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Learning Facilitator - Scienceworks

Job posted: 02/10/2024
Applications close: 16/10/2024 (Midnight)
8 days remaining

8 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Casual

Organisation: Museum Victoria

Salary: $68,045 - $75,175

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: VG/MV6792A

Reference: VG/MV6792A

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: $68,045 - $75,175

Work location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Learning Facilitator at Museums Victoria.

Learning Facilitator – Scienceworks

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Learning Facilitator at Museums Victoria.

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:

Ever dreamed of working in a place where dinosaurs roam, stars explode, and the world's most intriguing stories come to life? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV), where every day is a new chapter in the book of discovery. As one of the southern hemisphere's largest and most iconic museum organisations, we're not just about exhibits; we're about experiences that inspire, challenge, and amaze. From the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum, culturally significant Immigration Museum, mind-blowing Scienceworks, and the historic Royal Exhibition Building, we're a team that turns curiosity into reality.

And guess what? We're on the lookout for a Learning Facilitator at Scienceworks. If you've got the drive, the creativity, and the passion to make MV's stories echo across the globe, keep reading. This could be your next big adventure!

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The purpose of the position is to facilitate learning programs and workshops to support the delivery of exceptional education and public programs - that meaningfully engage our diverse education and public audiences with the unique mission and vision of our Museums

Some of the key duties include: 

  • Use contemporary digital tools to support and deliver engaging educational experiences, including trouble shoot and device management 
  • Support and supervise new staff and volunteers with program and procedure familiarisation, including peer to peer learning, communication guidance and procedural training 
  • Set up, pack up and assist in maintaining materials and resources used in the delivery of programs, workshops and activities and initiates improvements as required. 
  • Collaborate on specific tasks associated with the operational administration and development of programs 
  • Provide feedback on audience response to programs, implement evaluation tools and participate in debriefs for audience evaluations and customer service purposes, as required. 


The successful applicant will have:

  • Demonstrable experience in the facilitation of programs, workshops or shows to diverse audiences, with the ability to respond to audience needs. 
  • Well-developed communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. 
  • Awareness of current education and learning techniques for diverse audiences, including needs of primary and secondary school audiences. 
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret science concepts for diverse audiences 
  • Good organisational skills and ability to work with minimal supervision 


OTHER INFORMATION

This is a casual role. The salary on offer is $41.64 per hour (inclusive of loading) + 11.5% superannuation.

HOW TO APPLY?

To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select “All Jobs” and click on the link for this job's listing. 

To apply, please click “Apply for this Job” at the bottom of the job listing page. 

For more information about this position, please contact Phoebe Melvin at pmelvin@museum.vic.gov.au.

Please submit the three following three documents with your application: 

  • Your Cover Letter
  • Your Resume
  • A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to attached document)

Please note: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 16 October 2024 (11:59pm)

 

Learning Facilitator - Scienceworks

Job type:

Casual

Job classification:

VPSG2.2

Contact:

Phoebe Melvin | pmelvin@museum.vic.gov.au

Learning Facilitator - Scienceworks