Lead the quality assurance, impact and expansion of the Hands on Learning (HoL) program in schools in Queensland. For23 years, this innovative education program has been proven to significantly increase wellbeing, attendance, foster social and emotional learning, and improve academic and vocational pathways. In this exciting role, your passion for supporting young people will drive HoL's growth across the state. You'll play a key role in ensuring that the young people who could benefit most have the opportunity to access a quality HoL program at their school.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in

In this part-time, fixed term role (4 days per week, Jan-Dec 2023, with possible extension based on results and funding) you'll drive the implementation support and growth of the HoL program in Queensland. The in-school program uses a variety of practical projects to engage and connect students to their education and with their school and community. You'll liaise directly with schools, and you'll act as mentor to the HoL artisan-teachers who support students to complete building, landscaping, public art, cafe and team building activities. As part of our HoL School Support team, you'll report to our National Partnerships Manager.

Location for the position has some flexibility, though our preference is for a home office base in the Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions (see this map for a list of our current partner schools). Your work will be reasonably evenly split between your home office base and visiting current and prospective partner schools.

You will make an impact by:

• Building and maintaining relationships with school leadership and a wide range of stakeholders, including community and other organisations
• Delivering professional development to HoL artisan-teachers and teams
• Supporting the quality assurance of HoL implementations
• Building informal collegiate networks to facilitate sharing, learning and collaboration
• Carrying out new business development and reactively driving the expansion of HoL

Does this sound like you?

You're a self-starter, with a 'can do' attitude and a first-hand understanding of how schools work. You're comfortable and confident presenting in front of groups, and you'll relish the challenge of new business development, building the capacity of the team and boosting HoL's profile. Your dynamic and engaging personality will see you easily build relationships with school leadership teams, and your warmth and integrity will inspire talented HoL artisans-teachers to achieve ambitious outcomes for the young people they support.

Selection criteria:

• An understanding of the education sector, with preferably first-hand experience and understanding of schools and the way they operate, including wellbeing practices and programs within schools
• Track record of success in partnership management and business development
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present in front of groups and communicate confidently with school leadership, HoL artisan-teachers, school business managers, Education Department staff and other bureaucrats, politicians, philanthropic bodies, and other key stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, effectively and collaboratively under deadline pressure
• Ability to initiate, build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to negotiate and support schools, and artisan-teachers, with a strength based, but gentle can-do approach
• Computer literacy - fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word & Excel, is essential

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job

We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is 680+ people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave.

Other benefits include:

• Generous salary plus full salary packaging benefits
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle for work purposes and provision of hire and lease vehicles as appropriate and available
• Agile work environment including working from home
• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and CV, addressing the key selection criteria above and describing your suitability for the role (the cover letter should be no more than 2 pages in total), by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

For more information about this position, please contact Lisa Vagg, National Partnerships Manager, at [email protected] using the subject line: Hands on Learning School Support Manager - QLD enquiry via EthicalJobs.

54 reasons is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation. Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or proof of medical exemption.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We're dedicated to ensuring54 reasonsis a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.