Relationships & Sexuality Educator

• 3 Days Per Week (12 Month Contract)
• Contribute to the health and wellbeing of the Victorian Community
• Fun & Engaging Culture 

Is education and advocacy in reproductive and sexual health care important to you? Are you an experienced teacher with a high understanding of current curriculum within this area? Do you love developing relationships? If so, Sexual Health Victoria has a great opportunity for you.

Sexual Health Victoria (SHV) is a leading, not for profit, state-wide provider of sexual and reproductive health care, education, and advocacy in Victoria for over 50 years.

We provide a range of services which are accessible, culturally relevant, and responsive to the needs of the diverse Victorian community, including clinical care, education, and training to help build the capacity of educators and health care professionals.

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated & experienced Relationships & Sexuality Educator to fulfill a fixed term contract, working 3 days per week to provide education and training services to school and community settings on a statewide basis within both face to face and remote delivery. 

The role will suit a professionally minded educator who has a tailored interest in education & advocacy, and models excellence in teaching & learning practices through the provision of exemplary demonstration lessons, mentoring, and coaching of teachers to improve their confidence, skills, knowledge, and effectiveness when delivering relationships and sexuality education programs.

Key responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

Education & Training

• Delivery of SHV’s Relationships and Sexuality Education sessions to students of all year levels 
• Model exemplary classroom practices 
• Provide professional learning opportunities for education professionals with the aim of improving confidence, knowledge, and skills in delivering RSE
• Mentor and/or coach teachers and model effective learning practice by supporting teachers to analyse and act on feedback about their current teaching practice through ICPL
• Provide expert advice about the curriculum content, scope, and sequence, and teaching and learning strategies that will shape individual and school teaching practice, professional learning, and whole-school improvement strategies.

Community & Advocacy

• Work with external organisations, in both collaborative and advisory roles, to create and refine key documents including policy documents and specialist educational resources
• Provide learning opportunities for parents and carers (as the principal educators of children and young people) with the aim of improving confidence, knowledge, and skills in discussing relationships and sexuality with their children
• Liaise with school and community groups as required to confirm and conduct sessions
• Liaise with schools, parents, and community groups over the phone to assist them to address related sexual health education issues as required.

Research & Evaluation

• Keeping up to date with current educational practice and issues relating to sexuality education, and legislative changes relating to sex and relationships
• Accurately record data as scheduled 
• Evaluate education programs.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience in working within and with schools and community organisations
• Demonstrated education and training delivery skills, ideally in delivering relationships and sexuality education
• Qualified teacher and current VIT registration preferred or an alternative qualification
• Workplace Training and Assessment Certificate IV (optional)
• Post Graduate qualifications (desirable)
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop constructive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and colleagues
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of groups
• Competence in using video conferencing software such as Zoom & Teams.

We offer all employees the benefit of flexible working arrangements, on-site secure parking (Box Hill), and full salary packaging entitlements.

Apply using the APPLY button on SEEK. Emailed applications may be missed and will not be responded to. Applicants should address their skill and experience with reference to the criteria above in their cover letter. 

Closing Date is 20th March 2024 however applications will be reviewed as they come in and interviewing will commence with suitable applicants before the closing date. 

If you have any queries, contact **@shvic.org.au using the subject line: ENQUIRY RSE Educator.

The full position description is available on the Sexual Health Victoria website at https://shvic.org.au/careers.

Only candidates who have the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful appointees will be required to undertake & complete a Satisfactory National Police Check & Working with Children Check and hold a valid driver’s license.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.