Communication & Information – CSOF5 Role summary for potential applicants Advertised Job Title: Senior Coordinator - Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students Reference Number: 52625 Classification: CSOF5 Salary Range: AU $95K to AU $103K plus up to 15.4% superannuation Location: Brisbane (Dutton Park), QLD preferred; other locations negotiable Tenure: Specified Term of 1 years and 7 months Relocation assistance: Will be provided to the successful candidate if required. Applications are open to: Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only Functional Area: Communication and Information % Client Focus - Internal: 70% % Client Focus - External: 30% Manager, Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students, Indigenous STEM Reports to the: Education, CSIRO Education and Outreach Number of Direct Reports: 7 Role Overview: With the support of the BHP Billiton Foundation the Indigenous STEM Education Project aims to increase the participation and achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Indigenous STEM Education Project is part of CSIRO’s Education and Outreach (CEdO) suite of programs. There are six elements to the project, which cater to the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as they progress through primary, secondary and tertiary education, and into employment. The program is a national program that is currently Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students (I2S2) being implemented across Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia. The program targets students in years 5 to 9 in mainstream metropolitan and regional schools with the main aim of increasing the achievement, engagement and attendance of Indigenous students in science. More information can be found at: . In conjunction with the Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students (I2S2) Manager, the primary responsibility of the Senior Coordinator – I2S2 will be the development and delivery of the I2S2 element of the Indigenous Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Project. The role will be responsible for developing, and coordinating the delivery of, teacher professional development in student-centred inquiry-based STEM projects in an Indigenous context in schools. The role will work actively with teachers, schools and communities, as well as managing project officers who will implement I2S2, nurturing and encouraging students’ interest in STEM.
Communication & Information – CSOF5 Role summary for potential applicants Advertised Job Title: Senior Coordinator - Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students Reference Number: 52625 Classification: CSOF5 Salary Range: AU $95K to AU $103K plus up to 15.4% superannuation Location: Brisbane (Dutton Park), QLD preferred; other locations negotiable Tenure: Specified Term of 1 years and 7 months Relocation assistance: Will be provided to the successful candidate if required. Applications are open to: Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only Functional Area: Communication and Information % Client Focus - Internal: 70% % Client Focus - External: 30% Reports to the: Manager, Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students, Indigenous STEM Education, CSIRO Education and Outreach Number of Direct Reports: 7 Role Overview: With the support of the BHP Billiton Foundation the Indigenous STEM Education Project aims to increase the participation and achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Indigenous STEM Education Project is part of CSIRO’s Education and Outreach (CEdO) suite of programs. There are six elements to the project, which cater to the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as they progress through primary, secondary and tertiary education, and into employment. The Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students (I2S2) program is a national program that is currently being implemented across Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia. The program targets students in years 5 to 9 in mainstream metropolitan and regional schools with the main aim of increasing the achievement, engagement and attendance of Indigenous students in science. More information can be found at: . In conjunction with the Inquiry for Indigenous Science Students (I2S2) Manager, the primary responsibility of the Senior Coordinator – I2S2 will be the development and delivery of the I2S2 element of the Indigenous Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Project. The role will be responsible for developing, and coordinating the delivery of, teacher professional development in student-centred inquiry-based STEM projects in an Indigenous context in schools. The role will work actively with teachers, schools and communities, as well as managing project officers who will implement I2S2, nurturing and encouraging students’ interest in STEM.