Program Officer

Vacancy Details
Closing Date
24/07/2026 11:00 pm
Institution
Questacon
Salary
The salary range for this role is $81,448 – $87,918
Employment status
Location
Canberra
Contact name
Matthew Dunn
Contact email

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.