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Australia''s largest organisation supporting people with eating disorders.Rewarding Education Manager role in not-for-profit.Surrounded by passionate and supportive colleagues.Based in Perth, WA, work from home. Occasional interstate travel.Salary packaging options, an EAP and 2 days of well-being leave annually.Full Time OR 0.8 / 4 days if preferredFixed term contract until 30 June 2028 (possibility of extension)Butterfly is Australia''s national charity for people affected by eating disorders and body image concerns. Working across the stepped system of care, from awareness and prevention through to treatment and recovery support, Butterfly holds a trusted and recognised role within the community, with all of our work grounded in the wisdom of lived experience.Since 2007, Butterfly Foundation has been a national leader in delivering specialised prevention and early intervention programs, workshops, presentations, and resources that empower young people, educators, parents, and community professionals to foster positive body image, reduce the risk of body dissatisfaction and disordered eating and to identify and respond to early warning signs. Although service delivery has historically occurred predominantly in NSW and Victoria, there is now an opportunity to expand Prevention Services in Western Australia.This role will plan and coordinate prevention activities across the state, building strong sector relationships, promoting and supporting the adoption of Butterfly universal education programs, coordinating, delivering professional learning and community seminars and overseeing data collection and reporting.About the RoleThe Education Manager WA will:Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment amongst educators and key stakeholders to understand current levels of awareness, needs and gaps.Build strong networks with schools, the education and health sectors, youth and mental health focused organisations, ACCHOs and sports and community groups.Take a strategic approach to driving awareness of and participation in flagship programs such as Butterfly BodyBright, BodyKind Online Education and BodyKind August.Identify and proactively address barriers to program uptake and implementationDeliver professional development for educators, youth professionals, coaches, and seminars for parents and carers.Create or adapt evidence-based resources to enhance the early identification of body image concerns and eating disorders with WA specific referral pathways and cultural appropriateness.Oversee data collection, project reporting, budget management, and ensure all work is conducted in alignment with Butterfly''s evidence-based practice and quality standards.The Education Manager will collaborate closely with the Director of Education Initiatives, the Communications & Engagement Team, and report to the Head of Prevention.Key responsibilities and duties include:Program DeliveryCo-ordinate and implement WA delivery of Butterfly''s prevention and early identification programs.Co-ordinate and facilitate high quality professional development workshops and seminars to educators, youth and community workers and parents (in-person and virtually).Undertake required adaptions of content and delivery for the WA context while maintaining fidelity to the evidence-base.Support the onboarding and ongoing engagement of schools, youth settings and sporting clubs participating in Butterfly initiatives.Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with education departments, schools, sporting and community organisations, ACCHOs and peak bodies through proactive engagement, including in-person visits, newsletters and tailored presentations.Curate and maintain high quality contacts within Butterfly''s CRM database, ensuring data is accurate, and complete to support ongoing engagement with stakeholders. Establish and lead Stakeholder Reference Groups. Seek opportunities and represent Butterfly at external events, conferences, and networking forums to build Butterfly''s profile and influence.Project ManagementConduct comprehensive stakeholder mapping and needs assessments to understand current levels of knowledge and awareness and identify gaps to guide service delivery and engagement strategies. Develop, implement and monitor annual activity plans in line with funding agreements. Manage allocated program budgets effectively, monitoring expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources Monitor, evaluate and report on program reach, quality, and impact against KPIs.Reporting and Compliance Maintain accurate records, data, and reports for internal and external use. Contribute to funding reports and evaluation outputs and impact statements. Ensure compliance with Butterfly''s quality standards, policies, and safe practice guidelines. Extensive relevant professional experience in public health, health promotion, education, health sciences, psychology, or related discipline. Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion or community education programs. Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to body image education and eating disorder prevention. Demonstrated experience in project management Ability to work effectively as part of a small team, with capacity to manage activities independently Proven experience delivering engaging training and workshops to diverse audiences and adapting content and delivery style as needed. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group facilitation and presentation. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across sectors. Understanding of WA education systems and health, community and cultural networks for young people. Ability to collect analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic digital communication tools. Current driver''s licence, access to a reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within WA. Occasional interstate travel may be required to connect with Butterfly colleagues in Sydney or Melbourne.To ApplyAll applicants should supply their resume and must address the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Position Description in a separate cover letter. Applications should be submitted through Seek.Closing Date: Sunday 8th February 2026 , please note that if we receive a high level of applications, the vacancy may close earlier than stated. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.EnquiriesFor enquiries about this position, please email [email protected] the fly NewsletterEating disorder and body image news, events, support and articles direct to your inbox once a month.Butterfly acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work as the first people of this country.We commit to embracing diversity and eliminating discrimination in health care. We welcome all help-seekers and strive to create a safe place for all people, irrespective of their size, shape, age, abilities, gender, sexuality, cultural background, language, economic status, profession or location.#J-18808-Ljbffr