• We are looking for a motivated Education and Programs Coordinator who is keen to build their experience in the museum sector and build the STEAM engagement program for the NCM.
  • This role will join the museum at an exciting time of development where they will play a crucial role in building audiences for the NCM, working in collaboration with the museum’s major learning partner, Swinburne University of Technology.
  • This role will also be responsible for curating and coordinating the opening school holiday programs that will launch the museum in the first six months, laying the foundations for our audience engagement.
The National Communication Museum (NCM) is a brand-new museum in Hawthorn, based in a refurbished exchange building opening in September 2024.

This brand-new not-for-profit museum sits in an emerging cultural and STEAM precinct alongside neighbouring Swinburne University of Technology and Hawthorn Arts Centre. The museum hosts an array of material artefacts and technologies, developed and designed in response to one of the fundamental drivers of our humanity: the need to communicate and connect. Designed by award winning architects Carr design, the NCM is a contemporary museum that explores the technologies that empower us to shape our future.
This is a rare opportunity to be involved in the creation of a new museum from the ground up and provides the opportunity for the right person to make their mark and create something new. We are looking for someone who is engaged with and passionate about emerging technologies and is comfortable working with key players from technology industries to develop new educational models and programs that can engage young audiences and build engagement opportunities for life-long learners.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative and can think on their feet, is resourceful and is not afraid to get their hands dirty. They should have a genuine interest in engaging audiences and exploring the potential of new education models that can address the gaps in curriculum due to the rapid pace of technological change. They should understand how to successfully target different audiences and age groups. You'll enjoy working in our fast-paced environment where you can take ownership and work autonomously with flexible working conditions.
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11/06/2024

Emily Siddons

[email protected]

Part Time
Hawthorn
VIC
$80,000
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