• Apply your talent where it counts
• Ongoing career development, flexible work practices with the opportunity to help shape the Defence aviation technical workforce of the future
• Enjoy flexibility and interesting work within our strong team culture

About us
BAE Systems' advanced defence technology solutions protect people and national security, keeping critical information and infrastructure secure. For more than 65 years we have searched for new ways to provide our customers in Australia with a competitive edge across air, land, sea, cyber, space and electronic domains.
In terms of our culture, it's safety focused and inclusive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our more than 4,100 employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. It also means providing a safe, family friendly, flexible and supportive place to work.
About the Opportunity
The BAE Systems Aviation Technical Training (ATT) project delivers all aviation trade training and technical manager training to the Australian Defence Force. Applications are now sought from qualified vocational education professionals, to join a united, genuine, and engaging team.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Educational Support Officer, this role is the perfect opportunity to become a part of the future of Australian Defence aviation training, and help shape the Defence aviation technical workforce of the future. Reporting to the Training Governance Manager, you will have the opportunity to utilise your expertise, take your career to another level, and will be offered on a permanent and full time basis.
Apply your talent where it counts as an Educational Support Specialist in our team in Wagga, New South Wales – a city that offers affordable housing, a vibrant lifestyle and a thriving community. To learn more: https://evocities.com.au/wagga-wagga/.
This opportunity will see you:

• Undertake educational/vocational specialist support activities and provide learning support and guidance to Australian Defence Force (ADF) trainees
• Monitor student trainee course progress for failure risks and trends, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and customer representative to address these
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc aviation instructor standards assessments
• Conduct language, literacy and numeracy assessments and analysis for all incoming courses
• Provide support to the Training Governance Manager to ensure program compliance with relevant standards and legislations
• Support training development activities including providing educational advice and Aviation Technical Training support
• Conduct educational support and progress management interviews for trainees
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal, external and customer stakeholders

About you

• Educational support experience or vocational education training experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, support and inspire students
• A continuous improvement approach with the ability to develop effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong computer literacy skills
• Whilst not essential, a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or a Tertiary Degree in Education will be highly regarded.

Don't meet every criteria listed above? Don't worry. Providing you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Whether it be for this role or another, your skills and competencies are of interest to us.
Clearances
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
Please be aware that pursuant to different State government health directions, vaccination mandates regarding your ability to attend our Company sites may be applicable. Please be prepared to discuss your vaccination status with our recruiters as part of the recruitment process.
Further information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html
Applications should be addressed to: Sharryn Salkilld, Talent Acquisition Specialist –Engineering, and made online here. Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are very welcome via email: sharryn.salkilld@baesystems.com
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Veterans for these opportunities. An inclusive culture and an exciting, supportive career opportunity awaits. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://tinyurl.com/Work180BAE-Systems-Australia
We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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