Education Programs Officer, Aps Level 5, Questacon

6 months ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources Full time

Canberra
- Applications close 23 April

**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 APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition 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.

**About the team**:
Questacon’s Education 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 Education Programs team is a creative, innovative and dynamic team with extensive reach, responsibility and opportunities across many areas of Questacon’s business.

**The opportunity**:

- _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 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.
- _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 Elementar _y to over 1500 educators across Australia. The program is delivered to primary school educators (K-6) and provides them with training and resources to directly implement cross-curricular units of work in their classrooms with an engineering focus.

**What’s in it for you?**:
You will get to be part of program s that ha ve 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 educational resources and deliver engaging workshops for teachers, school leaders and other educational stakeholders across Australia.

You will regularly 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.

Questacon is committed to recruiting the best possible team to deliver the different aspects of the Education Programs and is seeking high quality applicants from across Australia.
- Have qualifications or experience in STEM, education and/or science communication,
- Be able to support the development and delivery of creative and innovative educational programs,
- Have experience or relevant transferral skills in coordinating events and assisting in the management of projects,
- Have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills,
- Have strong organisational and time management skills, and
- Be resilient and respond positively to change.

**What you will do**:
This role is essential in supporting the planning, development, and delivery of the touring professional development programs for Questacon STEM Futures and Engineering is Elementary. They are responsible for:

- development and delivery of high-quality educator workshops and resource materials,
- managing aspects of touring program logistics,

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