"*Science Partner"

Job Identification

6023

Job Category

Administration Services

Posting Date

05/02/2026, 14:20

Apply Before

01/03/2026, 20:55

Job Schedule

Part time

Locations

Squires Way, Fairy Meadow, NSW, 2519, AU

Job Description

• Permanent/Continuing, part time appointment (0.80 FTE, 28 hours)
• Level 3/4: $65,896 - $84,002 (pro-rata) + 17% Superannuation 

Science Space, located at the University of Wollongong’s Innovation Campus, is the region’s only dedicated immersive Science Centre. Featuring over 100 interactive exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium, and a science theatre, Science Space delivers diverse STEM education programs for audiences of all ages. Open daily, the centre welcomes families, school groups, and community visitors, inspiring curiosity and a love of science through hands-on experiences, outreach programs, and engaging public demonstrations. As part of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research portfolio, Science Space plays a vital role in connecting the community with science and innovation in an accessible and inspiring way.

Science Partners are central to delivering exceptional visitor experiences across Science Space operations, primarily on weekends. In this dynamic, public-facing role, you will present engaging science theatre and planetarium shows, facilitate hands-on STEM programs, and support workshops and demonstrations that bring science to life. You will also assist with exhibit facilitation, visitor entry, sales processing, and operational resets, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and interactive environment for all guests. Working flexibly across program delivery and front-of-house, Science Partners embody Science Space’s mission to inspire curiosity and foster a passion for STEM through memorable, educational, and interactive experiences. 

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Stuart Creal, Director, Science Centre and Planetarium on 0442 865 036.

Position Description

Closing Date: Sunday 1 March 2026, 11:55PM

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.

This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.

This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description.

About Us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

 Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion.We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.