Senior Digital Advisor

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.

This role can be performed remotely Australia wide. Travel to the Melbourne office may be required in line with AITSL’s travel policy. This is a full-time opportunity through to 30 June 2025.

About the role

Leading the implementation of AITSL’s digital initiatives and ensuring BAU is well supported, the Senior Digital Advisor is an essential pillar in our digital team’s success. The role is instrumental in executing and delivering against AITSL’s digital strategy, streamlining processes, and ensuring that digital initiatives align with AITSL’s vision. This position is responsible for a wide range of digital activities, to ensure the effective and timely execution of outcomes from AITSL’s digital strategy, managing workflows, and driving a culture of best practice and standards across the organisation.

AITSL’s Digital team is a small dynamic team that ensures the successful delivery of a range of digital projects and initiatives designed to promote excellence in teaching and school leadership, the maintenance of AITSL’s digital products and reporting on our user metrics.
 

About you

• Substantial digital product experience, preferably within the government or not-for-profit sectors.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in information technology, digital, or a relevant field.
• Comprehensive understanding of the software development life cycle.
• Knowledge and experience of best practice approaches related to user experience, software development, operations, and proficiency in various programming languages.
• Demonstrable capability to manage BAU and implement delivery of strategic digital initiatives.
• Proficiency in requirements gathering and analysis, strong problem-solving skills, and acumen in liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in working with external vendors and managing outcomes to meet business needs.
• Familiarity with common product management, testing, and analytics tools like Jira, Confluence, Google Analytics, etc.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities. Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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: www.aitsl.edu.au for more information about AITSL.

How to apply

For more information, view the full Position Description via the below link:
https://www.aitsl.edu.au/about-aitsl/work-with-us/employment-opportunities

Applications must be submitted via seek and include a resume and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the position.

Applications close COB Thursday 11th January 2024.

The shortlisting process will commence immediately so please send through your application as soon as possible!

Any queries can be directed to **********@aitsl.edu.au