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Want to be part of a dynamic team, inspiring lifelong curiosity in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)? Join us at Scitech!

It’s our people that make us great. And our purpose unites us. Scitech jobs are where passion, energy, creativity and commitment combine to help others develop the skills they’ll need in a bright STEM-enabled future.

If you’re ready for a career where you’ll be challenged and inspired, and work with creative, dedicated people every day, then check out our employment opportunities.

Working at Scitech

At Scitech, we employ around 150 staff from backgrounds as diverse as the roles they fill. Permanent, casual, full- or part-time, when you work with us, you join a team of passionate individuals working towards a common goal. And we find our purpose to “inspire engagement by all Western Australians in science, technology, engineering and mathematics” provides plenty of fuel for enthusiasm.

Becoming part of the Scitech team also comes with a range of benefits. All staff receive free Scitech membership, including unlimited entry for you and specific family members, and free entry to partner science centres in Australia and worldwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program. You’ll also get invitations to exclusive previews and events, 10 free passes to Scitech to give away to family and friends each year, a 20% discount at The Discovery Shop, access to salary packaging benefits, wellbeing initiatives, an active social club, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Our Values

These are the behaviours we value, encourage, uphold and promote across Scitech. We recognise and reward those that exemplify them. We lead by example and encourage others to uphold the values of our organisation.

Passion
We are passionate about Scitech and our purpose. This passion is the energy that inspires our excellence.
Respect
We are honest, respectful and look out for each other’s well-being. We foster a supportive community by being open-minded and welcoming of people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Innovation
We encourage innovation and creativity. We learn and grow by working together.
Fun
We share the fun we have at work by including each other and the community, engaging our own curiosity and encouraging it in others.
Sustainability
We minimise our environmental footprint, responsibly using our resources and energy.

Employee Benefits

Some of the perks of working at Scitech include:

Birthday leave
Wellness days
Purchased leave policy
Gifted leave across Christmas and New Year Period
Discounts on specified goods, services and activities
Professional development opportunities
Scitech membership and discovery shop discount; and
Central location with close proximity to public transport routes

Available Jobs

Do you have a passion for all things STEM? Are you looking for an opportunity to refine your craft and turn your interesting hobby into a career? Or perhaps you have a desire to assist our collaborative teams in areas such as bookings, marketing, finance or people and culture?

To register your interest in a future career at Scitech, please email your CV and covering letter to our People and Culture team.

We are currently seeking a highly passionate and enthusiastic Science Communicator who will help achieve Scitech’s purpose by inspiring audiences through the delivery of exciting, engaging and relevant science experiences.

In this role you will:

Deliver quality STEM programs to the general public, groups, teachers and students such as science shows, puppet presentations and STEM workshops.
Deliver exceptional customer service to all customers and stakeholders making a positive impression on teachers, students and others by being approachable and building rapport with a positive attitude.
Carry out daily operational procedures to ensure efficient running of programs, including cleaning and maintenance as required.
Complete day-to-day program administration tasks including confirmation calls, job sheets and invoice creation requests.
Liaise with educators and external customers to ensure audience targeted deliver of programs.

This role is also expected to be rostered and worked across seven days as well as travel across WA over weekends and for periods up to three weeks in duration. Please note the Science Communicator is required to work a minimum of three tours per year. Tours typically run for up to a three-week continuous period in a regional or remote location.

Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking an individual on a full-time basis, who can deliver programs that meet the expectations of the audience and have the ability to build positive working relationships with customers, teachers, students and their colleagues.

Other skills and experience required includes:

Demonstrated public presentation skills and experience presenting to a range of audiences.
Engage in informal science conversations with the general public.
Experience working with children, ideally in a teaching or coaching role.
Demonstrated communication skills including effective written, verbal, negotiation and presentation skills.
Working with children check or ability to obtain one
National Police Check or ability to obtain one.
Science or Education related tertiary qualification (desirable).

To Apply 

Apply via Seek by uploading a copy of your current CV and covering letter.

Please direct any queries to the Scitech People and Culture team via email.

Please note shortlisting for this role will start immediately. 

We are currently seeking a highly passionate and enthusiastic Casual Science Communicator who will help achieve Scitech’s purpose by inspiring audiences through the delivery of exciting, engaging and relevant science experiences.

In this role you will:

Deliver quality STEM programs to the general public, groups, teachers and students such as science shows, puppet presentations, STEM workshops.
Deliver exceptional customer service to all customers and stakeholders making a positive impression on teachers, students and others by being approachable and building rapport with a positive attitude.
Carry out daily operational procedures to ensure efficient running of programs, including cleaning and maintenance as required.
Liaise with educators and external customers to ensure audience targeted delivery of programs.
Adapt delivery of shows and programs to suit the needs of the audience.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an individual who can deliver programs on a casual basis that meet the expectations of the audience and have the ability to build positive working relationships with customers, teachers, students and their colleagues.

Other skills and experience required includes:

Demonstrated public presentation skills and experience presenting to a range of audiences.
Experience working with children, ideally in a teaching or coaching role.
Demonstrated highly developed communication skills including proven effective written, verbal, negotiation and presentation skills with internal stakeholders across the organisation and with the full range of external stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build positive working relationships with customers and staff at all levels on a range of topics.
Working with children check or ability to obtain one
Science or Education related tertiary qualification (desirable)

To Apply 

Apply via Seek by uploading a copy of your current CV and covering letter.

Please direct any queries to the Scitech People and Culture team via email.

Please note shortlisting for this role will start immediately. 

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