Outreach Facilitator

IDS India; Perth; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programs

Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks

Job summary

The Kids Research Institute Australia is seeking an Outreach Facilitator to bring science alive for students and communities across Western Australia. You will run curriculum-aligned outreach, school incursions, excursions, tours, workshops and local STEM events in a casual, part-time role.

Join a dedicated Community Engagement team, coordinating hands-on activities, engaging diverse audiences and promoting inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Currently studying or qualified in Education, Science or related field.
• Experience delivering workshops to diverse audiences.
• Ability to communicate science concepts clearly to young learners.
• Hold or willing to obtain Working With Children Check.
• Hold a C Class Driver's Licence.
• HLTAID011 First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging science workshops, laboratory tours and outreach activities for school and community groups.
• Support the coordination and delivery of STEM events, incursions, excursions and regional outreach activities.
• Set up, maintain and pack down workshop materials and equipment.
• Supervise students and ensure a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with teachers, students, families and community stakeholders.

Skills

Education background

Public speaking

Workshop delivery

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Organised

Communication

Child safety

Education

Education

Science

Science Communication

Job description

The Opportunity

Join The Kids Research Institute Australia as an OutreachFacilitator and help bring science to life for students and communities acrossWestern Australia.

Working within the Community Engagement team, you will support thedelivery of curriculum-aligned outreach and education programs, includingschool incursions, excursions, laboratory tours, school holiday workshops, STEMfestivals and community events. This hands-on role is ideal for someonepassionate about science communication, education and creating memorablelearning experiences for young people.

As the face of our outreach programs, you will engage students ofall ages, represent the Institute professionally and contribute to inspiringfuture scientists, researchers and healthcare professionals.

Some early morning, evening or weekend work may be required forevents.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver engaging science workshops, laboratory tours and outreach activities for school and community groups.
• Support the coordination and delivery of STEM events, incursions, excursions and regional outreach activities.
• Set up, maintain and pack down workshop materials and equipment.
• Supervise students and ensure a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with teachers, students, families and community stakeholders.

This role is offered on a casual basis (15 hours per week onaverage, but this will vary).

The hourly casual rate for this roleis 48.11 - 53.06 (depending on experience).

About You

• Studying or qualified in Education, Science, Science Communication or a related discipline.
• Experienced in delivering presentations, workshops or facilitated learning experiences to diverse audiences.
• Confident communicating scientific concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
• Demonstrated classroom, group facilitation or behaviour management skills.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Committed to child safety, duty of care and creating inclusive learning environments.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Working With Children Check.
• Hold a current C Class Driver's Licence and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certification.

AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplaceculture thatreflects the communities we serve. We actively recruitsupport and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diversecommunities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity tothrive.

If you meet many, but not all, of the rolerequirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention anycareer breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected in how we:

• Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
• Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
• Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
• Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
• Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
• We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

Alongside our inclusive culture, you’llenjoy:

• Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
• Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.

Contact Name: Caitlin Sweeney

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 14/09/2026 -We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to beingchampions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability.As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of thefirstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity(SAGE)pilot program.

We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.