Programs Officer, Early Years Stem

Rare opportunity to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) teaching and learning within the early childhood sector
Flexibility to work around other commitments (2 days/ week)
Present professional learning programs to early childhood teachers through virtual and in-person workshops in Metropolitan Melbourne (including outer suburbs)
Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a passionate and experienced communicator to join our Early Years STEM team and contribute to the delivery and evaluation of our early childhood STEM suite of professional development programs for early childhood teachers and educators.
ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:
Museums Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building.
To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit About us - Museums Victoria
ABOUT THE POSITION:
The primary responsibility of the Programs Officer, Early Years STEM will be to assist in the successful facilitation of professional learning workshops and ensuring that program delivery and communications engage participants and stakeholders and contribute to achieving the objectives of MV and the Victorian Department of Education.
NOTABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated ability to interpret STEM and/or science for Early Childhood adult audiences.
Sound understanding of varying Early Childhood environments (family day care, long day care, sessional kindergarten) and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
Experience using standard software to compile and update documents (such as Microsoft PowerPoint), and deliver presentations and information in a collaborative, live virtual environment.
The successful applicant will possess strong organisational and administrative skills as well as a Working with Children Check and National Police Records Check (new employees are required to meet this cost).
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a part time (0.4 FTE); fixed term position, ending 30 June 2026. The salary on offer is $66,063 (pro rata) + 11% superannuation.
HOW TO APPLY?
To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select “All Jobs” and click on the link for this job's listing.
To apply, please click “Apply for this Job” at the bottom of the job listing page.
For more information about this position, please contact Lynette Bailey (Program Coordinator, Early Years STEM) by email: lybailey@museum.vic.gov.au
Please submit the three following three documents with your application:
Your Cover Letter.
Your Resume.
A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to attached document).
Please note: Applicants that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday, 4th March 2024 (11.59PM)