Lithgow City Council

Graduate Science and Technology Communicator (12 month Term Contract)

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Science and Technology Communicator to join their team in Lithgow, NSW on a temporary 12 month term contract.

The Science and Technology Communicator will be part of a small and dynamic team delivering a pilot STEAM program to supplement existing STEAM teaching in local schools. The Communicator will play a pivotal role in communicating to students, parents, and industry the role that science and technology plays in the workforce.

This is an opportunity to implement an innovative approach to improving STEAM learning outcomes across the Lithgow local government area. Importantly, the Science and Technology Communicator will be a central part of a multi-disciplinary Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP) Team with responsibility for managing the transition of one of the first carbon-dependent regional economies to net zero in New South Wales.

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Engage and liaise with primary and secondary school leadership across the Lithgow Local Government Area to develop, promote and implement a STEAM program
• Contribute to the integration of STEAM education and further education pathways between local primary and secondary schools, industry and further education providers
• Engage with students, parents, and industry in both formal teaching and informal settings about the importance and practical application of science and technology in the workforce and future workforce
• Contribute to the selection of appropriate technology and equipment to support formal and informal STEAM teaching
• Maintain program facilities and equipment
• Instruct students and teachers in the proper and safe use of technology
• Conduct risk assessments and undertake other health and safety related duties

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• A recognised qualification, or substantial completion of a recognised qualification, in a STEM related discipline
• Qualifications or experience in science communication
• A Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one
• Demonstrated passion for education outcomes in a regional setting
• High level of written and verbal communication skills 

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $74,608.49 and $85,604.73 per annum, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
• Temporary 12 month term contract
• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every 2nd week

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Friday 25 October 2024 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com