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Jobs and Volunteering

Questacon is a great place to work and we invite you to apply for any positions that you are suitably qualified for.

If you have some spare time and a love of science, we'd also encourage you to consider joining our team to gain Work Experience, as a Student Explainer or Volunteer Explainer.


Current Vacancies


APS 4 - Fitter and Machinist


Position No: 87329 and 87099 (expected employment Opportunities)

Closes: 12 September 2010

Salary: $53,504 - $56,542

Contact Officer: Alan Forrester 02 6126 2243

Location: Fyshwick ACT

Provide expertise for the development and construction of mechanical interactive systems for Questacon exhibits in Canberra and travelling exhibitions to venues in Australia and overseas. Appropriate trade qualifications, relevant experience and demonstrated abilities in metal fitting and machining would be an advantage.   The position is located in Canberra. For further information and handy hints on how to complete an application addressing the selection criteria, please refer to our web site.

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APS 5 - Indigenous Education Officer


Position No: New Position

Closes: 12 September 2010

Salary: $58,126 - $61,427

Contact Officer: Melissa Morley 02 6126 2283

Design, develop and deliver science and technology education programs as workshop leader, performer and trainer for students, teachers and other community members in a variety of settings. This position offers periods of travel within Australia, sometimes to communities in remote areas. The position may be located in either Sydney or Canberra. For further information and handy hints on how to complete an application addressing the selection criteria, please refer to our web site.

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Eligibility

Jobs listed here are open to all Australian citizens. Applicants who have recently received a voluntary redundancy from an APS agency or from the Australian Parliamentary Service need to be aware of waiting periods that may affect their eligibility to apply. Additional jobs available in the APS may be found at the APS Employment Gazette.

How to Apply

  1. Ensure you meet the required qualifications outlined in the job's Role Statement;
  2. download and read the Advice to Applicants; and,
  3. call or e-mail the contact officer to discuss the particulars of the position, the proposed selection process, the work environment and any other matters.

Once you have done that, prepare your application, including:

  • a document detailing how you meet each selection criterion;
  • a completed Personal Details of Applicant form;
  • a curriculum vitae or résumé outlining your qualifications and employment history;
  • the name, location and daytime contact numbers of at least two referees who can provide comments on your work performance against the selection criteria.

Finally, submit your application, either:

  • by e-mail
    Files may be attached to your application as either Word (.doc), rich text (.rtf) or Portable Document Format (.pdf). Note we cannot process Office Open XML (.docx or .docm) files from Office 2007. Additionally our spam filter occasionally deletes e-mail sent from Hotmail and similar web based e-mail accounts. To ensure your application was received, check your inbox as we will reply within a day or so to confirm receipt of yor application.
  • or by post.
    Human Resources (Loc 920)
    Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre
    PO Box 5322
    KINGSTON ACT 2604

All applicants will be advised of the selection process outcome once it has been completed.

Any enquiries regarding the job you are interested in should be directed to the Contact Officer named in the job ad.

For more general information about applying, contact our Human Resources Team.

E-mail: recruitment@questacon.edu.au
Phone: 02 6270 2886