Stem Facilitator

**POSITION NUMBER**

3939
- **DEPARTMENT**

Banyule Nillumbik Tech Schools
- **ROLE TYPE**

Non-teaching
- **JOB TYPE**

Ongoing
- **CONTRACT**

Ongoing
- **LOCATION**

Greensborough
- **APPLICATIONS CLOSE**

08 December 2024**STEM FACILITATOR**:

- **Annual Salary $82,373 + Superannuation**:

- **If you have a passion for design, technology, science, engineering, entrepreneurship and innovation, and most importantly, a desire to inspire the next generation, this is the position for you.**:

- **Located at our Greensborough Campus**

**About the Organisation**:
Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

**About the Role**:
This position supports in the facilitation of innovative STEM learning experiences, in collaboration with partner secondary schools, teachers, industry, community and educational institutions. Design thinking provides the framework for each learning experience and ensures students develop an awareness of careers in the strategic sectors, the hands-on skills to use emerging technologies and opportunities to develop their cognitive and social capabilities.

**Duties**:

- Provide sound advice in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) specialist expertise, to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for secondary students that inspire curiosity and critical thinking, using a variety of facilitation methods to cater to diverse learning styles
- Manage programs and projects that contribute to the development of long-term operational strategies that assist students, teachers, career practitioners, and the broader community about the future of education, work and the economy
- Support and motivate team members to build cooperation to achieve the objectives set by the Tech School

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the **position description**.

**Skills and Experience Required**:

- Education qualification - Graduate Degree; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education or training
- Current registration or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in the facilitation of STEM-based learning experiences, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication ability
- High level organisational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently as well as an effective member of a team
- Demonstrated experience in conceptual and analytical ability and strong skills in problem solving and project management
- Working with children check (Employee) and a new Police Check clearance is required for this role

**How to Apply**:

- Current CV
- Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the **position description**)

A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

**Recruitment Agencies**:
Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

**Diversity and Inclusion**:

- Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm._