Canberra Applications close 26 November 2024 About the Department The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by: Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions Investing in science and technology Strengthening the resources sector. The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people. If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future. Please see the for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS. About Questacon Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre is a division of the Australian Government Department of Industry Science and Resources. Our vision is of a better future for all Australians through engagement with science, technology and innovation, and our mission is to excite and motivate people through inspirational learning experiences. Our teams work nationwide to deliver diverse programs, exhibitions, and experiences. Questacon's Educator Programs team works with teachers and other educational stakeholders to deliver meaningful, impactful professional learning aimed at reaching under-represented audiences including girls, regional and remote communities, and Indigenous audiences. In addition to the development and delivery of professional learning, the team works to develop and sustain communities of practice across the country to support educators and build connections with STEM professionals, to ensure young Australians have the skills needed to enter the STEM workforce. The Educator Programs team is a creative, innovative and dynamic team with extensive reach, responsibility and opportunities across many areas of Questacon's business. The team is responsible for three programs enabled through a partnership with the Department of Defence: Engineering is Elementary provides professional development workshops for primary school educators to empower them to teach engineering concepts using cross-curricular units of work in their own classrooms. Questacon STEM Futures is a program that supports primary and secondary teachers, school leaders and local communities to develop and sustain a local STEM Learning Ecosystem that drives meaningful change for their schools. It achieves these outcomes through building educators' confidence and capability to teach STEM, supporting school leaders to embed a STEM culture and plan in their schools as well as nurturing partnerships between schools and local industry. Regional Leaders support and empower educators through connecting to place-based resources, building learning communities of educators across STEM and co-designing with educators to grow STEM opportunities, tailored resources and professional development. The opportunity We are seeking someone who is highly enthusiastic about education to assist the Questacon's Educator Programs team in the delivery of our program Engineering is Elementary. Engineering is Elementary provides professional development workshops for educators to empower them to teach engineering concepts in their own classrooms. Since 2019, Questacon has delivered Engineering is Elementary to over 2000 educators across Australia. The program is delivered to primary school educators (K-6) and provides them with hands-on training and resources to directly implement cross-curricular units of work in their classrooms with an engineering focus. As a member of the team, you will have opportunities to travel around Australia to deliver these programs aimed at building the confidence and capacity of teachers, developing and delivering both in-person and virtual workshops. What's in it for you? You will get to be part of programs that have a national impact on STEM education. Questacon is committed to supporting the STEM workforce pipeline in Australia and ensuring Australians have the necessary skills to face the challenges of the future. As a member of the team, you will help to develop innovative creative educational resources and deliver engaging workshops for teachers, school leaders and other educational stakeholders across Australia. You will have regular opportunities to travel around Australia to deliver these programs aimed at reaching under-represented audiences and underserved communities, to enable educators to inspire students and consider future STEM careers. Each member of the team plays an important role in achieving this goal and can have a direct experience of the positive impact of the program for educators and their students. Our ideal candidate Our ideal candidate will: have qualifications or experience in STEM, education and/or science communication, be able to support the development and delivery of creative and innovative educational resources and workshops, have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, have strong organisational and time management skills, and be resilient, thoughtful, and respond positively to change. What you will do This is a support role that provides a learning opportunity for those wishing to further their skills and build capability in developing and delivering professional development workshops for educators while supporting the development of the future Australian STEM workforce. You will: deliver high-quality educator workshops and resource materials, contribute to the development of workshop content and written resources, undertake organisational and administrative tasks to support touring program logistics, and work collaboratively with team members to build knowledge and explore new ways of delivery. Eligibility The position holder is also required to: hold a full licence, or hold a P2 driver's licence for at least 12 months undergo a National Police Check obtain, or hold, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011, and maintain this registration for the duration of employment, and have the ability to obtain registration to work with children and vulnerable people in other Australian states and territories as required by local authorities. To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens. Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level. Notes Outside of your usual pattern of work, this role may require some after-hours or weekend work, and will require intrastate or interstate travel as required. Questacon supports flexible work opportunities. Regular attendance at our Deakin (ACT) building is expected to ensure appropriate levels of team collaboration and fulfil operational needs. Please reach out to the contact officer if you wish to discuss location further. This position is non-ongoing and offered until 31 December 2027. A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette. Application information Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information. Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above. Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format). Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application. Please refer to our information for additional information on how to apply. Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Megan Petersen on 02 6222 2216 or via email on megan.petersen@questacon.edu.au How to apply: Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. or By choosing to continue, you agree to the department's privacy policy and declare that you consent to the collection (and subsequent handling) of your personal information for the purpose of this recruitment process and potential employment in the APS.