Stem Educator

$101,775 to $111,330
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
- **Reference number: 25005**:

- ** Term**: Fixed-term full-time basis until 31 December 2025
- ** Remuneration**: $120,443 to $131,749 pa (HEW7) (inclusive of $101,775 to $111,330 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- ** Location**: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
- ** Open to**:Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

**Who are we looking for?**
We are seeking a STEM Educator to join Learning and Teaching Unit, Education Portfolio, Academic Division.

The STEM Educator will provide timely and targeted services and strategies to support the STEM academic learning needs of QUT students. The STEM Educator will work in partnership with the SSTA Strategic Leads and Managers, STEM Educators, Career Educators, and Language and Learning Educators across the faculties to contribute to the work related to Student Success and Teaching Advancement.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

**About us**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Student Success and Teaching Advancement (SSTA) teams work in partnership with faculties and divisions to deliver a connected and impactful student experience. This is achieved through the provision of university wide learning, careers and retention support services and strategies, and building an engaged community of innovative academic practice and learner focused educational delivery using scholarly and data informed approaches. SSTA is a large section within the Learning and Teaching Unit employing more than 120 academic, professional and sessional staff, and student partners..

**What you need to succeed**
- Education, training and/or experience equivalent to completion of a degree in a discipline with a strong relevance to the learning and teaching of maths and science academic and learning practice and pedagogy (online and face-to-face) with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant work experience.
- Proven experience in promoting and teaching others to develop the strategies and techniques needed to engage effectively in mathematics, statistics and a science support for learning in physical (face-to-face) and virtual environments.
- Expertise in maths, statistics and a science at a tertiary level and a demonstrated understanding of the issues which affect mathematics and science learning, retention, and success in higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in close partnership with a diverse range of students and staff at all levels of an organisation with a commitment to working from a social justice framework.
- Proven effectiveness as a team member with a flexible approach in relation to change and responding to the shifting needs of the student population.
- Highly effective written, verbal, and digital communication skills including facilitation and presentation expertise and the ability to create high quality and engaging digital learning support resources.

**Life at QUT**

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

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**Belong at QUT**

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inc