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Two-year fixed term, full-time opportunity*$93,066 - $98,730 (G06) per annum + Locality Allowance + 17% superBased at Curtin''s historic Kalgoorlie Campus, Western AustraliaPlease note, as per Curtins 2022-2025 EBA, a 3.5% salary increase will take effect on 20 June 2025.If you are you passionate about STEM (and maybe even the arts!), and excited by the opportunity to make a real impact in regional community, then this could be the role for you! Curtin University is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded STEM Engagement Coordinator/STEM Outreach & Education Coordinator to lead an exciting new outreach initiative based in Kalgoorlie.Reference Number: 1005265About the Role:This evolving position will be central to designing and delivering a two-year community engagement program aimed at inspiring local school students to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).This is a hands-on role requiring you to work with teachers, key stakeholders and students at local primary and high schools, community organisations, and the Curtin Kalgoorlie Campus to create and deliver engaging activities, workshops and challenges such as coding and robotics competitions, and more.This is your chance to help bring fun, engaging and educational STEM experiences to young people in regional WA and supporting the next generation of problem solvers, creators and innovators!Your responsibilities will include:Coordinate and deliver engaging and practical STEM workshops and outreach events in schools and community settings.Build strong relationships with teachers, principals, community leaders, and Curtin staff to support the success of the program.Establish a regional hub for school-based competitions, mentoring and events.Create accessible and inspiring resources to help young people explore education and career pathways in STEM.Train and mentor university students to help deliver outreach programs.Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria):Essential Criteria:Completion of relevant degree in education or a STEM related discipline with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination or relevant experience and education/training.Proven capacity to coordinate and deliver effective STEM and/or education-based events and develop resources to support these (web and print), especially within a large organisation.Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders such as schools.Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills and ability to present STEM concepts to a variety of audiences.Demonstrated ability to train and supervise other staff.Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to work independently within established guidelines and collaboratively within a larger team.Ability to manage students, including during extra-curricular activities such as camps.Desirable:Knowledgeof the school and university-sectorAn understanding of the importance of the role that science and engineering play in local industry and the university courses and careers relating to these.Role Requirements:As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtins satisfaction.This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.Occasional regional travel may be required.Ability to work outside of normal office hours as required.Your new Team:The STEM Outreach team at Curtin University is dedicated to inspiring and engaging future scientists, engineers, and educators. We offer a variety of programs, including workshops, camps, excursions, incursions, and competitions, aimed at sparking excitement for science and engineering among young people. Our initiatives provide opportunities for students, teachers, and families to discover the amazing possibilities in these fields.Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:At Curtin University, we value the diversity of the community and are passionate about fostering an inclusive culture in which all people feel respected, valued, welcome and safe.The Faculty of Science and Engineering is committed to equity and opportunity in all aspects of employment including recruitment, career development, promotion and workplace support.To demonstrate this commitment, the faculty has developed a Diversity Awareness Program with a key focus on the areas of gender equity, diverse sex, sexuality and gender, ethnicity, disability and accessibility, and health and wellness. We aim to promote and improve awareness and participation of diversity and inclusion initiatives through the appointment of diversity representatives and male champions of change across the faculty.As a university and faculty, we believe that diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive excellence, and we encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds to join the Faculty of Science and Engineering and make tomorrow better.Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process can contact our friendly team at curtincareers@curtin.edu.au.To find out more about our comprehensive diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives, please visit more information on Curtins 2030 Strategic Plan, please visit Curtin UniversityCurtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - We Offer You:The historic Kalgoorlie (Karlkurla) Campus boasts a vibrant campus life and is the home of Curtins iconic WA School of Mines, located on the doorstep of a flourishing mining industry, where there are many fantastic opportunities for collaboration with the resources sector of the Goldfields region.Working for Curtin offers more than just a job, including a wide range of generous benefits, such as a locality allowance, generous rent subsidy, additional leave including travel leave (2 days per year), salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit learn more about the Kalgoorlie Campus, please visit the following:Us!If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:Up to date resumeCover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role (no more than two pages)If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.Applications close: Sunday, 15 June 2025Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert. #J-18808-Ljbffr