Casual Education Presenter

Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change 

About the Role

The Casual Education Presenter role is part of the Education Team, and is offered on a casual basis.

Education Presenters provide a wide range of education programs and interpretive services for AM visitors. They deliver high quality formal and informal education programs developed with a many-ways learning pedagogy and aligned to the NSW curriculum including science, history, First Nations and Pasifika content. Regular delivery of face-to-face and online education programs is the primary role, for a diverse range of audiences including, preschool, primary, secondary, and tertiary students and teachers. Successful candidates for this position will have the opportunity to learn content and deliver a range of educator-led programs that are offered at the AM. When required Education Presenters will also assist in the research, design and development of education programs and resources.

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This is Clerk Grade 3/4 role. You will be paid $46.88 - $51.33 per hour plus casual loadings.

About You 

You will be:

• passionate about delivering curriculum-aligned programs in one or more content areas (Science K-6, Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Geography, History,  Modern History, History Elective, History Extension) for one or more audience types (early years, primary or secondary students).
• comfortable interacting with a diverse group of people to deliver engaging educational programs.
• highly organised and work to deadlines, demonstrating efficient time management.

We welcome applications from candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or Pasifika.

Your Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering scripted education programs to a variety of audiences.
• Understanding of the formal education sector, interpretation and curriculum requirements around science, history, geography and First Nations and Pasifika cultures.
• Ability to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description.

Essential Requirements

• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Clearance.

About The Australian Museum

The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.

The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.

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Benefits

Besides working together with other like-minded people, you will have access to professional development and dedicated Wellbeing programs.

How to apply

Applicants must submit (if submitted as attachment, please upload as PDF):

1. A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s key knowledge and experience
2. Resume

As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.

1. Tell us about an education program that you have successfully presented in the past. What was it about and how did you make sure it was targeted towards the audience?
2. How would you present differently to an audience who is new to the subject matter? Please explain why and how?

For more details, Frequently Asked Questions and how to apply for the role go to I Work for NSW.

The successful applicant will be subject to national criminal records check. As recommended by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), the Australian Museum encourages all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.