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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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This is an exceptional opportunity to join an iconic West Australian organisation and help to deliver our dynamic, interactive outreach experiences to schools and communities across WA.

Key Responsibilities of the role include the following;

Delivering quality STEM programs to diverse audiences across metropolitan and regional WA, including primary and secondary school students, teachers and members of the general public;
Developing a comprehensive understanding of Statewide operations and procedures and the significant part they play in allowing Scitech to achieve its mission; and
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure content and delivery of Scitech programs remains at a high standard congruent with the WA School curriculum.

About You

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

Tertiary qualifications in Science, Education or similar;
Ability to demonstrate a strong passion, interest and background in the STEM fields;
High confidence in public presentation;
Experience in working with children, ideally in a teaching or coaching capacity;
A Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one);
A manual C Class driving licence;
The ability to undertake manual tasks which may include the moving of exhibits and event set-up; and
Flexible availability, being able to work a variety of hours across weekdays, weekends, evenings and regional travel (up to 3 weeks at a time).

Additional Essential Criteria

Currently residing in Western Australia
Full unrestricted Australian work rights

To apply

Please apply through seek and upload a copy of your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the position according to requirements for the role. Please address your letter to Jessica Scholle Acting Statewide Presenter Supervisor.

Applications will close 5:00pm Sunday 11^th October 2020.

We are currently seeking a well-rounded, values-driven and highly engaged IT professional to join our Shared Services team on a full-time, maximum term basis, for 12 months.

As our Manager, IT Services, you will be responsible for:

leading and developing a small team to provide the full suite of IT services, from network and infrastructure operations, to desktop support, applications maintenance, and security management;
partnering with the organisation and Executive Leaders to provide technical advice, support change management and implement new initiatives;
collaborating and supporting, on a technical level, the development of the IT strategic plan, including infrastructure, enterprise architecture and digital transformation;
managing the IT infrastructure and network environments with a strong focus on security and confidentiality; and
leading and overseeing the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives within the IT Services function and across the organisation.

About you

We are looking for a self-motivated, IT professional with a passion for STEM, who is ready for the next challenge in their IT career. This is the perfect opportunity for a new manager who is looking to further develop and enhance their leadership skills. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an IT operations or systems administration background;
a passion for team development and collaboration across an organisation;
strong analytical and solutions focused abilities to identify and enhance areas for improvement;
knowledge of network/ systems architecture and IT security principles;
a strong understanding of IaaS/ PaaS products, including Microsoft Azure;
a dedication to quality of work, the ability to prioritise and self-manage; and
tertiary qualifications in IT, computing or relevant background.

Additional Essential Criteria

Currently residing in Western Australia
Full unrestricted Australian work rights

To apply

Please apply through seek and upload a copy of your current CV. For a confidential conversation about the role please contact Rebecca Coghill, Manager, People and Culture, on 0477 220 525, or via email people@scitech.org.au.

We are currently seeking a proactive, motivated and values-driven Executive Officer to join the Office of the CEO on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Executive Officer, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of general and executive management support services within the Office of the CEO, to support the achievement of operational, organisational and strategic objectives, while also providing administrative support to the Board and Company Secretary.

Key accountabilities for this position include:

Supporting the CEO in managing the co-ordination of executive processes, including strategic planning, executive leadership team activities and other initiatives.
Act as the executive point of contact, liaise with stakeholders and action requests to coordinate communication and meet deadlines;
Coordinate projects and initiatives to support the achievement of strategic and operational goals;
Prepare reports, briefing papers and other documents for State Government and external stakeholders;
Research and provide strategic advice, information and reports on diverse and complex strategic and operational matters;
Coordinate and oversee board and committee meetings and events, ensuring timely preparation of meeting papers, agendas, minute taking and action items; and
Support CEO and Company Secretary with coordination of the AGM and assist with corporate governance administration.

About you

We are looking for a highly experienced, organised and proactive Executive Officer, who is ready for the next challenge in their career. This is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a meaningful and fulfilling environment. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Skills and experience in the delivery of quality administrative support at an executive level, including research, investigation, analysis and preparation of high-quality and complex reports.
Advanced communication (written, verbal and listening), negotiation and interpersonal skills;
Ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with Boards, Committees and other key executive level functions;
A dedication to personal integrity, accountability, collaboration and relationship building;
Advanced computer skills in all applications of MS Office.
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (eg Business, Management, Public Sector Administration) and/or several years of relevant experience.
The ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

Additional Essential Criteria

Currently residing in Western Australia
Full unrestricted Australian work rights

To apply

Please click “Apply” and upload a copy of your CV and brief Cover Letter highlighting your suitability for the role.

Shortlisting and interviewing for this vacancy will commence immediately. Once a suitable candidate has been identified applications will close.

If you would like additional information regarding the position or to request a copy of the position description email people@scitech.org.au

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Coghill, Manager, People and Culture, on 0477 220 525.

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.

We are currently seeking a proactive, customer service focused and flexible Product Coordinator, Business Systems who thrives in a complex and sometimes challenging environment to join our Shared Services Team on a full-time, fixed term (12 months) basis.

As the Product Coordinator, Business Systems, you will be responsible for implementing digital solutions to meet customer and organisational needs. You will also participate in the design, development and management of value-add business systems and technologies.

Key accountabilities for this position include:
• Support the implementation of digital solutions to ensure customer and business needs are met,
including exploring contemporary practices, processes, systems and structures;
• Collaborate and gather feedback and suggestions from customers to understand operational and
user requirements;
• Contribute to long- and medium-term strategies linked to business systems and digital technology
transformation;
• Collaborate with teams to design and develop value-creating business systems and products;
• Support the project lifecycle linked to digital and business system implementations, from ideation to
retirement;
• Coordinate and follow agile project management methodologies and processes;
• Deliver project initiatives in line with Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and project plans; and
• Coordinate delivery of workshops, presentations and educations sessions.

About you

We are looking for an analytical thinker, who enjoys researching and communicating solutions, is organised and ready for the next challenge in their career. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Exposure to elements of conceptualising, scoping, designing and developing digital technologies and business systems;
Experience gathering and using data, research, insights and customer feedback to inform and apply to the development of business systems;
Exposure to user experience, wireframing and interface design;
Project management experience with agile methodologies – desirable.
High level communication (written, verbal and listening), negotiation and presentation skills;
Commitment to quality, able to prioritise and self-motivation to achieve deadlines;
Intermediate skills across a breadth of digital tools, such as Microsoft Suite, CRM’s, ERP’s, Marketing Automation and Atlassian Suite;
Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g IT, Computing or Business);
Certifications in Project Management, agile practices or similar;
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role;
The ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

To Apply

Please click “Apply” and upload a copy of your CV. Shortlisting and interviewing for this vacancy will commence immediately. Once a suitable candidate has been identified this role will close.

If you would like additional information regarding the position, to request a copy of the position description or a confidential conversation about the position, please contact our People and Culture Team by phone on 9215 0700 or email people@scitech.org.au.

Thank you for your understanding.

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