SCIENCE CENTRE, Wollongong, Australia
Manager of Visitor Services
Fixed Term Appointment 2 Years

The Science Centre provides hands-on science activities for both schools and
the public.  In 1997 the Centre will be expanding its activities to include
outreach programs and will be building an innovative Astronomy Centre
incorporating a planetarium and public observatory. As part of this
development the Centre is seeking a Visitor Services Manager (VSM) to manage
the Centre's activities on a day to day  basis.  As the Science Centre is open
7 days per week, some weekend work will be required.

The main role of the VSM will be to supervise the staff during public sessions
and school visits. The successful applicant will be an energetic person with
demonstrated supervisory skills in a Science Centre or similar environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential and a
familiarity  with scientific equipment is important.  The VSM  will contribute
to the  innovative atmosphere of the Centre by assisting in the development of
new exhibit ideas. A University degree in Science is essential.

The VSM  will  be required to represent the Centre during absences by the
Director and thus must be able to interact effectively  with external
sponsors, schools, the media and members of the public.

This position will initially be for a 2 year period with the possibility of
extension. For more information contact the Director, Science Centre (042)
215591 during business hours. Reference DD96-313.  Annual Salary $29,919 to
$34,707.

Glen Moore
Director
Science Centre and Planetarium
University of Wollongong
Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
Fax: 61 42 836665  Email: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://www.uow.edu./science_centre/home.html