"Gifted Education Facilitator – UNSW Faculty Arts, Design & Architecture (2 positions)"

Job no: 536783
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Marketing / Communications, Business Development / Industry Engagement, Knowledge Exchange

• Remuneration Level 6: $103,866 - $110,801 + 17% Superannuation
• Location: Kensington, NSW (the successful candidate will be required to work on campus 2 days a week)
• Part Time (21 hours or 28 hours available)
• Fixed Term to March 2028

Why The Role Matters:

UNSW is looking to fill x2 Gifted Education Facilitator positions. These roles play a key part within the Faculty of Arts, Design, & Architecture in supporting the success of the ADA Short Courses portfolio. Working with the Senior Project Officer GERRIC, the role will coordinate the online and in-person delivery of a range of a range of gifted -focused short courses for teachers and parents including the Mini-COGE. In addition, the role will support curriculum design, volunteer training, and student wellbeing in the GERRIC Student Programs. The role reports to the Senior Project Officer – GERRIC within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture and supports the Manager, Short Courses.

Two positions available:
Gifted Education Facilitator – Part Time (21 hours)
Gifted Education Facilitator – Part Time (28 hours)

Accountabilities:(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Facilitate pre-designed professional development workshops (both online and in-person), including presentation and learning facilitation of content, reviewing students’ development tasks and providing constructive feedback.
• Moderate and manage in-person and online learning spaces (e.g. Open LMS, Zoom chats, breakout conversations).
• Contribute to the cycle of continuous improvement through compiling evaluation data.
• Maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders in schools and other client organisations.
• Use knowledge of curriculum engagement and differentiation to ensure quality delivery as well as support students in achieving learning outcomes across the GERRIC Student Programs.
• Collaborate on the creation of new programs under the direction of senior academic and professional staff.
• Support the Senior Project Officer, GERRIC with other aspects of Student Programs (facilitators and volunteers’ recruitment and training, scholarships).
• If required, deliver short bespoke presentations on aspects of gifted education under the direction of academic staff.

Skills and Experience:To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• Relevant tertiary qualification in teaching education and GIFTED education with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience, ideally in a teaching environment.
• Proven experience designing, developing and delivering gifted classes or training online and in person.
• Prior experience teaching gifted students and/or coordinating gifted programs • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated commitment to staying current with emerging technologies and applying them effectively in professional settings.
• Advanced level of computer literacy and skills in Microsoft Office applications, and experience with LMS.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.

Pre-Employment Checks:
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Sunday 1st March 2026 by 11:30pm. Please ensure your Cover Letter addresses the core Skills and Experience mentioned in the advert (no more than 2 pages).

Get in Touch:Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have questions about the role, please contact Claudia Avendano at c.avendano@unsw.edu.au

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 13 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time