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Curtin’s Faculty of Science and Engineering is a place where students and staff alike can apply their studies and research to real-world industry challenges. We are involved in a variety of high-impact research initiatives, across several schools in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
The Faculty’s STEM Outreach team is committed to providing opportunities for future scientists, engineers and their educators to learn more about the world of STEM and the exciting careers open to them. We have an exciting opportunity for an expert who has a knack for organising engaging activities and events to join the dynamic team.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and implement outreach initiatives and activities aimed at encouraging school-aged students to pursue educational and career pathways in STEM.
- Communicate the University’s science and engineering-related activities to target audiences including school students, parents, teachers, current university students, and the wider university community.
- Organise and deliver captivating school visit workshops, festivals, and related activities. Monitor their effectiveness and report on activities in collaboration with key staff.
- Support other Student Engagement and Outreach initiatives that enrich university STEM students’ study and extra-curricular learning.
- Supervise and train university students to support the delivery of STEM engagement and outreach activities.
- Develop resources and activities beneficial to students or teachers, enhancing learning opportunities, and promoting STEM pathways – especially for those traditionally underrepresented in STEM
- Collaborate effectively, and when necessary, work autonomously on projects and initiatives delivered with internal and/or external partners.
- Maintain relationships with relevant university staff and students, industry professionals, government entities, alumni, and other stakeholders.
Prior to the appointment, the preferred candidate will need to have:
- Completion of relevant degree (education or a STEM related discipline) with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination or relevant experience and education/training.
- A current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
To learn more about the role, please contact the hiring manager Andrew Hannah, STEM Outreach Manager, Faculty of Science and Engineering via email *************@curtin.edu.au.
About us
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace, offering generous superannuation and salary packaging benefits. We are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au.
Join us!
Your application should include a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.
http://tinyurl.com/tjuz8u9b
Applications close: 5PM Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), Sunday 3rd March 2024.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 90***(option 3,1) and quote the Job Reference.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
