National Film and Sound Archive
Learning and Engagement Coordinator
Lead innovative learning programs and help Australians connect with their audiovisual history at the NFSA.
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 delivers interactive, inquiry-based learning experiences for a range of students across Australia and on site at Acton.
The Opportunity
The Learning & Engagement Coordinator plays a key role in the creation of innovative learning programs that meet the strategic goals of the organisation. The position works to raise the profile of the national audiovisual collection among educators and build an engaged national audience for NFSA Learning programs. The Learning & Engagement Coordinator leads the design, development, and production of educationally rich, curriculum-aligned online learning programs and resources tailored for Australian teachers and students. The position works to increase access to media literacy education and the NFSA nationally, reaching new audiences across Australia. The Learning & Engagement Coordinator designs and executes comprehensive 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 innovative ways to attract new audiences to the NFSA through the development of learning resources and educational experiences.
- Produce online and in-person learning programs and educational resources, with a focus on media literacy and the NFSA collection.
- Build professional learning opportunities, networks and resources for teachers that support increased engagement with the NFSA’s digital collection.
- Continue to shape the NFSA’s approach to learning and engagement through ongoing research into best practice and effective program evaluation.
- Develop and sustain partnerships with external stakeholders, including AMLA partners, on collaborative projects.
- Manage projects and budgets to deliver learning programs and resources.
- Oversee bookings and other logistical matters.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will demonstrate their capacity against the following:
Desired Skills and Experience
Desirable:
- Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent, in education or communication and/or experience in a relavant professional position.
- Teaching or program delivery experience.
- Working knowledge of the Australian Curriculum.
Notes:
- Obtaining and maintaining a valid First Aid Certificate is a requirement of this role.
How to Apply
When applying via our online e-recruitment system, please provide a written application addressing each Selection Criteria. 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.
RecuitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: RecruitAbility | Australian Public Service Commission (https://apsc.gov.au)
Contact Officer
Megan Carrigy | Manager, Learning & Media Literacy
Ph: 02 6225 2509
