Jobs

Education and Experience Coordinator

The Early Start Discovery Space is looking for a passionate Education & Experience Coordinator who will lead the development and implementation of education programs and experiences within the Early Start Discovery Space. This will involve leading the development and evaluation of public programs, school excursions and also supporting the creation of new Encounters and Experiences for the Discovery Space floor in consultation with relevant staff.

The role entails working with early childhood, primary school and other professionals working with children and families to promote and develop Discovery Space utilisation within the community. Additionally, the Education and Experience Coordinator will liaise with Early Start researchers to embed contemporary research, theory and best practice into all programs delivered in the Discovery Space. The coordinator will train Educators in the delivery of the various programs and work closely with the Floor Supervisor to implement these programs. This position will operate as a Floor Supervisor when required.

• Fixed Term, full-time appointment (until June 2023)
• Level 5: $73,508 – $83,130 + 17% Superannuation
• Work days are Sunday to Thursday

For further information about this position, please contact Josef English (Manager, Discovery Space) at [email protected] 

Closing Date: Sunday 30 October 2022, 11:59pm

Educator

The Early Start Discovery Space seeks a personable, dynamic and well-organised Educator to support the development and facilitation of interactive learning opportunities for children and families. You will deliver guided activities to members and visitors on a daily basis all year round (including school holidays), and facilitate educational visits with a a range of school groups (Early Childhood, Primary and High School) during school terms.

Duties of this role include assisting in opening and closing the venue, setting/resetting our experiences, meeting and briefing groups and general cleaning of the space. In this role you will also be required to assist with general administration and coordinator duties throughout the Discovery Space. You will also work with other Educators to support the development of educational programs including daily activities, school excursions, outreach programs and online programs after operational hours on some days. 

There may be an opportunity to perform higher duties in this position on a Friday and Saturday which will be discussed at the interview stage.

• Fixed Term, part time appointment (until April 2023, 30 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday)
• Level 3/4: $57,664 – $73,508 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation

For further information about this position, please contact Josef English (Manager, Discovery Space) at [email protected] 

Closing Date: Sunday 30 October 2022, 11:59pm