Job description

• Responsible for the Towards zero waste student program
• Work in a beautiful and unique location with a supportive team for Victoria’s leading environmental education organisation.
• Flexible working conditions with the ability to work some hours from home
• Interviews will be scheduled in mid-January 2022 and work to commence as soon as possible.

ABOUT CERES

CERES is an award-winning environmental education centre, urban farm and social enterprise hub located on Wurundjeri land in Brunswick East. Once a landfill site and wasteland, today CERES’ Brunswick East site is a thriving, vibrant community. With over 450,000 visitors a year, CERES is the most visited environmental centre in Australia.

ABOUT School of Nature and Climate

The CERES School of Nature and Climate is a response to the climate and ecological crisis. It consists of three delivery areas: Student Programs, Teacher Programs and Adult Learning. Our education offerings are designed to develop skills, leadership and resilience. We strive to equip people to think differently, act for the planet and be resilient and responsive citizens.

This position is an integral part of the Student Programs Team and ​plays an essential role in the CERES School of Nature and Climate, providing interactive learning experiences for school-aged children in our park, at schools and if required also online.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an innovative educator with experience in hands-on and curriculum aligned learning design and delivery and a passion for inspiring change in young people.

Our Towards zero waste program is our most popular one and is growing rapidly!

We need someone to ensure the program runs smoothly and to deliver our programs in a way that empowers, connects and inspires young people.

If you have strong interpersonal skills, love spending time outdoors and provide opportunities for students to connect with the natural world then this position is for you.

If you thrive on collaborating with others and love working outside surrounded by like-minded passionate people - then apply now!

WHAT WE OFFER

• A unique location with strong links to solution-based environmental education and community
• An excellent team of passionate and experienced individuals to work with
• Staff discounts across our many enterprises

APPLY NOW

To be considered for this position, please respond to the Key Selection Criteria and provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter as one document.

A full Position Description is attached below.

Applications must be submitted via our website by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

In accordance with government requirements, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an approved COVID-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption.

A position description is attached.