• Competitive above-award casual rate $49.27 per hour SCHADS Level 3.1
• Minimum 3 hours work, casual
• 2 positions in Ballarat

Role Purpose

The Robots in Residence program is designed to help students to see the importance, relevance, and applicability of STEM, whilst also building their skills, confidence, and interest. Robots in Residence matches a facilitator and a group of up to 4 volunteers to a class of up to 30 primary school students (years 3 to 6)  for 6 weeks, to run a 60-minute lesson each week (minimum paid 3 hours). The sessions use specially curated robotics equipment to support design and coding activities.

The facilitator and volunteers’ roles are to encourage students to consider effectiveness and efficiency in their designs and codes. Working closely with the teachers, the facilitator and volunteers help deliver meaningful, hands-on and inquiry-based learning experiences that go beyond the classroom. Programs are delivered in a way that provide on-the-spot familiarity and training for the teachers so they can continue to use the equipment in future classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate the delivery of the Robots in Residence programs
• Train and support the volunteers on how to support program delivery
• Support the content adjustments, monitoring and evaluation of the program

About you

• Suit a student studying teaching
• Experience working in an educational setting or experience working with children either coaching, tutoring, Pre-Service teaching or teacher aide
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with a diverse range of organisations and stakeholders, including diverse populations and those experiencing disadvantage
• Successful track record of project management in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while remaining accountable for own performance as part of a team
• Flexibility to travel to school sites as required
• Current driver’s license

Benefits

• Location West Melbourne including Ardeer and Sunshine
• Location Ballarat
• Other Locations in Melbourne
• Starting Middle term 2
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year plus Entertainment $2650 per year
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• Eligible for participation in the portable long service leave program

About Us

Our 2023-2027 strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. We aspire for all women, girls, and families to be safe, well, strong, and connected. We strive for equity, dignity and social justice for women, girls and families by collaborating globally and acting locally, supporting our communities in Australia and New Zealand to thrive.

We want women, girls and families to live full and dignified lives, have dignified income and enjoy financial wellbeing.  We aim to provide place-based, people-centred, holistic services while working at the system level to achieve bold and audacious reform. We currently offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and domestic violence support services, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and strong advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand (GSANZ) respects the dignity of all people, draws strength from, and celebrates the diversity of our community. At GSANZ, we strive for an inclusive culture where all identities feel safe and that they belong. We welcome and actively seek applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender expressions and identities, people with disability, and culturally and racially marginalised people. Each person’s individual decision regarding disclosure will be fully respected.

How to apply

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Please upload your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the requirements of the role. Applications are considered as they are received.

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