STEM Outreach Lead – Equity-Focused Programs

University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a STEM Outreach Programs Coordinator to coordinate STEM EDGE and contribute to programs inspiring young people to explore STEM opportunities. You will coordinate engaging camps, events and mentoring experiences that build confidence, develop skills and connect students with STEM role models.

You’ll be part of a values-driven team committed to equity and improving the representation of women and gender-diverse people in science.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of education, training and related experience.
• Demonstrate passion for STEM education and enthusiasm for engaging school students, especially girls and gender diverse students.
• Bring project management skills to deliver programs on time, within budget and with evidenced positive outcomes.
• Possess experience working with schools or youth programs and understanding of duty-of-care and child safety responsibilities.
• Show awareness of equity issues and barriers facing girls and gender diverse students pursuing STEM pathways.
• Demonstrate confidence communicating with varied stakeholders and initiative to host events, workshops and student activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and coordinate STEM EDGE, The Science Experience and other outreach programs within the Faculty.
• Promote programs, recruit participants and schools, and manage logistics to ensure safe, engaging and inclusive experiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, families, schools, mentors and University staff to support participation and impact.
• Recruit, train and support student mentors and volunteers, fostering community and positive role modelling for participants.
• Monitor program outcomes, evaluate and report data, and identify risks and improvements, including child safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

STEM education

Equity awareness

Youth outreach

Stakeholder communications

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

The University of Melbourne is seeking a STEM Outreach Programs Coordinator to coordinate STEM EDGE and contribute to programs inspiring young people to explore STEM opportunities. You will coordinate engaging camps, events and mentoring experiences that build confidence, develop skills and connect students with STEM role models.

You’ll be part of a values-driven team committed to equity and improving the representation of women and gender-diverse people in science.