This is an Identified position open to all Australian Citizens About the Group The purpose of the Research and Education Group is to define, lead, produce, share and support cutting edge research and learning by, with, and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Group supports an annual flagship AIATSIS Summit and connects AIATSIS with universities and the wider research sector to coordinate and influence research agendas. About the Program Area The Education Team sits within the Research and Education Group. Through the AIATSIS Education Strategy, the Education team strives to influence what children learn at school about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia and support educators to teach confidently. The key activities the team undertakes are developing and delivering culturally responsive professional learning for teachers, creating culturally safe curriculum resources mapped onto the Australian Curriculum, and developing a cutting-edge schools program. Role Summary The Assistant Director Student and Teacher Engagement will lead the development and implementation of an AIATSIS Education schools program. They will also oversee the development and delivery of professional learning workshops and resources for educators around culturally responsive teaching. The Assistant Director Student and Teacher Engagement will manage a small team that will initiate and develop these projects as well engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and educational stakeholders, including students and teachers nationally. The key duties of the position include lead the development and delivery of a cutting-edge schools program grounded in truth-telling, including developing a world-leading, evidence-based schools program to be available from day one of Ngurra: The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Precinct. lead the development and delivery of culturally responsive professional learning for educators. provide leadership within the team, contributing to strategic direction and planning as well as supervising, mentoring, and coaching others. take responsibility for the performance and outputs of the team. strategically manage projects, setting priorities, establishing work plans, allocating resources, and evaluating project outcomes. communicate effectively to build partnerships and productive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, and peoples, and with academic, government and community stakeholders. work effectively at the executive level of the Australian Public Service.