Education Programs Producer, Physics and Space Science

Museums Victoria is a diverse and exciting place to work. Ever fancied working at Museums Victoria? There is a rewarding full-time position in the Public Programs and Education department of Museums Victoria.  The position plays a key role in the development and delivery of education programs at Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium.

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:

Museums Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities and events across our museums and destinations - Melbourne Museum, Royal Exhibition Building, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, Melbourne Planetarium and IMAX cinemas. We present unique and exceptional experiences for more than 2 million visitors each year, who come from all over Australia and around the world to be inspired and to learn about themselves and the universe we inhabit.

To learn more about Museums Victoria, please visit museumsvictoria.com.au/about-us/

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking an enthusiastic team player to join our Education team at Scienceworks as Education Programs Producer to lead the development and delivery of curriculum-based Science education programs.

Working alongside the Public Programs & Education team, key duties of this role include: 

The position is accountable for developing curriculum-based learning programs and resources in physical sciences, with a focus on Astronomy and Earth and Space Science in accordance with Museums Victoria's objectives and priorities and address the goals of the Victorian Curriculum.  This job also requires supporting Professional Learning opportunities for teachers, tertiary students and museum colleagues.

Notable skills and experiences:

• Excellent practitioner whose teaching is informed by contemporary educational research
• High-level communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers and colleagues
• Experience delivering learning programs aligned with Victorian Curriculum
• Ability to coordinate and deliver programs, events and digital programs to ensure best audience experience
• Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant stakeholders and partners in collaboration with internal teams, to support Scienceworks and Education team objectives.

Please see our Role Statement for a copy of the full Key Selection Criteria and Duties.

OTHER INFORMATION:

This role is a full-time, fixed term position (31 December 2025). The salary on offer is $91,418 per annum (Base of grade) plus 11% superannuation.

HOW TO APPLY:

To view the position description, visit https://museumsvictoria.com.au/careers/

For more information about this position, please contact Murray Walker on email: mwalker@museum.vic.gov.au  

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter that outlines your interest in this role
• A current CV detailing relevant experience
• A document that outlines your own written responses to our Key Selection Criteria

Please note: Applications that do not include the above elements will not be considered.

Applications Close: Monday 9 October 2023 (11.59 pm)