Unversity Program Coordinator and Lecturer

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University Program Coordinator and Lecturer

• Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to 48 months.
• Taronga Clerk Grade 7/8
• Located at Taronga Zoo, Mosman

Looking to secure a shared future for wildlife and people?

In 2018, the Taronga Institute of Science and Learning will open at Taronga Zoo in Mosman. The Taronga Institute is a purpose-built, state of the art facility that will house the largest conservation science team of any zoo in the southern hemisphere.  The Taronga Institute will also offer education programs for students from kindergarten to PhD level.

Taronga is looking for an experienced, driven and motivated University Program Coordinator and Lecturer to develop and deliver tertiary courses in conservation biology, ecology, biology and related disciplines.

About us…

Taronga Zoo officially opened in October 1916, with Taronga Western Plains Zoo officially opening in February 1977!  We believe in a shared future for wildlife and people and work in partnership with wildlife conservation organisations and communities around the world to protect species and habitats. Taronga. For the Wild!

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:

• Complimentary family and friends passes
• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the site
• Reduced rates for other services including animal encounters 
• To discover more about the benefits of working at Taronga, please visit our website here.

We value diversity…

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise the diversity of our workforce and community be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

Taronga provide specific workplace programs to support diversity and equal employment opportunities for women, people with a disability and people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About the role…

The primary purpose of this role is to work collaboratively with Taronga and university stakeholders to ensure the successful development and delivery of tertiary courses in conservation biology, ecology, biology and related disciplines. This role will have primary responsibility for the delivery of components of the Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation) course that are undertaken at Taronga Zoo and will work closely with faculty staff at the University of Sydney.

Key accountabilities…

• Curriculum delivery in consultation with Taronga and university stakeholders to design high value experiences that delivers quality learning outcomes for students.
• Primary responsibility for developing Taronga unit content and materials for delivery to tertiary students. 
• Teach into a range of units at the Bachelor and Masters level.
• Teaching administration to ensure the successful delivery of courses including the coordination of facilities requirements at Taronga. 
• Supervise honours students.
• Comply with Taronga’s Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.
• Assist with WHS requirements including reporting of hazards / incidents, participating in site inspections and risk assessments in line with Taronga policies and procedures.
• Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.

About you…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Hold a PhD degree in conservation biology, zoology, ecology, biology or relevant environmental science related discipline.
• Have strong demonstrated track record of excellence in education including course development delivery and assessment of undergraduate coursework (recent or current).
• Have demonstrated practical experience in conservation biology, conservation management or a closely related discipline.
• Have a track record of successful translation of research in conservation biology, conservation management or a closely related discipline into peer reviewed research journals.
• Have strong communication and student engagement skills.  
• Obtain and maintain a current NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.

The successful candidate will be appointed as an Affiliate of the University of Sydney (note: the process of appointment as an Affiliate will commence after the applicant has been nominated by Taronga as its preferred candidate for the position of University Course Coordinator and Lecturer). The successful candidate will also be expected to comply with the University of Sydney’s Code of Conduct, by-laws, rules and policies relevant to the teaching of the course at Taronga. 

About applying…

We value your safety and the privacy of your information. Please only apply for this position via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/. This is the only legitimate website to apply via, and the only website whereby applications will be accepted.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page.  You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application. 

1. Provide an example of undergraduate coursework you have developed and delivered.  What strategies did you employ to engage students?
2. Describe a time when you worked with multiple stakeholders to deliver a project.  How did you plan and organise your time?  How did you communicate to those involved?

Applications must be completed via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/ using the reference number 000069B9 or searching the word Taronga. For more information in relation to the vacant position please contact Nikki Boecker on 9978 4277 or [email protected]

To review a copy of the role description, please visit the careers page of the Taronga website http://www.taronga.org.au 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties in applying, please contact “I work for NSW” support team on 1800 562 679 or [email protected]

Applications close:   Midnight, 07 August 2018