The PARED Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1982, operating Tangara School for Girls, Redfield College, Montgrove College and Wollemi College. With a strong Catholic ethos and unique one-to-one mentoring system, PARED schools support the overall development of students and assist parents in their role as educators. Learn more here www.pared.edu.au The Pared Academy exists to strengthen the partnership between parents and educators.

Through initiatives such as podcasts, educational programs, workshops and practical resources, the Academy supports families and schools in navigating the opportunities and challenges of raising young people today. Drawing on current research, professional expertise and practical experience, the Academy fosters meaningful conversations and provides practical guidance for the education and formation of young people.

About the role The Project Officer (Podcasts & Program Support) will coordinate, produce and promote Pared Academy’s two podcast channels, Growing Hearts and The Parent Teacher Project.

Reporting to the Director of Pared Academy and working collaboratively with the Academy team, the role will:

- Help develop podcast topics and identify guests.
- Coordinate guests, recording arrangements and set-up.
- Manage post-production and liaise with podcast hosts, schools, external contractors, virtual assistants and other stakeholders.
- Support social media content and coordinate episode promotion and release.
- Brief contractors, manage deadlines and provide constructive feedback.
- Support other Pared Academy initiatives,



particularly the creation and organisation of resources and the Love programs.

The ability to host or co-host podcast episodes is desirable but not essential. Candidates without previous hosting experience should be willing to learn and develop the skills to engage guests in a warm and professional manner. The role requires an understanding of and support for the aims and approach of TeenSTAR, although formal TeenSTAR or Love programs training is not required.

About you

You will bring

- Robust project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- A proactive approach, initiative and ability to collaborate across multiple projects and programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage podcast guests, school staff, parents and external partners.
- Previous podcast hosting, interviewing or presenting experience is desirable, or an openness to learning.
- High attention to detail and the ability to review content carefully.
- The ability to brief contractors clearly, manage deadlines and provide constructive feedback.
- An understanding of, or interest in,



education and the mission of the PARED Foundation.
- Proficiency in digital tools including Canva, Microsoft 365 and project management platforms.

Position details This is a permanent part-time, term-time position, working 3 days per week (negotiable) for 41 weeks per year across multiple sites, including Tangara School for Girls in Cherrybrook and Pared Head Office in Dural. Attendance may be required at occasional evening and weekend events.

The successful applicant must

- Obtain and maintain a current NSW Working with Children Check.
- Be eligible to work in Australia without visa restrictions.
- Hold a current and valid driver's licence and have access to a reliable vehicle to travel between PARED school sites as required.

If this chance sounds like the right fit for you, apply via SEEK with your updated CV and a brief cover letter addressing the role requirements. We kindly request no contact from Recruitment Agencies at this time.

Pared is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment. We value and uphold the rights of children and young people and actively promote their safety and wellbeing. All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with Pared's/the school's child safe Codes of Conduct.

Employment at Pared is subject to a verified Working with Children Check clearance and robust recruitment and selection processes designed to ensure the safety of children and young people.

📌 Project Officer (Podcasts and Program Support) (Cherrybrook)
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