Join our multi-award winning science education team in Victoria!
From school & holiday science shows to science clubs & parties… lots of opportunities here to grow as a science communicator in an expanding team.

Option to either work part-time or as a casual.

Where

• Melbourne and the surrounding region

Commencement date

• ASAP

Key responsibilities

• Delivery of science education outreach workshops & shows to schools, preschools, libraries, vacation care centres, museums, shopping centres and other public spaces.
• Delivery of science parties at private events.
• Delivery of science club workshop activities for children.
• Development of education workshops, shows and science club materials as required.
• Work with the education team to plan and design science outreach & science club programs as needed.
• Use of our software and cloud-based apps for communication, training and planning.

Other responsibilities

• Occasional travel outside of metropolitan areas for science outreach activities.
• Maintenance of science outreach kits, equipment and consumables as needed.
• Maintenance of vehicles and facilities in terms of cleanliness and keeping up a state of good repair. Management should be informed if mechanical repair or replacement be needed.
• Some record-keeping in relation to the delivery of science outreach activities.
• Some show and workshop presentations may attract media attention.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Superior organizational and communication skills.
• Strong ability to relate to children of ages 4 to 18 in both classroom & non-classroom settings.
• High level of professionalism, deportment & presentation.
• Broad knowledge of scientific theories and laws, with a strong ability to communicate this knowledge with a wide range of age groups and backgrounds.
• Ability to perform in varied public spaces.
• Your English communication skills will need to be of the highest standard.
• Ability to work to deadlines and adhere to stated availabilities.
• Ability to work weekends and school holiday periods if needed.
• Willingness to travel throughout the metropolitan & surrounding areas as well as occasional regional State tours.
• Commitment to WHS and EEO principles within the workplace.
• A reasonable level of physical fitness is required.
• Class C Drivers Licence; some of our utes have manual transmission.
• Demonstrated experience in working with children.
• An understanding of contemporary child-safe practices.
• A Working with Children Check.
  Applicants with suspended, cancelled, negative notice, or disqualified statuses are not eligible.
• The successful applicant will need to complete a Fit for Work Medical Check

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• A strong background in Primary and/or Secondary Education.
• A minimum of 2 years completed of a B.Sc or B.App.Sc, with the commencement of a Dip. Ed. or similar would be advantageous.

Applications

Send your resume through to us via email here and we’ll be in touch soon!