Advisor, Implementation (Schools)

Are you an excellent communicator who can work with teams and stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes? AERO is seeking a person who can translate research and key learnings into high quality materials for schools, who is knowledgeable in implementation and improving the use of evidence-based practices?

• Offering a competitive base salary starting from $116,222 p.a (commensurate with skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
• Full time temporary contract until 31 December 2026 (with the possibility of extension)
• Flexible location / Hybrid / Work from home (Australia-wide) with occasional travel to partner sites and for team meetings

AERO particularly welcomes applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

How to apply?

Please submit:

• a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the role addressing the skills and experience below.

If you reside in Australia and are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia, and believe you meet the requirements of the role, we'd love to hear from you by 11.59pm Monday 1 September 2025 (AEST).

About the organisation

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is Australia’s national education evidence body. AERO is working towards excellent and equitable outcomes for all children and young people by generating and making high-quality evidence accessible and enhancing the use of evidence in Australian education.

AERO is bringing together people who are passionate about evidence-informed policy and practice for schools and early childhood services. Our team is collegial, creative and committed to fulfilling AERO’s potential to make an impact. We value agile thinkers who can help shape AERO as a dynamic organisation, and team players who enjoy working across projects and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Many of our people have ongoing connections to research, policy and practice organisations, helping us to bridge the gap between evidence generation and implementation.

For more information about AERO, please see https://edresearch.edu.au.

Purpose of the role

The Advisor, Implementation (Schools) is responsible for contributing to key functions within the AERO Implementation Division regarding how AERO encourages the effective implementation of evidence in Australian schools. These functions include building internal coherence on evidence-informed implementation approaches, supporting the communication of implementation project learnings, and developing guidance to help schools implement evidence-based practices.

Accountabilities:

• Work closely with the Senior Advisors, Implementation, Implementation Managers, Implementation Consultants and Evaluation staff to build a thorough understanding of our approach to the implementation of evidence-based practices in school settings, as well as key project learnings and evaluation findings.
• Use implementation expertise and key project learnings to provide advisory support to other AERO project teams and divisions who are working towards the implementation of evidence-based practices.
• Develop implementation content and materials that effectively capture and promote implementation research, project learnings, evaluation findings and school stories, and work closely with the Strategic Communications and Strategic Policy and Engagement team on widespread promotion.
• Develop, adapt and build on implementation resources, and ensure all guidance is informed by implementation-related research project learnings and evaluation findings.
• Keep abreast of implementation science research and other literature and projects as they relate to the effective implementation of evidence in school settings and support the ongoing capability building of AERO staff on this.
• Support the management of implementation functions, in collaboration with the Senior Advisors and Implementation Managers, and provide timely updates to the Director, Implementation, including issues that need to be, or have been, addressed, and implications for AERO’s implementation strategy.
• Contribute to an effective and collaborative culture at AERO by working closely with relevant departments and divisions as required.
• Prepare papers and submissions to the Executive and Board as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., education, health, etc).

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementation science, behaviour change, professional learning, evidence use and/or evidence-based practices.
• Experience in education, education-related projects and/or working with schools.
• Experience working in complex functions, understanding different stakeholder needs, monitoring progress and adapting as required.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for establishing positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and negotiating and influencing when required.
• Excellent written skills for internal and external communications, content development, report writing and resource development.
• Capacity to take initiative, work with ambiguity and develop strategies to prevent or overcome issues.

Notes

• Respectfully, no agencies please.
• Please only apply for this role if you are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia.
• Appointments are subject to a National Criminal Record Check (NCRC) and having or obtaining a current valid working with children check (WWCC).
• If you require any additional information to above or have technical difficulties applying, please contact: [email protected]
• Please do not send applications to this email address, apply through advert.