Museum Educator

Heide Museum of Modern Art

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The Museum Educator is a multi-tasking role operating in a team environment. The primary focus of the position is to develop, prepare and deliver Education programs and events, with support from a group of education-trained volunteers.

The role requires the ability to effectively:

  • Drive the development and delivery of education programs for a range of audiences, including both students and teachers.

  • Work with individuals both external to Heide and on staff to prepare, manage and deliver Heide’s education programs, ensuring they meet the needs of schools and students.

  • Strategically develop relationships with schools and educational not for-profit organisations to diversify Heide’s audience, ensuring that our education programs are available to children, young people and teachers who may not otherwise readily have access to public arts institutions.

  • Ensure that data and statistical records are appropriately captured to measure the impact of Heide’s education programs on participants and for reporting purposes.

  • Manage relationships with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, a Teachers’ Advisory Committee and other key stakeholders.

Salary

$62,000–$66,000

Requirements

To achieve the purpose of the position, the following attributes are required:

  • Demonstrated understanding of Victorian curricula and experience of classroom teaching.

  • Substantial experience of program delivery and event administration.

  • Excellent organisational skills, flexibility and the capacity to work independently and under instruction.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders, including people of all ages, abilities and learning styles

  • High level written and verbal communication skills.

  • Prior experience working in a museum or public art gallery will be looked upon favourably.

How to Apply

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria (no longer than half a page per criterion) and be submitted by 5.00pm on Friday 23 November to: employment@heide.com.au

Please state ‘Museum Educator’ in the subject line.

OR apply in writing to:

Executive Director

Heide Museum of Modern Art

7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen Victoria 3105

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Posted on November 5