Education Advisor/Officer

Job Description

Unique opportunity to engage with and inspire the next generation of Australia.

• Be part of the transition to renewables through educating and inspiring students K-12
• Engage with and build strong relationships with stakeholders and community
• Participate in range of projects and experiences including "Girls in Power" initiative

(Permanent role) Education Officer salary range $89,558- $110,146 plus super. This role is based in Hobart.

(Temporary role - 10 months) Education Advisor salary range $113,448 - $131,517 plus Super. This role is based in Gowrie Park/Trevallyn.

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We're fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us!

We support applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit-based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. For more information about Hydro Tasmania please visit our website www.hydro.com.au/careers

Who are you?

Your ability to manage multiple tasks and 'wear many different hats' is vital to your success in this role. Your experience will include:

• Ability to engage students of all ages as well as a wide range of audiences including families and general community members
• Capabilities in building and maintaining strong relationships
• Strong ability to plan, organise and coordinate programs and interactivelessons
• Ability to bring new ideas to life
• Background and passion for teaching STEM and/or specific experience in science, renewable energy industries and engaging a broad range of people is desirable

Even if you don't meet these criteria 100%, we still want to hear from you!

About the role

As an Education Advisor or Education Officer you will have the chance to bring your passion and creativity to educate and inspire the next generation! Within this role you will use your skills and experience (ideally from working with students) to develop and update lesson plans and hands-on activities as well as planning for and attending range of events from STEM-based events to careers exhibitions, to facilitating school power station tours. Our education program is fully funded by Hydro Tasmania to enable access to students from all walks of life to be inspired to take up STEM subjects or a career in renewable industries.

We currently have 2 positions available at the moment. Our Education Advisor position which is for a 10-month fixed-term position based in Gowrie Park or Trevallyn and our Education Officer position which is a permanent, ongoing role based in Hobart/Southern Tasmania.

As an Education Officer and Advisor, you will:

✓ Undertake classroom-based presentations as required to promote Hydro Tasmania's activities, initiatives and projects

✓ Participate in community events and represent Hydro Tasmania as opportunities arise and where appropriate

✓ Develop and maintain a professional network to manage our ongoing education partnerships and keep up with new ideas and external programs (Education Advisor role)

✓ Contribute to the Communication and Engagement team's strategy as well as ensure compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements and corporation policies

Both positions will require a current driver's licence, the ability to undertake some manual handling tasks and a Working with Vulnerable People card (WWVP) (or ability to obtain). More information can be found in the attached Position Description for each role: PCE-Education Officer October 2022.pdf & PCE-Education Advisor October 2022 (002).pdf

Haven't convinced you yet?

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role offers a range of employee perks, including generous parental leave, electricity discounts, and many other benefits designed to suit different needs. We highly value flexibility and understand that it means different things to different people, so we are open to discussing what this looks like for you. You'll be working alongside a supportive team of industry experts, fostering both collaboration and continuous professional development.

As an endorsed employer for women, Hydro Tasmania is ranked in Work180's Top 101 Employers for Women, recognising employers who are leading the way in areas like representative leadership, flexible work, and pay equity.

You can explore our commitment to diversity and inclusion on our Work180 page here: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania

Let's get applying!

Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role before 9am Wednesday 22nd October. In your cover letter, please also advise if your focus is more on our Education Advisor, fixed-term position or Education Officer, permanent, ongoing position or either position!

We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon as we have reviewed their application.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.