Permanent/Continuing, full-time appointment Level 5: $74,979 - $84,793 + 17% Superannuation Part-time will be considered About the role Early Start are seeking an experienced individual/s with demonstrated experience working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector, particularly working with complex communities and building strong partnerships with community, organisations and key stakeholders (including delivering outreach activities). The role directly advocates for and supports understanding in the community of the work of Early Start. This includes but is not limited to disseminating communication about opportunities to connect to professional learning, research findings, building capacity in communities, and raising the profile of the Early Start Discovery Space; Australia's only dedicated children's museum, and the first-of-its-kind in the world based on a university campus. Importantly, mutuality and reciprocity are at the core of this role with the position facilitating a grassroots understanding of critical concerns, issues or needs within communities and working with Community Partnership Coordinator to consider strategic engagement opportunities were appropriate.About the area Early Start is an entity of the University of Wollongong (UOW) that sits within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (ASSH). It draws together collaborators from the ASSH Faculty and wider UOW community to conduct interdisciplinary research and deliver educational programs within the Discovery Space. Research translation is a priority and the Discovery Space and partners are key research translation spaces. Partners (community, education, government, industry) are critical to enable Early Start to achieve its vision. Early Start strives to connect research, education and community to improve the life trajectories for children, especially those growing up in regional and remote Australia. The Discovery Space is Australia's only dedicated children's museum, and the first-of-its-kind in the world based on a university campus. It is an interactive children's play environment that stimulates curiosity, nurtures creativity, builds confidence, and provides opportunities for social connection, wellbeing and development. The space is specifically designed for children from birth to 10 years and their adults and is visited by over 130,000 people a year.How To ApplyApplicants are requested to submit a resume and cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising your knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the Selection Criteria and/or Major Responsibilities located in the Position Description.
