• Full-time role
• CBD location plus flexibility to WFH
• Lead and contribute to a dynamic team
• Salary: $100,000 plus superannuation

About us:

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria's premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of publicly accessible historic properties and sites across Victoria.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join us as the NTAV Public Programs & Education Manager. You will provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Education & Public Programs team, leading the development of programs, products, tours and services across digital and physical platforms. You will manage the delivery of quality programs, ensuring a tailored, inspiring and personalised journey for students, educators and the wider public.

This role is situated within the Collections & Cultural Projects team and works across NTAV portfolios. Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop a strategic vision and implementation plans for the design and delivery of high-quality programs, products and services that meet curriculum standards and provide learning experiences for all ages.
• Build a high performing team including leading, mentoring, training and managing multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver complex projects, programs and events.
• Manage complex projects, including the preparation of budgets, financial management and risk management reporting.
• Review existing education programs to ensure they meet curriculum standards
• Initiate and develop creative and inclusive learning experiences for all ages to encourage a greater understanding, awareness and involvement with Trust properties
• Develop partnerships to encourage educational and community collaboration
• Oversee the quality of delivery and presentation of programs
• Develop and manage public programs including once off events and recurring tours conducted at our properties
• Promote Trust education programs to teachers and groups
• Identify grant and partnership opportunities and contribute to the preparation and acquittal of sponsorship applications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in end-to-end program development and delivery
• Experience in developing and managing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• A strong understanding of teaching practices and best practice pedagogy that meets curriculum standards and provides learning experiences for all ages
• Strong, natural leader with the ability empower a team
• Financial management experience and acumen including the preparation of budgets, financial management and risk management reporting
• A strong customer service focus
• Experience in working in a fast paced, multi-tasking work environment
• A strong teamwork ethic including leading, mentoring and training different teams
• A hands-on approach to tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations to various audiences
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational, time, task and priority management
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Passion to inspire the community to appreciate, conserve and celebrate its natural, cultural and Indigenous heritage
• Experience or understanding of a community–based, non-government organisation
• Police and Working With Children’s Check
• A Driver’s Licence – travel to Victoria-wide sites
• Capacity to do some weekend work

Sound like you?

Previous applicants need not apply. We will conduct rolling interviews and applications will close once a suitable candidate is found.

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now'. 

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community.

Any offer of employment at the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records check and Working with Children check.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.