NextGen S.T.E.A.M Council

Are you a young Western Sydney resident between the ages of 18 and 25, studying Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Mathematics at University? Do you have a keen interest in the creative arts? Consider joining our NextGen S.T.E.A.M Council, an advisory council dedicated to creatively enriching Australia’s first new city in 100 years – Bradfield City.

Purpose

The NextGen S.T.E.A.M. Council are a group of 6-8 young STEM and Arts tertiary students who act as innovation ambassadors, bridging creativity, community engagement and STEM. The Council will help inform PYT’s role as Creative Producer for Bradfield City Centre’s First Building, on innovative ways to include STEM in a series of art activations held in the new city.

The NextGen S.T.E.A.M. Council will do this by:

  • Acting as co-designers of PYT’s activations
  • Championing the activations by acting as Cultural Ambassadors for the First Building
  • Act as Ambassadors on the main activation days
  • Help develop unique and insightful bespoke tour opportunities

Term

Members of the committee would be engaged for 12 months, from July 2025 – July 2026 (a total of 10 meetings with breaks across December/January). The committee will meet up once a month either online, at Bradfield’s First Building or at PYT Fairfield.

Requirements:

Members of the committee must demonstrate:

  • Current enrolment in a STEM or Creative Arts tertiary education course
  • A keen interest in the arts, as well as either manufacturing, science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
  • Be between the ages of 18 – 25 years

Reimbursement

Each member will be given a stipend of $100.00 per meeting with the opportunity to earn more if they are involved as contractors/facilitators in events/programs held at the First Building in Bradfield City Centre.

Roles/Responsibilities

Members of the NextGen S.T.E.A.M. Council will:

  • Attend a monthly, 2-3 hour meeting
  • Attend the Bradfield City Centre activation events
  • Contribute ideas to the PYT Creative Producer team
  • Meet with Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) staff and machinery experts to understand the building and its purpose
  • Members may be trained and asked to run tours for industry visitors (said members will be reimbursed for their time to do this)

PYT will:

  • Produce and lead all programs and events
  • Lead the NextGen S.T.E.A.M. Council meetings
  • Be the conduit between the NextGen S.T.E.A.M. Council and Artists, AMRF,
  • AMRF Connect and PYT Fairfield.
  • Organise payments and superannuation for contractors and Council members

About Bradfield City Centre and its First Building:

  • Spanning 114 hectares, Bradfield is one of Australia’s largest urban development projects and the first major city built in over a century.
  • Bradfield City Centre will deliver new economic opportunities, 10,000 homes, and 20,000 jobs for Western Sydney residents.
  • First Building is the landmark first building completed in Bradfield, housing Stage 1 of the AMRF.
  • It’s set to become an iconic and innovative landmark as the city develops into a 24/7 global hub of culture, creativity and innovation at the doorstep of the Western Sydney International Airport.

Read more here: www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/precinct-development/delivering-bradfield-city-centre

About the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility

The Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) offers world-class manufacturing support in Bradfield City, located in Australia’s manufacturing heartland, Western Sydney. It provides unparalleled access to cutting-edge technology, expertise, training, and networks in world-class manufacturing to help businesses innovate, scale, and stay ahead in a competitive market. The facility provides world-leading manufacturing development support, builds sovereign capability and solidifies Australia’s position as a global key player.

More about the AMRF here https://www.amrf.sydney/ 

About PYT Fairfield

PYT Fairfield envisions a world where anyone from anywhere can dare to make art and place it on stages worldwide.

We exist to offer young and emerging artists from Western Sydney a solid foundation with which to build on their creativity. We share our expertise and create an environment that enables artists to grow and flourish, so that our arts landscape showcases a more reflective Australia.

We champion the rich cultural diversity of Australia and provide young and emerging artists with the opportunity to learn, thrive, and develop their professional artistic credits and expertise. We see Fairfield as a global city and a door to the world. We believe in unlocking this potential.
More on PYT Fairfield here https://pyt.com.au/

If this sounds like you, complete the form below by Friday 4 July 2025 – Please be advised that the deadline has been extended by one week in response to accommodate unforeseen circumstances. The new deadline is Friday 11 July, 5pm

A first-round notification will be now be made by Tuesday 15 July. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.