Project and Policy Officer â Remote
Project and Policy Officer â Remote
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Job Description
AITSL is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse organisation. We strongly welcome and encourage interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We also strongly welcome and encourage people with disabilities to apply for roles with AITSL.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply connected to our ongoing Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journey. Our RAP guides meaningful actions to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce participation and cultural safety. Through targeted employment programs cultural learning initiatives and respectful recognition of traditional kinship and community commitments we strive to create a workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel valued supported and empowered.
Our dedicated RAP Working Group collaborates closely with our People & Culture team to embed reconciliation across the organisation. We actively promote awareness through events like NAIDOC Week and National Reconciliation Week ensuring that reconciliation is not just a policy but a lived experience for all staff at AITSL.
We invite you to join us as we build a workplace where diversity thrives inclusion is lived and reconciliation is actively embraced.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Project & Policy Officer at AITSL you will bring your policy and project experience to support AITSLs work on national education initiatives and in driving and supporting high-quality education practices.
As a Project & Policy Officer you will be involved in all phases of policy and project development from scoping and planning to delivery and evaluation. You will work with internal and external stakeholders conduct relevant consultation and research to inform our work and collaborate with colleagues to drive solutions that deliver outcomes and improvements to the sector.
The position can be performed remotely with attendance to the AITSL offices in Melbourne from time to time.
ABOUT YOU
We will give regard to the following key skills experience and qualifications:
- Demonstrated effective communication skills including the ability to develop fit-for-purpose written materials for a range of audiences and to clearly convey complex ideas in a concise and practical way.
- Proven capacity to manage multiple projects in fast-paced and complex environments demonstrating resilience under pressure adapting quickly to changing priorities and maintaining high standards of organisation and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated application of problem-solving capabilities and analytical skills in the identification and development of options solutions and approaches to support evidence-based policy and projects.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively maintain productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Broad knowledge of policy settings within schooling and/or higher education.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in education public policy public management regulation or project management.
ABOUT AITSL
AITSL is a Commonwealth company and not-for-profit based in Melbourne. We are funded by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is the sole member of the company represented by the Minister for Education.
As a national body AITSL was established to promote excellence in the profession of teaching and school leadership. We work with the education community to improve student learning in 3 main areas of focus:
- Initial teacher education: We provide support resources and tools to help ensure that every pre-service teacher is classroom ready upon graduation.
- Quality teaching: We help teachers be the best they can be and provide tools and resources to maximise their impact on student learning.
- Leadership: We help school leaders become highly effective by giving them the tools resources policies and practices needed to succeed in their important role.
We are governed by a constitution and an independent Board of Directors who bring diverse professional experiences and expertise in educational practice and research to the work of the company. Visit: for more information about AITSL.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information view the full Position Description via the below link:
must be submitted via seek and include a resume and cover addressing the key requirements of the position.
Applications close COB Tuesday 09 September 2025
The shortlisting process will commence immediately so send in your application as soon as possible. Please direct any queries to
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
