Work at SSE

We have an opportunity for a passionate person who understands how and why educational and professional development can make a difference in the lives of individuals and businesses, in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration and professional growth. We offer an excellent work/life balance with hybrid working from home and flexible working arrangements available. Situated in the heart of the education precinct in Ultimo, close to public transport, Central Park Mall and Broadway Shopping Centre, this role is also available for an immediate start to right candidate.

Role Details

SSE's Training Facilitator is a confident and engaging facilitator who has experience delivering training to all levels of the community, from school-age students to industry professionals, in both face-to-face and virtual environments. In this role, you will help SSE's students and clients accomplish shared learning, training and development objectives via the running of meetings, workshops and training sessions and ensure participants stay engaged and on topic to achieve our programs' intended outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with other teams throughout the course and program design, development, and delivery process. More specifically, this role contributes to the team by delivering and assessing programs and workshops aligned to SSE's quality standards that provide an excellent student experience to diverse cohorts, including disadvantaged and under-represented cohorts; and is committed to continuously improving SSE’s educational experiences from design to delivery. In addition, you will also support organisational growth by speaking to varied customers, identifying opportunities and building effective relationships with key stakeholders.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116), Diploma of Training Design and Development (TAE50216), or relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, understanding and experience in the training and facilitation of both group and individual learning for people of all ages, cultures, and diverse job roles.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to deliver motivating, engaging, and inspiring training to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated capacity to mentor students and participants across a broad geography.
• Proven ability to identify, build and maintain relationships with success in networking and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines using judgement and initiative.
• Highly proficient with technology and can utilise a range of systems, including the Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems.

It would be advantageous if you:

• Have knowledge or experience of the Not for Profit (NFP) sector.
• Have knowledge or experience of a start-up and/or the entrepreneurial/innovation ecosystem.
• Are a member of professional associations such as the Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD).

Please see download the Position Description for full outline of accountabilities and selection criteria.

Application Process

To apply please submit your cover letter with your responses to the selection criteria and CV via the Apply Now button.

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Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

For more information about this role please contact Lynn Erkens at lynn@sse.edu.au.

Are you passionate about contributing to incredible learning experiences to support people to explore entrepreneurship and meaningful change in the world? This is an exciting opportunity for you to showcase your skills and help reimagine the presence and profile and success of our unique organisation, and join a dynamic and highly adaptable team working at the intersection of education, industry, government, and community.

SSE is Australia’s first, and only, Government-initiated School of Entrepreneurship. It was established to enhance and embed growth mindsets, entrepreneurial skills, and innovative thinking, across diverse communities—empowering positive global impact both now and in the future. SSE participants span a broad range of industries and interests; through experiential learning and development, our participants emerge ready to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing society, confident to impress impact on the world.

about the role

Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Communications and working within a small team, you will provide expert copywriting services for the promotion of SSE, its programs, brand enhancement, growth and development. You will also initiate, research and produce written content that positions SSE as a thought leader and advocate within our ecosystem, and contribute to growing the audience and positive sentiment for SSE. This includes proactively identifying, researching and writing articles, reports, speeches and talking points to help raise the profile of SSE.

This role is part-time at the equivalent of 2 days per week.

about you

Ideally you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in media, journalism or communications or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a corporate environment, writing content and/or copywriting.
• Experience in writing at an executive, government or corporate level, with expertise in preparing articles, briefing notes, submissions and speeches.
• Proven ability to successfully pitch news stories to media, with contacts in news and industry media.
• Demonstrated high-level problem-solving and organisational skills, including the ability to take initiative, independently prioritise competing work demands and an ability to identify and initiate improvements to business practices.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and oral communication skills including the ability to negotiate, provide advice and liaise with a wide range of individuals.

It would be advantageous if you:

• Have knowledge or experience of the NFP sector.
• Have knowledge or experience of a start-up and/or the entrepreneurial/innovation ecosystem.

Please see download the Position Description for the full outline of accountabilities and selection criteria at http://bit.ly/3K165cO.

benefits 

• Dynamic and supportive team environment that fosters creativity, collaboration and professional growth
• Immediate start available - part-time continuing role (2 days per week)
• Excellent work/life balance
• Hybrid working from home and flexible working arrangements available
• Situated in the heart of the education precinct in Ultimo, close to public transport, Central Park Mall and Broadway Shopping Centre

Application Process

To apply please submit your cover letter with your responses to the selection criteria and CV via the Apply Now button.

Applications close: Sunday 10 April 2023

For more information about this role please visit our website at www.sse.edu.au or contact Nicole Swanson at nicole.swanson@sse.edu.au.

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