National Film and Sound Archive
Learning Programs Coordinator
Passionate about education and media literacy? Join the NFSA and create unforgettable learning experiences
About the National Film and Sound Archive
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is Australia’s audiovisual archive, telling the national story by collecting, preserving and sharing audiovisual media, the cultural experience platforms of our time. The collection itself dates back to 1935, making it one of the world’s oldest audiovisual collections. It is also one of the country’s most used cultural collections, with around 125 million views of collection content each year. The NFSA is in a period of significant change. Following increased Government investment, the institution is in a process of digital transformation, establishing the NFSA as Australia’s most dynamic and valued cultural organisation. We are rebuilding our curatorial workforce and developing the NFSA’s capacity to digitise our collection at scale – to preserve it for the future, to make sure it can be discovered, and to share it with all Australians.
We continue to work on developing a stable, secure and future-proof workforce across our four physical sites based in Canberra and Mitchell in the ACT as well as in Sydney and Melbourne.
We are also undergoing a program of business improvement for many of our corporate systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual handling.
We are an ambitious organisation, and we aim to be an employer of choice within the Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sector, providing exciting and challenging work, as well as favourable employment conditions and unique development opportunities for our staff.
Cultural Values
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At the NFSA we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice.
About the Team
The Learning and Media Literacy team falls within the Programs and Operations section. The team creates interactive, inquiry-based learning experiences for audiences across Australia and onsite at Acton. We utilise the national audiovisual collection to connect learners and educators with their audiovisual history and culture.
The Opportunity
The Learning Program Coordinator plays a key role in the development and delivery of innovative learning programs that meet the strategic goals of the organisation. The position leads a small team of casual educators to deliver learning programs onsite at Acton. The Learning Program Coordinator manages the NFSA’s group booking platform and works with key stakeholders to build audiences and expand the reach of learning initiatives. The position undertakes comprehensives evaluations of the learning programs, analysing data from various sources to drive continuous improvement, measure effectiveness, and assess impact.
This role works collaboratively with internal teams, including Programs & Visitor Experience, and Technical & Production. Externally, the role upholds relationships with entities such as the National Capital Educational Tourism Project (NCETP), educational institutions, teacher associations, other National Collecting Institutions, and Australian Media Literacy Alliance (AMLA) partners.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
Under limited direction, this position is responsible for delivering the following functions:
- Develop and deliver learning programs and educational resources, with a focus on media literacy and the NFSA collection.
- Manage a team of casual staff and day-to-day program delivery.
- Oversee the NFSA’s web booking platform, manage budgets and other logistical matters associated with program planning and delivery.
- Expand the reach of onsite Learning initiatives to attract new audiences.
- Develop and sustain partnerships with external stakeholders on collaborative projects.
- Continue to shape the NFSA’s approach to learning and engagement through ongoing research into best practice and effective program evaluation.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following:
Qualifications and/or relevant experience required
Mandatory
- Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent, in education, communication and/or experience in a relevant professional position.
- Teaching or learning program delivery experience.
- Experience working in a cultural institution context.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the Australian Curriculum
How to Apply
When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please address the details in the ‘Key Responsibilities’ and ‘Selection Criteria’ by outlining in 1000 words or less, how your skills and relevant experience demonstrate that you would be our ideal candidate. Your current resume is also to be included in your application.
In addition to an application and your resume, the assessment process for this position may also include an interview and referee reports.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, the LGBTIQ+ communities, from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position you must:
- Be an Australian Citizen.
- Satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police National Police Check.
- Obtain and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People registration.
What we offer you
We provide a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment with access to:
- Great training and development opportunities.
- Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
- Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP – a free counselling service for you and your family).
- A competitive salary, plus 15.4% superannuation.
- Rewards and recognition initiatives.
Contact Officer
Megan Carrigy | Manager, Learning & Media Literacy
Ph: +61 26225 2509
