Learning and Events Leader
Aurora Education Foundation

Work Type: Hybrid, 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH

Employment type: Full-time

About Aurora:

Aurora’s vision is a society in which Australia’s First Peoples determine their aspirations through education and life-long learning, shaping a new future for our country.

We are an Indigenous-led organisation with the mission to inspire First Peoples in their education journey and connect them with educational and career opportunities that enable them to realise their potential.

At Aurora, we're on an exciting growth trajectory, intensifying our impact and expanding our horizons. To fulfil our mission, we're broadening our team with individuals eager to contribute to our vision, strategy and purpose-driven culture. Below is the outline of one such opportunity awaiting your expertise. However, we encourage you to explore all newly created job positions to find the one that best aligns with your career aspirations, capabilities, and passions.

Aurora is an Indigenous organisation registered in Supply Nation and won the Australian Employer of Choice Award 2023-2024. Aurora is also certified as a Great Place to Work for 2024.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Aurora is an EEO employer that welcomes applications from people who have a disability, are LGBTIQA+, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role:

The Learning and Events Leader is responsible for the end-to-end planning, risk assessment, and delivery of all High School Program (HSP) engagement activities, including multi-day camps, one-day sessions, and family days. This role leads the operational delivery of events while ensuring a culturally safe, engaging, and well-organised experience for students and parents/carers.

A core responsibility of this role is to proactively schedule and prepare for engagements at least 12 months in advance. The Learning and Events Leader also plays a key role in maximising student attendance, leading pre-engagement briefings, and ensuring smooth on-ground delivery during all program engagements.

The role is also responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of engagement activities, learning content, and facilitation, and incorporating improvements into future planning.

For more information about our programs, visit:

https://aurorafoundation.com.au/our-work/rise/

https://aurorafoundation.com.au/our-work/high-school-program/

Responsibilities:

Attend and lead end-to-end coordination of engagement activities

Develop and maintain a rolling 12 – 18 month engagement activities calendar

Manage logistics, including accommodation, catering, venues, transport, suppliers, and risk assessments

Familiarity with scheduling around school terms, exam periods, and cultural/community events

Ensure all necessary documentation, permits, risk management plans, and student medical plans are complete and compliant

Support the HSP Senior Manager to prepare and manage engagement activity budgets

Ability to obtain quotes, negotiate with suppliers, and monitor spending to stay within budget

Skilled in sourcing, onboarding and managing third-party providers (e.g. venues, transport, catering, cultural providers)

Experience developing service briefs and management supplier agreements

Ability to maintain relationships with preferred suppliers and identify new ones.

Ability to lead on-the-ground delivery of engagement activities, including team briefings, daily check-ins, and role assignments

Calm and confident in high-pressure environments, able to manage incidents and delegate tasks as needed

Skilled in troubleshooting unexpected challenges (e.g., late arrivals, weather disruptions, equipment failure)

Experience drafting pre-engagement activity communications (e.g. info packs, run sheets, staff and mentor briefs and FAQs)

Skilled in delivering clear verbal briefings to groups (e.g. mentors, staff and students)

Ability to develop and manage staff scheduling for engagement activities

Why you’ll love working with us:

Work with Purpose: Be part of a mission that matters, transforming lives and communities by empowering future Indigenous leaders through education and opportunity.

Grow and Thrive: Enjoy comprehensive development opportunities, including paid training, access to LinkedIn Learning, accredited courses, and an educational allowance. Be inspired by leadership dedicated to your growth and success.

Inclusive Culture: Embrace a work environment founded on diversity, inclusion, cultural safety, and psychological safety where everyone is valued and belongs.

Work-Life Harmony: Benefit from our hybrid work model – 3 days working from home, ‘No Meetings Fridays,’ and wellness activations, all designed to enhance your work-life balance and wellbeing.

Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of extensive leave options (e.g., parental leave, study leave, cultural leave, among others), and salary packaging allowing you to claim up to $18,549 annually in tax savings to enhance your financial and personal well-being.

About you:

Demonstrated experience leading the delivery of medium-scale events, programs, or multi-day engagements

Proven experience working in or alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in culturally safe and respectful ways

High-level project management, coordination, and time management skills

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with teams and provide clear direction

Experience in risk management, child safety standards, and trauma-informed practice

Ability to plan and deliver high-quality work under pressure and across multiple priorities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing briefs, facilitating meetings and workshops, and reporting

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and CRM tools such as Dynamics

Willingness to travel and participate in regular overnight engagements (2-3 nights at a time)

Experience in education, youth work, event logistics, or program delivery in community or school-based settings (Desirable)

Understanding of insurance and liability considerations for offsite youth programs (Desirable)

Bachelor’s degree in education, youth/community work, business administration, or a related field (Desirable)

Familiarity with school calendars and education system structures, particularly in NSW (Desirable)

Understanding of working with young people from remote, regional, or underserved backgrounds (Desirable)

Must have a valid driver's license with a great driving record

If you’re a high achiever driven by the desire to make a significant impact, let’s connect. Together, we can create pathways that allow every individual’s potential to be realised. Join us in this vital, fulfilling work and be part of a legacy of change and growth.

Please direct any questions related to this position to [email protected]

If you are interested in applying to join the team, please submit your resume.

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Please note the recruitment process can take up to a month for first contact and two months to provide an update on your application due to the volume of applications.