EDUCATION PROJECT OFFICER

Join us at the Australian Museum and help us achieve our Mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change
About the Project
Are you a high-performing, passionate educator with a love for natural history, science, and First Nations cultures? Do you want to make a significant impact by developing and delivering innovative educational programs? The Australian Museum is looking for two enthusiastic Education Project Officers to join our team in a temporary basis.
About the Roles
Education Project Officers at the Australian Museum focus on developing and delivering high-quality educational programs that highlight and celebrate history, natural sciences and First Nations cultures. These temporary roles involve researching and designing learning programs and resources that align with NSW education curricula, the Early Years Learning Framework and museum policies, with a strong emphasis on First Nations perspectives.

We are recruiting to fill two roles;

• Clerk Grade 5/6
• Temporary, fixed term up to 30 June 2027
• One part-time role, 28 hours/4 days per week. Focused on early years and access education
• One full time role, 35 hours/5 days per week. Focused on primary education audiences.

Both roles will work collaboratively across the Australian Museum and with community members and scientists to ensure a culturally appropriate approach towards content and delivery.

Click on the following links to begin the journey to find your new career at the AM

• Role Description
• AM Candidate Pack

You will be paid a competitive annual salary rate $99,938 - $110,271 pro-rata, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation (currently 12%) and annual leave loading.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking two high-performing, passionate educators with a love for natural history, science, and committed to promoting First Nations cultures. The ideal candidates will be knowledgeable and experienced educators with a proven ability to develop and deliver education programs and resources that meet the needs of teachers and students.
They should be creative and culturally sensitive with experience in developing and delivering science and history education content that authentically represents First Nations perspectives. Successful candidates will be collaborative team players, able to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. While these roles are non-identified, First Nations candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to teach a variety of education programs and experience in and understanding of how to translate complex scientific and cultural content for students and community audiences of a range of ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum-aligned education program development
• Understanding, knowledge and interest in natural sciences, climate solutions, First Nations and Pasifika cultures, and cultural heritage issues.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualifications in Education, and/or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children clearance
  About The Australian Museum
  The Australian Museum is truly a great place to work. We aim to be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ cultures; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
  Recent staff survey results confirm that our staff feel valued, accepted and supported and that they believe the AM is an inclusive workplace. AM staff also report a high level of job satisfaction.
  The AM is located on the homelands of the Gadigal people and acknowledges and pays respect to the Gadigal people as the custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past and present.
  Check out our current exhibitions and events here.

• Clerk Grade 5/6
• Temporary, fixed term up to 30 June 2027
• One part-time role, 28 hours/4 days per week. Focused on early years and access education
• One full time role, 35 hours/5 days per week. Focused on primary education audiences