STEAM Outreach Team Lead — Regional Voyager Program

UNE; Armidale; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

5 weeks annual leave

Christmas shutdown leave

Relocation assistance

Free on campus parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

UNE Discovery Voyager, part of the Science and Technology - SABL portfolio, seeks a Team Leader to drive hands-on STEAM outreach for K-10 students across regional NSW. You will lead the program's strategic direction, supervise staff, and partner with UNE academics to deliver curriculum-aligned activities that spark curiosity and foster community engagement.

You will oversee operations, policy interpretation, and procedural refinement, with significant regional travel and a focus on growing the

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and substantial experience in science communication, education outreach, or program leadership.
• Proven leadership capability—guide a diverse team and foster a positive culture.
• Creative program development to design curriculum-aligned, play-based STEAM activities.
• Strong independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Operational and budget management experience in running a program.
• Readiness for regional travel across a wide catchment.

Responsibilities

• Lead UNE Discovery Voyager and oversee strategy, day-to-day operations, and team development.
• Collaborate with UNE academics to design and deliver engaging STEAM activities linked to curriculum.
• Shape program growth by interpreting educational policy and refining procedures.
• Work with the Head of School to strengthen UNE's science outreach and community engagement.
• Travel regionally to schools, libraries, and events to deliver activities and manage program delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Science communication

Education outreach

Program leadership

Budget management

Regional travel readiness

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

UNE Discovery Voyager, part of the Science and Technology - SABL portfolio, seeks a Team Leader to drive hands-on STEAM outreach for K-10 students across regional NSW. You will lead the program's strategic direction, supervise staff, and partner with UNE academics to deliver curriculum-aligned activities that spark curiosity and foster community engagement.

You will oversee operations, policy interpretation, and procedural refinement, with significant regional travel and a focus on growing the