Visitor Experience Host (Burra Learning Place)
Visitor Experience Host (Burra Learning Place)Salary Classification: Clerk 1/2 ($66,298 – $72,077) with a total remuneration package up to $80,258 per annumEmployment Status: Temporary, 3 days a week (for a period of 12 months)About the Australian MuseumThe Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment & Trade, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.The AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.The AM vision is: To be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.About Burra Learning PlaceBurra Learning Place is the new interactive space for the AM younger audiences and offers a ‘many-ways’ experience where First Nations and western knowledges are brought together in layers of learning that promote living well with Country and each other. Burra Learning Place will feature two multi-purpose teaching spaces and several versatile programming areas, an immersive theatre, custom-made touchable First Nations tools, sensory walls and dioramas showcasing the work of the Australian Museum Research Institute, and a range of multi-modal, accessible interactives. School groups, children and adults will have opportunities to engage with different ways of knowing within each topic, providing a rich, multi- dimensional learning experience.About the RoleVEH (Burra Learning Place) are responsible for developing and delivering engagement and learning experiences within Burra (which features under 5s areas learning spaces) and other early years programs.About youYou will be an enthusiastic under 5 years educator possessing the relevant tertiary qualifications. You will have a keen understanding of the development stages of early years and be able to spark and sustain age-appropriate conversations and engagements with children and their carers to foster learning, extend thinking and recognise spontaneous teachable moments.Essential RequirementsRelevant tertiary qualificationsA valid NSW Working with Children ClearanceKnowledge & ExperienceDemonstrated experience in working with under five years old’s in a formal learning environment.Knowledge of the science, arts and cultural sectors and their operationsThe successful applicant will be subject to a national criminal records check.Applicants must submit:A one to two page covering letter which addresses the role description’s essential requirements and your relevant experienceResumeA copy of your valid NSW Working with Children Clearance (as a PDF).As part of the online application process, you will be prompted to answer two targeted questions.Please give an example of programs that you have developed for an early year’s audience. How did you apply your knowledge of ‘early years’ learning in developing this program and what did you learn from this experience? (max 500 words)Please provide three examples of what you think makes a team function successfully. (max 500 words)Enquiries: Charlie Kingsford, (Acting) Manager Education; email Charlie.kingsford@australia.museumIt is a condition of employment at the Australian Museum that all employees, or prospective employees, be double vaccinated for COVID 19 or hold a valid medical exemption.The Australian Museum welcomes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability. Please indicate if you have any accessibility requirements in your application or speak with the contact person should you be called for an interview. We provide reasonable adjustment for people with a disability during the recruitment process and on employment.
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