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- Demonstrated appreciation of, or affinity with, STEM education programs and activities and a commitment to delivering quality service to event participants.
- Demonstrated event management experience to broad public audiences, including science outreach.
- Demonstrated experience reporting participation in engagement programs.
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Plants for Space - Parkville, Australia - University of Melbourne
Description
About the Role
As the Plants for Space Education, Outreach, and Engagement Officer at the University of Melbourne's School of BioSciences, you'll be at the forefront of an exciting initiative poised to revolutionise space exploration and sustainable living on Earth.Working within the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S), you'll collaborate with top-tier researchers, industry partners, and educational institutions, including NASA, to inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators.
By spearheading engaging educational programs and public events, you'll not only showcase groundbreaking research but also foster a deep appreciation for multidisciplinary STEM approaches.
This role isn't just about communication; it's about shaping the future of space habitation and positioning Australia as a global leader in cutting-edge plant-based research. Join us in this thrilling journey toward unlocking the potential of plants for the benefit of humanity, both in space and on our home planet.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For
You will possess strong communication skills, adept at reaching diverse audiences, alongside proven event management expertise, particularly in science outreach. Additionally, you should demonstrate experience in reporting engagement program participation effectively.
You will also have:
Highly desirable: previous experience in primary or secondary schools, coordinating mentoring or professional development programs, involvement in initiatives promoting career pathways in Space, Agriculture, or Food industries, and expertise in developing STEM-based learning resources, covering areas like robotics, coding, 3D printing, AR/VR, and digital tools.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – "School of BioSciences, The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space"
This position presents an opportunity to join The University of Melbourne's School of BioSciences. BioSciences houses 60 continuing academic staff, and more than 150 academic staff overall (including postdocs, and other research contingent staff) all working on the world's top biological challenges – from climate change, biosecurity and pollution to reproductive health and food production. Collectively members of our School lead more than 240 research projects in the general areas of ecology, evolution, zoology, marine biology, genetics, plant science, genomics, biosecurity, biological pollution, reproductive biology and data science.
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space is a > $90 million initiative led by the University of Adelaide and with more than 35 partners across Australia and around the world, including NASA. The Centre involves five Australian Universities: University of Adelaide, Flinders University, University of Western Australia, La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne. P4S aims to create on-demand, zero-waste, high-efficiency plants and plant products for food and beverages to address grand challenges in sustainability for Space and on Earth. The multi-disciplinary team in plant, food, and sensory science; process and systems engineering; law and policy; and psychology will deliver transformative solutions for Space habitation – and create enhanced plant-derived food and bioresources to capitalise upon emergent and rapidly expanding domestic and global markets. Anticipated outcomes include industry uptake of innovative plant forms, foods, technologies, and commodities; and an ambitious education and international co-ordination agenda to position Australia as a global leader in plant-based research supporting Space habitation.
What We Offer You In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page
About the University of Melbourne
We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. 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 and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
