• Are you passionate about encouraging students' interest in STEM?
• Utilise your experience working with, reviewing and developing education programs in an Indigenous context
• Work as part of a national team and make a difference in students' educational expereince!

The Position

With the support of the BHP Billiton Foundation, the Indigenous STEM Education Project aims to increase the participation and achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a national team to deliver the Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students (l2S2) element of the Indigenous STEM Project into schools. 

As the Online Learning Coordinator you will play a significant role working with teachers and Indigenous students in implementing student-centred inquiry-based STEM projects in schools and in nurturing and encouraging students’ interest in STEM.

CSIRO is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the work place and to increasing the employment of Indigenous peoples in our organisation. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this role.

Your duties will include:

• Assisting in the adaptation of an online learning environment to further support and enhance teacher professional development.
• Maintaining and updating content in the I2S2 program’s current online learning environment.
• The delivery of new online content via the online learning environment and a new learning management system.
• Working with teachers to facilitate the implementation of student-centred, inquiry-based STEM projects in an Indigenous context in schools and online.

Location: Negotiable
Salary: AU $80K to $91K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Specified Term of 1 year and 7 months
Job reference: 52482

To be successful you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant area, such as education, science or information technology and/or relevant work experience. 
• The ability to travel interstate and locally, as required.
• A current driver's licence, as well as a valid Working with Children Check, or state based equivalent.
• Experience working with or developing education programs or resources in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander context, including experience delivering professional development to teachers.
• Experience working with online learning management systems and developing e-learning content.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies, cultures and the issues affecting these cultures in Australian society.

Before you apply, please view the full position details and selection criteria here: Position Details

About Us

We imagine. We collaborate. We innovate. At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.  Find out more Balance

How to Apply: Please upload one document only containing your CV/Resume and cover letter ensuring you provide enough information relevant to this position to enable the selection panel to determine your suitability. If your application proceeds to the next stage you may be asked to provide additional information.

Applications Close:  11:59pm AEDT, Thursday 21st December, 2017