STEM Outreach Educator

At BAE Systems Australia

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• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
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We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a STEM Outreach Educator to join our Engineering People Development business unit and coordinate various STEM programs nationally.

As a STEM Outreach Educator, you will mainly support the STEM and Engineering Engagement Lead, in the delivery of our STEM Education and Skills Strategies, to improve engagement within the local community and build a diverse pipeline of STEM talent. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to deliver programs across a variety of engineering disciplines.

This role involves regular interstate travel to support the delivery of our National Programs. It is open to candidates based in any major city across Australia.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the development and agreement on an overall STEM Plan, as a component of the overall Education and Skills strategy.
• Contribute to the STEM outreach strategy ensuring alignment with BAE Systems Australia strategic objectives
• Facilitate the development of STEM content and learning materials to support BAE Systems Australia STEM events, including the Work Experience Programs
• Develop and maintain STEM engagement policies, processes and procedures.
• Plan and deliver the onsite STEM Work Experience Programs nationally.
• Where required, assist other stakeholders across the business in the development of project/Business Unit funded work experience programs
• Co-ordinate day to day STEM Influencer activities
• Work closely with the Chief People Office (CPO), Communications Function and partner organisations to deliver effective and impactful STEM events
• Report on STEM outreach conduct and outcomes, such as participant demographics, frequency of engagement and the evaluation of events/programs

About YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Events Co-ordination, Training, Education or STEM would be high regarded
• Experience co-ordinating work experience and/or training activities and events, involving contributors across multiple functions, teams of people and multiple locations.
• A background in working with children, high school students and young professionals
• Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver quality outputs in a timely manner
• Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different audiences is critical to this role
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities, in consultation with line management, to deliver against business requirements
• A strong results orientation, resilience, and a positive approach to issues resolution
• Ability to motivate, coordinate and manage volunteers and site coordinators
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and Power point

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as hybrid working.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.