Expression of Interest: STEM Outreach Program Facilitator

RMIT University; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual role

12% superannuation

Job summary

RMIT University in Melbourne is seeking expressions of interest from students to assist with the Young Women in Aerospace & Defence Program. As a STEM Outreach Program Facilitator, you will help deliver hands-on engineering activities and mentor secondary school students.

You will work with RMIT staff to share your university journey, explain concepts in an accessible way, and foster an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in 4th or 5th year of engineering or STEM study.
• Confident communicating and explaining concepts to others.
• Willing to obtain, or already hold, a valid Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of practical engineering and STEM activities.
• Facilitate hands-on workshops and student learning experiences.
• Guide student teams through engineering challenges.
• Explain engineering concepts in an engaging and accessible way.
• Encourage participation and foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Act as a positive and relatable role model for secondary school students.

Education

Engineering year 4/5

Job description

Overview:

• Interested in gaining practical experience while making a difference?
• Casual role
• HEW 3 + 12% superannuation

We're seeking expressions of interest from students to assist with facilitating the Young Women in Aerospace & Defence Program. This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical knowledge outside the classroom, develop valuable professional skills, and engage with secondary school students considering future STEM pathways. As a STEM Outreach Program Facilitator, you'll work alongside RMIT staff to deliver hands-on engineering activities, mentor student teams, and share your experiences as a current university student.

About the Program

The Young Women in Aerospace & Defence Program is one of the STEM College's flagship outreach initiatives. The program engages Year 7 to 12 students through hands-on learning experiences, industry exposure, engineering challenges and direct interaction with current RMIT students. By sharing your university journey and passion for STEM, you'll help make engineering and technology feel accessible, achievable and exciting for young women exploring future study and career options.

About the Role

As a STEM Program Facilitator, you will:

• Support the delivery of practical engineering and STEM activities
• Facilitate hands-on workshops and student learning experiences
• Guide student teams through engineering challenges
• Explain engineering concepts in an engaging and accessible way
• Encourage participation and foster an inclusive learning environment
• Act as a positive and relatable role model for secondary school students

About You

We're keen to hear from students who are:

• Currently enrolled in 4th or 5th year engineering, or equivalent relevant engineering/STEM study and experience
• Confident communicating and explaining concepts to others
• Willing to obtain, or already hold, a valid Employee Working with Children Check before commencing duties

Applications Close:

29 June 2027 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender-based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre-employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations.

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