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Want to be part of a dynamic team, inspiring lifelong curiosity in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)? Join us at Scitech and help to share the ‘Scitech effect’.

It’s our people that make us great. And our purpose unites us. Scitech jobs are where passion, energy, creativity and commitment combine to help others develop the skills they’ll need in a bright STEM-enabled future.

If you’re ready for a career where you’ll be challenged and inspired, and work with creative, dedicated people every day, then check out our employment opportunities.

Working at Scitech

At Scitech, we employ around 150 staff from backgrounds as diverse as the roles they fill. Permanent, casual, full- or part-time, when you work with us, you join a team of passionate individuals working towards a common goal. And we find our daily mission of “providing innovative and creative STEM programs that inspire, engage and develop citizens for Western Australia’s social wellbeing, economic prosperity and sustainability” provides plenty of fuel for enthusiasm.

Becoming part of the Scitech team also comes with a range of benefits. All staff receive free Scitech membership, including unlimited entry for you and specific family members, and free entry to partner science centres in Australia and worldwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program. You’ll also get invitations to exclusive previews and events, 10 free passes to Scitech to give away to family and friends each year, a 20% discount at The Discovery Shop, access to salary packaging benefits, wellbeing initiatives, an active social club, and an Employee Assistance Program.

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About the role

We are currently seeking a commercially minded, customer focused and flexible Education and Learning Program Manager who is looking to make a difference in the lives of WA students and Teachers to join our Learning Futures Team in a leadership capacity, on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role oversees a team of professional learning specialists who design and deliver Professional Learning programs that improve the confidence and efficacy of teachers in integrated STEM and the STEM disciplines. The role also oversees a team of learning program specialists who design learning programs for delivery to students in informal learning settings.

Key accountabilities for this position include:

Oversee the continual development of Scitech’s learning framework and suite of programs including the development of new programs using an insights driven, design thinking methodology.
Develop project management plans, schedules, project reports and other documents required by Scitech’s project management methodology.

Manage the Co-ordination of programs and training workshop delivery both internally and externally acting as coach for staff on quality.
Coordinate program reporting as required by funding agreements and internal frameworks including KPI statistics, program activities, impact measures and qualitative information such as written case studies and impact stories.
Provide subject matter expertise in pedagogy and teaching practice and ensure all programming and content developed is quality assessed and represents best practice
Manage, lead and develop a high performing team.
Evaluation of programs and activities including for impact and behaviour change outcomes
Actively build up an ecosystem and network of relevant external sector stakeholders and partners

About you

We are looking for a hands on and collaborative leadership professional with exceptional communication skills, who is excited by a challenge and is internally driven to deliver successful STEM learning programs.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

3+ years’ experience in service delivery of Education programs
Experience in successfully executing across multiple programs & projects simultaneously
Demonstrated business acumen with proven commercial outcomes in Program development and growth.
A well-established network within the WA education sector.
Background in STEM with a strong knowledge of STEM educational pedagogy and principles consistent with the WA Education system and curriculum.
Highly valued but not essential, experience developing programs using an insights driven and/or design thinking approach
Highly valued but not essential, use of Theory of Change and program logic models to guide program development to ensure measurable robust outcomes are achieved
Exposure to a data or insights driven approach to product and service development
Experience in leading a team with diverse skills to produce high quality work.
Demonstrated experience in Education related Project Management.
Experience and understanding of operational frameworks relating to a Not-For-Profit organisation.
Tertiary qualifications in Education, Business or similar.
A current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one)
Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance

Benefits

Flexible working environment
EAP access for all employees and their families
Scitech Membership and 10 free passes to gift to family and friends
Low fee parking available and close proximity to public transport routes.

How to apply

Please apply through seek, click “Apply” and upload a copy of your CV and brief cover letter addressing your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role.

This role is due to commence ASAP. As such, shortlisting and interviewing for this vacancy will commence immediately. Once a suitable candidate has been identified this role will close.

Scitech reserves the right to remove this ad at any time and to contact non-nominated referees prior to an offer being made.

We respectfully request that Recruitment agencies refrain from making contact and do not forward candidates for review at this stage, our team are unable to accept unsolicited applications.

Thank you for your understanding.

Who are we looking for?

Are you a digital marketing visionary who is looking to develop their career at one of Western Australia’s most iconic community focused brands?

As an integral member of our internal Marketing team, Scitech’s Digital Marketing Officer supports the marketing strategy through developing and championing insights and data driven campaigns to enhance the impact and reach of our digital marketing channels.

The role has a key focus on implementing planned digital advertising campaigns to achieve agreed outcomes across all areas of the business.

A significant part of the role will be daily management of SEO strategies, as well as creating, implementing and managing all paid media campaigns, including ad creation on social media.

Ultimately, we are searching for a self-motivated, design-led collaborator who is passionate about data and confident in their ability to back their own digital marketing solutions. They will also possess the following:

2 or more years in a similar role
A Qualification in Marketing or similar.
Demonstrated experience creating successful digital and social media marketing and advertising campaigns
Demonstrated strong analytical ability and confidence in translating data insights into recommendations
At least 12 months experience managing website content and optimising functionality through WordPress
Proven ability to liaise and negotiate with external digital agencies to improve rankings and overall website performance when required
Experience using Google Analytics, SEMrush, Hotjar, Google Search Console or other related applications that measure ranking and performance
Basic Photoshop skills and Coding experience (HTML, CSS) are desirable
Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

How to apply

If what we described above fits you like a glove, please apply through seek press ‘Apply’ and upload an up to date resume.

Please direct any questions about the role or the recruitment process for this vacancy to the Scitech People and Culture team at work@scitech.org.au

Shortlisting and interviewing for this vacancy will commence immediately. Once a suitable candidate has been identified this role will close. Scitech reserve the right to remove this ad at any time and contact non-nominated referees prior to presenting an offer.

Please note: We respectfully request that Recruitment agencies refrain from making contact and do not forward candidates for review at this stage, our team are unable to accept unsolicited applications.

Thank you for your understanding.

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