• Are you passionate about working in classrooms and 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 experience!

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).

We are seeking a motivated individual to join the Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students (I2S2) program as Coordinator - I2S2.  This is a national program that targets students in years 5 to 9 in mainstream metropolitan and regional schools with the main aim of increasing the achievement, engagement and attendance of Indigenous students in science. 

Working as part of a national team  that delivers the I2S2 element of the Indigenous STEM Project into school, you will work 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 and responsibilities will include: 

• Contributing to the ongoing improvement and delivery of teacher professional development on student-centred, inquiry-based STEM projects in an Indigenous context in schools.
• Working with teachers to facilitate the implementation of student-centred, inquiry-based STEM projects in an Indigenous context in schools.
• Assisting in the development and refinement of customised resources to support the implementation of Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students.
• Working with schools and clusters to develop and implement customised work plans. 

Location:  Negotiable
Salary:  $80K to $91K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:  2 x specified terms of 1 year and 7 months; 1 x specified term of 10 months
Job reference:  52481

To be successful, you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant area, such as education or science 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.
• An understanding of the Australian Curriculum, and issues facing school science education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• 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 description

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

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.

How to apply: Please upload one document only containing both your CV/Resume and cover letter providing enough information relevant to this position to enable the selection panel to determine your suitability.

Applications close: 10:59pm AEST,  Wednesday 20th December, 2017