Vacancy Number: # 339
Position Title: STEAM Communication Officer
Employment Type: Fixed-Term
Contract Period: 12 months
FTE / Hours: Full-Time – 1.0 (38.0 hrs per week)
Department: Banyule Nillumbik Tech School
Location: Greensborough
Award / Agreement: Melbourne Polytechnic Academic and Professional Staff Agreement 2025 (PACCT)
Classification Level: PACCT Level 5.1
Salary: $78,792 per annum, plus superannuation
Applications Close: Thursday, 25 June 2026
Design and deliver innovative STEM learning experiences and communications that inspire young people and promote engagement with science, technology and innovation.
Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands-on, future-focused education for more than 110 years. Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.
In this role, you’ll enjoy:
- Meaningful work that supports education, training, innovation and student success
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Flexible work arrangements, where applicable
- Exposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiatives
- A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality
Reporting to the Head of Programs, Banyule Nillumbik or Whittlesea Tech School, this position suits someone who is creative, collaborative and passionate about STEM education, design and innovation.
As a STEM Communication Officer, you will play a key role in developing and facilitating student-centred STEM learning experiences using design-based learning approaches for secondary school students and teachers. Working collaboratively within the Tech School team, you will contribute to innovative programs, events and public engagement activities that promote STEM and inspire the next generation of innovators.
The role combines education, communication and creative technology to support program delivery across online channels, exhibitions, interactive learning environments and community events.
This is a 12 months fixed-term opportunity.
What You'll Do
- Facilitate STEM programs, workshops and events for students, teachers and community stakeholders
- Develop engaging student-centred learning experiences using digital, visual, audio and interactive media
- Prototype and create STEM education content, concepts and resources for learning delivery
- Support inquiry-based projects with secondary students and teachers
- Promote STEM and innovation initiatives across Melbourne Polytechnic and Tech School partnerships
- Participate in planning and delivery of Tech School events, exhibitions and activities
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support high-quality STEM engagement programs
- Provide guidance on presentation and exhibition of resources and artefacts within physical and digital learning spaces
- Support STEM communications activities and online engagement initiatives
- Undertake administrative and operational support activities as required
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Design, STEM education, Science, Technology or related fields
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical, social and environmental concepts to diverse audiences
- Experience developing and delivering engaging learning activities, content, materials or exhibits
- Strong digital, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a busy team environment and manage competing priorities
- Experience using new technologies, materials and creative approaches to deliver innovative learning experiences
- Commitment to Occupational Health & Safety, Anti-Discrimination, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement principles
- Experience working with secondary schools, educators or young people
- Experience delivering public engagement activities, exhibitions or STEM events
- Knowledge of contemporary STEM education practices, innovation or design-thinking approaches
Qualifications & Mandatory Checks
Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, applicants must hold relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience aligned to the requirements of the role, as outlined in the Position Description.
Mandatory Checks
You must hold, or be eligible to obtain:
- A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
- A National Police Check
- Any other role-specific employment, regulatory or safety checks required for the position
How To Apply
through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. You will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents online.
Please ensure you:
- Complete all pre-screening questions
- Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role
- Maximum file size: 2MB per document
- Preferred format: PDF (Word .doc or .docx accepted)
- Avoid special characters in file names (e.g. ! @ # % *)
Our selection process may include:
- An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)
- Reference checks
- Employment and qualification verification
We aim to provide a respectful and timely recruitment experience for all applicants.
For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected]
Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people of all gender identities.
Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.
