• Fixed-term Permanent Part-time - 24.5 hours per week
• Melbourne – Brunswick East

ABOUT CERES SCHOOL OF NATURE AND CLIMATE

We are living in unprecedented times, facing complex challenges that our education system is not fully preparing us for. We believe communities have the power to adapt and prepare for change, no matter what the future holds. Therefore, we facilitate transformative learning experiences that respond directly to the climate and ecological crises, equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead meaningful change. As a result, people experience an increased sense of agency, feeling empowered and inspired to take action for a more resilient community and sustainable future.

Where you come in

Are you an experienced educator with a passion for sustainability and inspiring positive change? CERES School of Nature and Climate invites you to join our team as a ResourceSmart Schools Facilitator for Melbourne’s Southern Metropolitan Region. As part of a dedicated environmental education social enterprise, you will work closely with schools to deliver transformative, hands-on learning experiences, guiding them toward achieving ResourceSmart certification across the Biodiversity, Energy, Waste, Water, and Core modules.

CERES offers a supportive, flexible work environment that prioritises professional growth and work-life balance. Benefits include flexible work arrangements, time-in-lieu, ongoing professional development, and discounts at CERES’ Merri Café and Grocery.

This role is initially contracted until June 30, 2025, with the strong potential for ongoing employment if government funding for the role continues as it has for many years. Join us in making a difference in sustainability education!

Does this sound like you?

This role requires:

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in education, sustainability, or environmental studies.
• Experience in teaching or training and knowledge of the Victorian school system.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Working with Children Check, driver’s license, and access to a car.

Desirable:

• ResourceSmart facilitation experience, school-based experience, and curriculum development knowledge.

Please see the full Position Description attached.

Working at CERES is more than just a job

It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place and working with others who feel the same.

In addition to a connection to social causes you will have access to:

• Agile working environment including working from home
• Generous Award/Non – Award entitlements including paid breaks
• Access to all CERES’ unique environments including the park with strong links to the environment and community
• Generous staff discounts across many CERES enterprises and products including educational programs and café purchases at Merri Café.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter addressing the Person Specifications and a resume as one document.

If you have any questions about the roles please contact [email protected] using the subject line: ResourceSmart School Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

At CERES we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society – in ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability, culture, and beliefs – and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making CERES a great place to work. We actively encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with a disability and others to apply.

CERES Child Safe standards;

• In line with the Child Wellbeing and Safety Amendment (Child Safety Standards) Act 2015, CERES is committed to upholding the Victorian Child Safe Standards, to the best of its abilities and resources.
• CERES Upholds itself as an organisation committed to the right to survival, protection, development, participation, and empowerment of all children and young people.
• Is committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, young people, and children and young people from culturally diverse and/or linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and to providing a safe environment for children and young people with a disability.