-related projects, and/or working with early childhood services. Experience with research translation. Experience leading complex functions, understanding different stakeholder needs, monitoring progress, and adapting as required. Experience working collegially with multiple teams and providing advice and support as needed. Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for establishing positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and negotiating and influencing when required. Excellent written skills for internal and external communications, content development, report writing, and resource development. Capacity to take initiative, work with ambiguity, and develop strategies to prevent or overcome issues. If you require any additional information above or have technical difficulties applying, please contact: Please do not send applications to this email address; apply through the advert. Your application will include the following questions:
Do you have full unrestricted working rights within Australia? Do you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., education, health, etc.)? Do you have experience translating research for different audiences? Do you have knowledge or experience in implementation science, behaviour change, professional learning, evidence use, and/or evidence-based practices? #J-18808-Ljbffr