Here at Telethon Kids our vision is simple: Happy, Healthy Kids!
TheOutreach team at the Telethon Kids Institute coordinate the Institute'sinteractive Discovery Centre, education programs and outreach activities. Thisteam sits within the broader External Affairs and Engagement portfolio whichmanages activities across communications and marketing, government relations,philanthropy and fundraising, as well as building and strengthening ourconnections with the community including Aboriginal families and communities.
TheOutreach team work closely with researchers and scientists to develop anddeliver programs, activities and events to inspire the next generation ofTelethon Kids scientists. Due to growth in our programs, we now have anopportunity for an experienced educator or science communicator to join theteam as an Outreach Coordinator. Drawing on your experience as a classroomteacher, science communicator or other relevant experience the OutreachCoordinator is responsible for developing and executing school excursion,incursion and holiday workshop programs working in partnership with Instituteresearchers to ensure all material relates back to the work of the Institute.
Reportingto the Senior Outreach Coordinator and working closely with the wider Outreachteam you will also plan hands-on activities to be run at community events,within the hospital and in regional and remote areas.
A full list of responsibilities can be found on the jobdescription however some of your duties will include:
Liaise with schools to coordinate excursion and incursion bookings. Work with researchers to develop and create new program activities. Evaluate programs to ensure continuous improvement. Coordinate activities for external events. Complete risk plans & assessments for each program. Conveniently based within the Perth Children's Hospital, this parttime position which will be offered for 3 years.
About you The ideal applicant will be passionate about developing anddelivering science education and outreach programs, have excellent coordinationand time management skills and positively contribute to a professional,collaborative and focused team.
Along with this, you will also be able to demonstrate thefollowing skills and attributes:
Tertiary qualification in education, science, science communication or similar experience. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and a C Class Drivers Licence. Demonstrated experience engaging with children and teachers in an educational setting. Demonstrated ability to successfully build, manage and develop positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders. Experience developing and facilitating education sessions through workshops, meetings, presentations and talks. Demonstrated experience in project management within an outreach, campaign or education focus. Passion for science. We are drivinginclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diversecareer and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of therequirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. Wealso encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you mayhave had in your cover letter .
About Us Our aim is to create a workplace where people arerespected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforcethat is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embraceall employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity andinclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations whererequired.
Some of our staff benefits include: Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year. Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events. Flexible work options and hybrid working. Reward and recognition program. Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning. Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks. Access to Corporate Health Insurance. Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery. How to apply If you think that this is the right role and anexciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' tonavigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submityour application.
Yourcover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills andexperience outlined in the "About You" section above. Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. Ifyou are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, pleasedirect your query to
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing thisapplication, please direct your inquiries to
Closing Date: 13/05/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior tothe closing date.
The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to beingchampions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the firstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation'sleading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of morethan 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child healthand development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII MedicalCentre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-builtfacility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces,clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology andresearch services.
Our research teams are among the world's best, and wehave strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major WesternAustralian universities.
*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*
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