STEAM Communicator
Role type: Part Time; Fixed Term until 31 December 2026
Department: Museums and Collections
Salary: UOM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. pro rata for part-time plus 17% super
Department: Museums and Collections
Salary: UOM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. pro rata for part-time plus 17% super
- Impactful STEAM education role with secondary students / cross-disciplinary museum and gallery environment / access to cutting-edge creative technologies
- Apply now to bring STEAM alive for secondary students and help deliver bold, future-focused learning experiences.
- Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.
Your next career opportunity:
In this role, you will spark curiosity in secondary students through hands-on, technology-rich STEAM experiences.
You will collaborate with educators, artists and industry partners to deliver programs that inspire real-world STEM pathways.
In this role, you will spark curiosity in secondary students through hands-on, technology-rich STEAM experiences.
You will collaborate with educators, artists and industry partners to deliver programs that inspire real-world STEM pathways.
What you will deliver:
- Deliver dynamic STEAM workshops and tours for secondary students on-site, online and in partner schools.
- Contribute to innovative learning programs and resources with colleagues, young people, teachers, industry and community partners.
- Operate and maintain learning spaces and equipment, including digital fabrication tools, robotics, electronics and interactive technologies.
- Contribute to planning, evaluation and reporting for the STEM Centre of Excellence and related learning programs.
- Support implementation of educational, safety and child protection policies while modelling inclusive, collaborative workplace behaviours.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold qualifications in education, science, technology, engineering, arts or related STEAM disciplines.
- Bring experience delivering and adapting STEAM programs for diverse secondary school learners.
- Demonstrate a track record integrating creativity, science and digital technologies to highlight future skills and careers.
- Enjoy working with emerging technologies such as VR, AR, gaming, coding, fabrication or interactive media.
- Value collaboration in small, cross-disciplinary teams and communicate clearly with students, teachers and partners.
- Appreciate museums and cultural institutions as powerful learning environments, ideally with experience facilitating programs in such settings.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team:
You will join Museums and Collections’ Learning Experiences Team, working from Science Gallery Melbourne’s STEM Centre of Excellence. The team designs bold, cross-disciplinary programs that connect students with contemporary research, creative practice and industry innovation. You will be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that centres Indigenous knowledges and community partnerships.
You will join Museums and Collections’ Learning Experiences Team, working from Science Gallery Melbourne’s STEM Centre of Excellence. The team designs bold, cross-disciplinary programs that connect students with contemporary research, creative practice and industry innovation. You will be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that centres Indigenous knowledges and community partnerships.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au
Application essentials:
- Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
- You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
- A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
- Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Want to know more?
- For queries related to this specific position, contact Jesse Chambers at jesse.chambers@unimelb.edu.au
- For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at alessandro.storani@unimelb.edu.au
- For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Applications close: Sunday 17 May 2026 - 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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