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Volunteering at Scitech

Scitech volunteers come from all walks of life, spanning the ages 16 to 85. Some of our ‘Sciguides’ hold doctorates in science, some are just starting out their discovery of science at high school, and others are retirees who have never studied science.

Regardless of their background, all our volunteers are united by a strong passion for STEM and a keen interest in the world around them. By becoming a Sciguide you will be part of this enthusiastic team, and will make new friends, learn new skills and most importantly, make a difference. Scitech offers a unique opportunity for you to inspire and engage people into the fascinating world of STEM.

How do I get involved?

Please fill out the application form and send it in to us. You will be added to a waiting list. When a vacancy is available, you will then be called in for an interview. Please note that there may be a waiting period of up to three months.

Being a volunteer is an enriching experience where I am always meeting new people and engaging in unique opportunities to share my skills, knowledge, and love for STEM and Science investigation. Every shift is different and being part of a dynamic and innovative team that always welcomes new ideas and expertise makes volunteering at Scitech even more special.

Alessandra Morrone, Scitech’s Volunteer of the Year 2014

Anything else?

Volunteers can choose what times they want to work, but need to be able to complete a minimum of 6 hours per month. All Scitech volunteers need to be able to provide a valid Working with Children Check.

Previous experience is not essential as full training is provided.

For more information, please contact us on (08) 9215 0856 or send an enquiry.

Scitech may close this role once sufficient applications have been received.

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As a part of the Scitech leadership team, the Manager, WA Outreach Program is responsible for coordinating the activities and team behind our highly successful and unique outreach program, which aims to advance the enthusiasm and capacity of participating students, parents and educators across WA in STEM content.

This includes development of program content and strategy, overseeing the daily operational and logistical requirements as well as cross collaborating with other teams to align activity content and improve service delivery across the program.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations and systems of all outreach programs and bookings, including staffing, resources, vehicles, freight and logistical requirements, purchasing and touring schedules.
• Lead the planning and delivery of Outreach programs to maximise STEM engagement.
• Support the recruitment, induction, training and management of Scitech’s outreach presenters.
• Assist in developing marketing and engagement plans for all Outreach programs and activities.
• Cross collaborate with invested stakeholders to investigate new opportunities for engagement with Western Australians in STEM content and experiences.

Skills and experience

• A passion for STEM and desire to share that passion.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or recognised experience in Education, Science, Technology or similar.
• Relevant experience in a similar industry  working with children and a variety of community demographics.
• Strong leadership and management skills and at least 5 years experience leading a high performing operational based team.
• Extensive experience in the development and delivery of STEM engagement experiences.
• Unrestricted C Class manual driver’s licence.
• A desire to work collaboratively in a customer-centric driven and dynamic workplace.

Applications have now closed for this position.

From Perth to the Pilbara, the Kimberley to Albany, Our Statewide team offers hundreds of digital and interactive STEM learning and engagement programs, engaging approximately 1500,000 Western Australians in STEM every year.

Our team is committed to providing STEM content experiences across both Metropolitan and Regional WA and through the commitment and drive of our exceptional Science Presenters they are able to achieve their objective of inspiring students, teachers and the general public across all of Western Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering quality STEM programs to diverse audiences across metropolitan and regional schools as well as the wider 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.

Skills and experience

• 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; and
• The ability to undertake manual tasks which may include the moving of exhibits and event set-up.
• Flexible availability to be able to commit to work which may occur on weekends, evenings and regional travel (up to 3 weeks at a time).

This position is a casual pool vacancy, Scitech will be drawing on successful candidates over a 6-month period for similar vacancies as required.

Applications have now closed for this position.