Program Partner

21 hours ago

Wollongong, Australia University of Wollongong Full time

Fixed term, part-time appointment (21 hours per week until end-April 2026, reducing to 14 hours per week from May to October 2026)
- Level 5: $81,953 - $92,681 (pro-rated) + 17% Superannuation

**About the role**

Early Start is seeking a passionate, experienced and collaborative individual to lead the development, organisation and implementation of programs occurring within the Discovery Space for children and their adults. Supported by our Education Partnership Coordinator, these programs will be constructed in direct collaboration and consultation with researchers/academics, broader UOW staff, and external organisations. These programs include - but are not limited to - daily public offerings, research partnership programs, school excursions programs, special events, virtual events and UOW student integrations/immersions.

Experience working in the Education sector, social work, child services or other relevant experiences in a child focused or visitor services environments will support successful applicants in their delivery of an exceptional visitor service. Program Partners work directly with children and their adults from diverse backgrounds, modelling quality interactions and increasing participation of community in play opportunities. Finally, Program Partners ensure the quality of the Discovery Space play environment, including resource maintenance, cleaning and minor improvements.

**About the area**

Early Start is an entity of the University of Wollongong (UOW) that sits within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (ASSH). It draws together collaborators from the ASSH Faculty and wider UOW community to conduct interdisciplinary research and deliver educational programs within the Discovery Space. Research translation is a priority, and the Discovery Space and partners are key research translation spaces. Partners (community, education, government, industry) are critical to enable Early Start to achieve its vision. Early Start strives to connect research, education and community to improve the life trajectories for children, especially those growing up in regional and remote Australia.

The Discovery Space is Australia's only dedicated children's museum, and the first-of-its-kind in the world based on a university campus. It is an interactive children’s play environment that stimulates curiosity, nurtures creativity, builds confidence, and provides opportunities for social connection, wellbeing and development. The space is specifically designed for children from birth to 10 years and their adults and is visited by over 130,000 people a year.

**How to Apply**

**Closing Date**:Wednesday 8 October 2025 11:59 PM

This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.

This position may have restrictions on leave during peak periods.

This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description.

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