The opportunity
Do you have a flair for the dramatic, or can you not stop talking about science? See Australia like you never have before as you travel to deliver engaging STEM activities in under-served communities.
Our ideal candidate
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have the motivation and capacity to travel for prolonged periods in regional and remote Australia, including extensive driving.
- Have qualifications or relevant expertise in STEM, education, theatre or related fields.
- Have demonstrated experience delivering one or more of the following:
- Science demonstrations or shows.
- Performances for young people.
- Live video conference workshops, presentations, or activities.
- Activity-based workshop facilitation.
- Be an effective communicator who can tailor their presentation style to meet their audience’s needs.
- Be able to work proactively as an individual and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Work positively and productively in a changing work environment on tour.
- Identify and mitigate risks that will impact work outcomes, WHS and child safety.
What you will do
Working consistently with the expectations for an APS Level 4 in the APS Work Level Standards, Program Delivery Officers will:
- Travel to regional and remote areas for 2-4 weeks at a time to deliver high-quality STEM programs for a variety of audiences.
- Support the logistics and preparation required for touring to regional and remote locations, as well as conducting other online or local delivery activities.
- Set-up and deliver pop-up science centres, from unpacking the truck to facilitating exhibits.
- Assist with the development, testing and evaluation of new content, activities and delivery methods.
- Have strong organisational and time management skills, with an ability to use initiative and work under minimal supervision.
- Provide open communication to all team members, including giving and receiving feedback and effectively contributing as part of a team.