The Casual Farm Staff position reports to the daily Supervisor, and is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Farm Experience Programs and Events at the Collingwood Children’s Farm (CCF).

Casual staff must be available to work weekdays, weekends and evenings as needed.

Position Objective

The Casual Farm Staff position is charged with implementing an enjoyable Farm experience to ensure the visitor’s expectations are met. Casual Farm staff may specialise in providing garden or animal experiences/education; or may support the interaction with school groups; may work at Farm Events (evenings and weekends) or may be a generalist in all areas of the Farm. The Casual Farm Staff will support CCF’s operations by being available to work shifts as needed and at short notice.

Organisational Overview

The Collingwood Children’s Farm is an iconic not-for-profit urban farm situated on the Birrarung on Wurundjeri Land in Melbourne. Boasting an extensive range of animals and garden spaces, it is open to the public all year-round offering visitors the experience of farm life in the inner city.

The farm operates a range of programs and activities supporting children and people experiencing adversity via their school educational tours, Young Farmers, and disability support programs. It also plays a key role in engaging the community by hosting several popular events that promote agriculture and local produce in Victoria.

The success of the farm relies heavily on word of mouth and the community effort with staff and volunteers working collaboratively to maintain the farm, keep it sustainable and to ensure visitors have a great experience.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated experience in leading tours or providing education to groups.
• Keen interest in specific areas or general areas of urban farming/community engagement.
• Open to new ideas and willing to embrace change in the face of ever changing trends and landscape.
• Good people and customer service skills and excellent engagement when interacting with young people.
• Excellent verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-starter who is willing to be accountable to stated goals.
• Commitment to integrity, mission and service.
• Demonstrated experience in working in public events (e.g. hospitality, festival or music events, tour guide, teaching, workshops).

Other:

• Commitment to the vision, philosophy, aims and objectives of Collingwood Children’s Farm.
• Computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence, Working With Children check, National Crime Check and RSA.
• All Farm staff are required to be fully vaccinated.
• The farm sits on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Land and CCF works in partnership with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

CHILD SAFE ORGANISATION

CCF has a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation. All CCF staff must undergo a Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

The Collingwood Children's Farm respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung of the Kulin Federation as the First Nations people of the Abbotsford Precinct Heritage Farmlands, the lands we respect, care for and farm on behalf of all Victorians. The Farm thanks all Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Leaders past and present, for their guardianship of these lands.