Museum Education Officer (Museum of Human Disease)

• Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: 2-Year Fixed Term
• Remuneration: $100K - $107K base (+ 17% Superannuation and leave loading)
• Visa: Full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract will be required
• Location: Kensington campus, Sydney. 

Why this role matters  

A Museum Education Officer plays a key role within Medicine & Health, UNSW, to develop, support and deliver engaging educational programs for visitors to the Museum of Human Disease, including high school students, public visitors and UNSW community with an emphasis on human pathology, health, and disease prevention. The role reports to the Museum Team Leader and may have ad-hoc supervisory responsibilities.

Some key skills required 

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven ability to deliver education programs, with a focus on outreach and/or science communication programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and resources in line with school science curriculums.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Highly advanced interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with demonstrated capacity to engage a diverse audience.

Full details can be found in the position description.

UNSW Benefits and Culture  

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply 

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below.

Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the main skills and experience listed in the position description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Pre-employment checks will be required prior to offering the preferred candidate and these will include a national police check and a working with children check.

Also note that interviews will take place at the Museum of Human Disease on Thursday 23 January for those who are shortlisted after advertising closes. 

Contact

Merita O’Connell – Talent Acquisition

E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  Wednesday 8 January 2025 before 11.30pm 

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.