Locations: Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
Time Type: Part time
Posted On: Posted Today
Time Left to Apply: End Date: October 7, 2024 (12 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: R000016803
Campus Life is currently seeking Casual Educators to join the Macquarie University Junior Science Academy (JSA) team.
Reporting to the JSA Coordinators, you will draw on your experience working with children to deliver STEAM-based lesson plans to school children in our hands-on, interactive programs. You will be involved in delivering our holiday primary school programs (run during the school holidays for primary students, on site at Macquarie University), and based on availability and experience, you may also be involved in our high school and primary School programs (delivered on-site and in schools around Sydney to deliver programs as incursions).
Educators are responsible for effectively supervising children and managing student behaviour to maintain a clean and safe environment. Essential to the role is the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families and other stakeholders. Educators will also provide administrative assistance to the JSA Coordinator as required. At Campus Life, you will benefit from being part of a dynamic and committed team. You will also positively impact the lives of students, staff and the wider community and effect change across a broad range of programs, initiatives and ways of working.
You have a customer-centric mindset combined with the ability to work independently. You are a critical thinker and creative problem solver who can adapt to changing environments and variable student and family needs.
You demonstrate initiative and are driven to achieve excellence in the workplace. You also share our organisational values of Courage, Agility, Rigour, Empowerment and Support (CARES) and commit to these being visible in your actions and words.
In addition, the following criteria are highly desirable:
U@MQ Ltd is a controlled entity of Macquarie University known as Campus Life.
We are a vibrant, driven, and collaborative organisation that plays a pivotal role in both the student and staff experience with a remit to “bring life to our campus” and contribute positively to our local communities. We have a vision to be custodians of creating a sense of belonging at Macquarie University.
We believe in a diverse, robust, and supportive work environment. We know our capacity to drive progressive change and offer excellent programs and services is increased when our team has a diversity of backgrounds and experience. We are committed to our people; we embrace diversity and welcome our people just as they are. At Campus Life you will benefit from being part of a dynamic and committed team.
If being part of an inclusive, vibrant, team orientated organisation is something you are passionate about we encourage you to apply.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter as part of the online application process. Please detail in your cover letter how you meet the Key Responsibilities and Skills & Experience listed above.
Please note that this position requires a valid paid Working with Children Check Clearance and current Anaphylaxis Management Training Certificate. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.
If you need any support or reasonable adjustments through this recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide the support you need.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close: 06/10/2024 11:59 PM
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