The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) is an executive agency of the New South Wales State Government. Embodying the best of design ingenuity and innovation, the Museum profiles one of the world’s great collections and is a highly successful interdisciplinary institution that sits at the intersection of the arts, design, science and technology and plays a critical role in supporting the brand and vision of the city.
The Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta is one of the largest cultural infrastructure projects currently being undertaken in Australia. The project will transform and renew one of Australia’s oldest and most important cultural institutions and carry forward its legacy to reflect the changing needs of the contemporary communities of NSW
This role seeks applicants suitably skilled to work at any, or all, of the Museums three locations. While strong communication skills are a pre-requisite for this role, task location and suitability are determined through negotiation, and may take account of specialist interest, knowledge and skills including, but not limited to, computer science, astronomy, and design.
What will it take?
We are looking for someone to join the team with the following attributes:
Essential:
- Applied knowledge of one or more of the following: coding and/or design process and/or science/astronomy.
- Experience and skills in presenting to a diverse general public and/or educational audience
- Highly developed customer service and communication skills
- Organisational ability and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work without supervision in the evenings.
Desirable:
- Experience and high-level ability to set up and use computer equipment, and/or AR/VR/MR systems, and/or electronics coded with Arduino or similar, and/or telescopes for learning outcomes.
- Knowledge of educational learning theory, child development, psychology, school curricula
- Experience working with large and diverse groups, and people.
For more information or to apply visit: JobsNSW.