Education Facilitator

Sunshine Coast Regional District, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 27, 2026
1 position

A$105,843–A$115,703 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 37 hours per week

Job summary

Facilitate engaging learning workshops and coaching sessions for diverse business participants to support capability building. Contribute to the development and enhancement of course content, learning resources, and digital learning environments.

Job details

* School of Business and Creative Industries | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs * Level 7 $105,843 - $115,703 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation * Two Full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term appointments available until June 2029 The Opportunity The School of Business and Creative Industries is seeking experienced and engaging Education Facilitators to support the delivery and ongoing development of the Business Short Courses Project, a Queensland Government-funded initiative supporting businesses across Queensland to build capability and long-term sustainability through practical planning, learning and development. Working under the broad direction of the Academic Lead and Project Manager, you will facilitate engaging and inclusive learning experiences for diverse business participants through workshops, coaching, assessment and feedback. You will also contribute to the enhancement of course content, learning resources and digital learning environments, working collaboratively with academic, industry, government and project stakeholders to support high-quality participant outcomes and continuous improvement. You will * facilitate engaging learning activities and workshops, adapting delivery approaches to meet the needs of diverse adult learners and supporting positive participant outcomes; * apply your business expertise to support participants in developing practical skills and applying business planning, strategy and organisational improvement concepts to their own contexts; and * review participant work, provide constructive feedback and coaching, and contribute to the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of learning activities, resources and digital learning environments. About you You are an experienced education facilitator and business professional who enjoys working with adult learners and supporting people to translate learning into practical outcomes. You are a confident communicator and facilitator who can build positive relationships with diverse participants and stakeholders and create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. You bring strong organisational, digital and analytical skills, with the ability to exercise professional judgement, manage competing priorities and use participant feedback and program information to identify opportunities for improvement. Experience in business short courses, professional development, adult learning, higher education, industry capability-building or similar environments will be highly regarded. You will possess: * A relevant degree in business, management, education, organisational development, adult learning or a related discipline, together with at least four years' subsequent relevant experience. * Demonstrated experience facilitating adult learning, professional development, higher education, executive education or industry capability-building programs, with the ability to adapt approaches for diverse participant groups. * Advanced communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage learners, build productive stakeholder relationships and foster positive participant outcomes. * Demonstrated ability to review participant work and provide constructive, actionable feedback, applying sound professional judgement and established standards. * Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate information, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute practical recommendations. * High-level digital literacy, including experience with learning management systems and online learning technologies, together with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive and accessible education practices. Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities. UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au [unisc-careers@usc.edu.au] or call +61 7 5430 2830. How to apply All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC [https://www.usc.edu.au/about/careers-at-unisc] Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 11 October 2026. Position Description: Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] 494907_Education Facilitator.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtkxi4EhJwCNtjQlcjAtrIeCr_il8jJOBOY6g2Q2KZEjejs8agsgX0_EyVAq_AlzD_jYdi2csUNl0rQCJzPo3frUa0mkC4ROVLRhcWCDal1JZvxmCEUb-S5rjZHoXN1X339VDRW3UOL4nIi_yuNwrvJw%7e%7e] Your completed application must include: * a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description. Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team. [https://careers.usc.edu.au/join-our-team] Have questions or want to know more? 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What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a relevant degree in business, management, education, or a related discipline with at least four years of relevant experience. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in adult learning facilitation, strong communication skills, and proficiency with digital learning technologies.