National Science and Technology Centre

Outreach

Job Type: Non-ongoing (Temporary), Full-time

Classification: Executive Level 1

Position No: NP

 

 

As the National Science and Technology Centre, Questacon strives to be accessible to all Australians. To support this national commitment, an extensive range of outreach programs has been developed by Questacon and its partner organisations.

Questacon outreach programs employ a diverse range of communication media and styles to reach many different communities and audiences in regional, rural, remote and metropolitan areas. The Indigenous Policy Officer will contribute to an increased involvement of Indigenous people with Questacon's programs and exhibitions to extend and enrich this reach.

The successful applicant will have highly developed communication skills, and proven ability to develop and maintain organisational partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

 

 

This position may require travel within Australia.

Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for a specified term

Non-Ongoing Full time position until 30 June 2010. Any extension of this period will be in accordance with Regulation 3.6.

Indigenous jobseekers are encouraged to apply for this employment opportunity. If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian people and/or involve interaction with Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.

 

 

Questacon is Australia’s premier interactive science and technology centre, with an international reputation for delivering exhibitions and programmes throughout Australia and overseas, which educate and entertain. Questacon’s aim is to increase awareness and understanding of science and innovation through inspirational learning experiences. Questacon is committed to fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability. Information about the Centre, and how to apply is online at www.questacon.edu.au. Applicants should address selection criteria and clearly state their full name, contact numbers and full details of relevant experience and employment history. Please submit an original plus one copy of your application.

Conditions of service are set by the Questacon Collective Agreement.

 

 

Selection Documentation: Recruitment, 02 6270 2843, recruitment@questacon.edu.au 

Position Contact: Allen Rooney, 02 6126 2280

Apply: Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre PO Box 5322 Kingston Post Office KINGSTON ACT AUSTRALIA 2604