Education Adviser

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

• 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