About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet and was founded in 1827 as the first museum in Australia. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite. The AM’s purpose is to make nature, Indigenous cultures & science accessible and relevant to everyone.
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About the role
Education Presenters provide a wide range of education programs and interpretive services for Australian Museum visitors. They deliver education programs for education groups, on and offsite and digitally, and provide an enjoyable and positive learning experience. The role engages in face to face delivery of education and visitor programs for a diverse range of audiences and maintains and maximizes the use of Museum services and information by schools and tertiary institutions as well as, independent learners, for educational purposes.
Opportunities for work will initially be available during May to September 2020 at a variety of sites in Sydney and regional NSW, focused on delivering curriculum-based biology programs for senior secondary students.
The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from First Nations and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Essential Requirements
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Ability to teach a variety of education programs and understanding how to translate complex scientific and cultural content for students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or extensive experience in a similar role.
- Current working with Children Check
- A current NSW drivers licence is desirable.
- Willingness willing to work in a regional location for periods of up to 5 days is desirable (travel, accommodation and travel allowance will be provided for trips of multiple days).
- Experience delivering curriculum-based programs for senior secondary students is desirable.
- Adequate knowledge and experience in order to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in the Role Description
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