EDUCATION ADVISER

ANZSCO Code: 249111

Conducts educational research and develops course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions.

Skill Level

1

Specialistaion
  • Curriculum Advisory Teacher
  • Education Officer
  • Home-School Liaison Officer
  • Preschool Adviser

Group: EDUCATION ADVISERS AND REVIEWERS

ANZSCO Code: 2491

EDUCATION ADVISERS AND REVIEWERS conduct educational research, develop course curricula and associated teaching materials for use by educational institutions, and review and examine the work of teachers and the results from curriculum programs in school settings.

Tasks Include
  • consulting with teachers, principals and administrative officials of educational institutions to coordinate educational programs and provide advice
  • identifying and evaluating developments in education by conducting research into educational systems
  • serving on committees to identify present and future needs within the educational system, and planning, developing and modifying facilities and programs
  • documenting subjects and courses developed, and evaluating new courses
  • organising and conducting workshops and conferences to train teachers in new programs and methods
  • applying knowledge of learning processes and school structures to develop operational and training programs, and submitting them for decision and funding
  • visiting schools and observing teachers in the classroom, noting pupil response, motivation and teaching techniques
  • discussing programs, records and teachers with School Principals to record academic performance of schools, welfare of pupils and performance of individual teachers
  • making suggestions to government officials about improvements to educational facilities, equipment, buildings and staff to ensure continued standards of education
Occupations