Job no: 537041
Work type: Casual
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Administration, Student Services, Student Recruitment / Admissions

Why Join the UNSW ADA Short Courses Portfolio - Education Excellence?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to leading gifted education and educational enrichment programs while working alongside educators and academics committed to supporting diverse and high-potential learners. Versatile casual opportunities are available to deliver professional Learning to Educators and support the enrichment student programs.

The UNSW ADA Short Courses Portfolio - Education Excellence is seeking experienced and passionate school educators to join our team as Casual Gifted Education Facilitators. This role supports the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality professional learning and student enrichment programs across a range of online synchronous and face-to-face settings.

We are seeking passionate, expert teachers to facilitate and deliver the Mini-COGE curriculum. As a presenter, you will lead classroom teachers through 11 core modules, translating cutting-edge gifted education research into practical, high-impact classroom strategies. You will play a pivotal role in guiding educators as they design and differentiate units of work to optimize learning for high-potential and gifted students.

About the Role

The Gifted Education Facilitator (Level 6 inclusive of above-EA loading) delivers high-quality facilitation of gifted education short courses and student programs developed by the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture, ensuring engaging participant experiences and alignment with program objectives.

Key responsibilities include:





- Facilitate pre-designed professional development workshops and student programs (online and in-person), presenting content clearly and accurately using adult learning and gifted education principles.
- Use knowledge of curriculum engagement and differentiation to assess and coach facilitators in quality program delivery.
- Support gifted and 2E students in achieving learning outcomes across GERRIC Student Programs.
- Moderate and manage online learning spaces, including Zoom breakout rooms and LMS discussion forums.
- Support participant engagement through discussions, collaborative activities, and reflective learning experiences.
- Provide constructive feedback on participant learning tasks and activities within established guidelines.
- Collaborate on the creation and development of new programs under the direction of senior academic staff and the Senior Project Officer - Education.
- Support broader student program initiatives, including volunteer recruitment and training, scholarships, and related program activities.
- Assist with session preparation, administration, and post-session follow-up as directed.
- Implement feedback from program leaders and participants to continuously improve facilitation practice.
- Comply with all University health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience





To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Relevant qualifications and experience in education, teaching, or a related field.
- Experience teaching gifted students and/or coordinating gifted education programs.
- Strong understanding of curriculum differentiation and engagement strategies for gifted and 2E learners.
- Experience delivering gifted-focused training or educational programs in both online and face-to-face environments.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Pre-employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to hold:

- A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW's focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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