ANZSCO Code: 249111​​
Applicable List:
STSOL

249111 EDUCATION ADVISER

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

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

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

Indicative Skill Level:

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).

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