Graduate Science and Technology Communicator

**Job No**:LCCNSW3932***

**Location**:Lithgow, NSW**:
**The Opportunity**:

- Lithgow City Council _has an exciting opportunity for a **Graduate Science and Technology Communicator **to join their team in Lithgow, NSW on a temporary 12 month term contract.

The Science and Technology Communicator will be part of a small and dynamic team delivering a pilot STEAM program to supplement existing STEAM teaching in local schools. The Communicator will play a pivotal role in communicating to students, parents, and industry the role that science and technology plays in the workforce.

This is an opportunity to implement an innovative approach to improving STEAM learning outcomes across the Lithgow local government area. Importantly, the Science and Technology Communicator will be a central part of a multi-disciplinary Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP) Team with responsibility for managing the transition of one of the first carbon-dependent regional economies to net zero in New South Wales.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

- Engage and liaise with primary and secondary school leadership across the Lithgow Local Government Area to develop, promote and implement a STEAM program
- Contribute to the integration of STEAM education and further education pathways between local primary and secondary schools, industry and further education providers
- Contribute to the selection of appropriate technology and equipment to support formal and informal STEAM teaching
- Maintain program facilities and equipment
- Instruct students and teachers in the proper and safe use of technology
- Conduct risk assessments and undertake other health and safety related duties

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.

**About you**:

- A recognised qualification, or substantial completion of a recognised qualification, in a STEM related discipline
- Qualifications or experience in science communication
- A Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one
- Demonstrated passion for education outcomes in a regional setting
- High level of written and verbal communication skills

**Salary and Benefits**:
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
- Between $74,608.49 and $85,604.73 per annum, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
- Temporary 12 month term contract
- Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 2nd week

**_APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Friday 25 October 2024 at 4pm AEST._**

**_ Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process._**

**Lithgow City Council**:
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.