Education Content Specialist - CSIRO Generation STEM Program - [Archived Advertisement]

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The Opportunity

• Create engaging education-based content & resources for various audiences
• Join a rewarding initiative that aims to build STEM career paths for students
• Work with an engaging, passionate, supportive, and dynamic team!

We are seeking a creative and efficient Content Specialist to join our growing team, and bring their experience in creating educational content and resources to enhance various CSIRO STEM programs!

Managed by CSIRO Education and Outreach (CEdO) unit, Generation STEM is a long-term initiative working with industry, government and education sectors to attract, support, train and retain students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career pathways. As part of this initiative, we currently have three programs being delivered throughout NSW:

• STEM Community Partnerships Program (STEM CPP) – creates strong partnerships between local schools and industry, with the goal of highlighting local STEM careers and opportunities.
• Deadly in Generation STEM – aims to increase participation of NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in STEM, through Culture and on Country.
• Generation STEM Links – focuses on improving the transition to employment, by providing internships to help tertiary students gain relevant workplace skills, and transition into STEM jobs after graduation.

As the Content Specialist, you will be at the heart of the Generation STEM Program, developing education-based content and program materials to be used by students, teachers, educators, industry partners and various other internal & external stakeholders. These materials could be in the form of program activities, workshop materials, learning resources and other support materials as required for individual programs. You will also be reviewing content based on feedback and implementing changes/improvements to ensure the materials are appropriate and engaging for their intended audiences, which will ultimately contribute to the success of the programs.

If you have an understanding of the Australian STEM industry, have the ability to adapt between different programs, and are looking for a role where you can contribute innovative ideas and create an impact with your work, this might be the next career step you’re looking for! CSIRO will offer you excellent career development and professional support, and we are strongly committed to diversity and supporting flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Developing and/or adapting STEM education content, including (but not limited to) program activities, workshops, learning resources and support materials for online, virtual and/or face to face use. 
• Reviewing content and implementing changes in line with feedback and evaluation results for continuous improvement.
• Quality assurance of program content ensuring alignment with CEdO’s strategic direction, NSW curriculum and objectives of the Generation STEM initiative.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that content is relevant, engaging and beneficial for end-users, including ensuring applicability to cultural knowledges.
• Conducting research to update content development, including keeping up to date with curriculum updates, industry trends and STEM intervention best practice, and identifying opportunities for collaboration and/or adaptation to meet the program objectives.

Location: Sydney, NSW
Salary: AU$87K – AU$98K pa + up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term until 31 December 2023; Full-time (preferred); Part-time (may be considered if required, minimum 0.6 FTE)
Reference: 87843

To be considered you will need:

• Relevant qualifications in education, STEM, science communication or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing STEM educational materials and resources for students and teachers, including an understanding of how to align materials to the NSW Curriculum.
• Strong understanding of the Australian industry and business sector and the challenges faced by STEM industry when trying to support diverse cohorts and engage with students, teachers and schools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with proven experience developing content and giving presentations in a variety of formats, including virtual delivery, for a range of stakeholders and audiences.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, including the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple priorities with competing deadlines.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be currently residing in Australia as an:

• Australian/New Zealand Citizen;
• Australian Permanent Resident; or
• Australian Temporary Resident, with an existing valid visa and unrestricted work rights for the duration of the term (until December 2023) and no requirement for visa sponsorship from CSIRO. Please note this does not include bridging visas or other visas that are dependent upon the approval of potential future visas.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements. Given the nature of the role, the successful candidate must also hold, or be able to obtain, a valid working with children check prior to confirmation of appointment.

To enter a CSIRO site, CSIRO will require you to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (or show a valid medical exemption from vaccination). If you are unable to meet this requirement, then you must return a negative result on a Rapid Antigen Test (within 48 hours prior to attending site) and wear a face mask whilst on the CSIRO site. These requirements apply if you are attending a CSIRO site as part of a recruitment process.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

12 October 2022, 11:00pm AEDT