ABOUT US

Gould League is an independent not-for-profit environmental charity who have pioneered and influenced environmental education in Australia since 1909. We run incursion and excursion programs for schools (K-12) all linked to the Victorian curriculum. We also deliver community programs and PD for Teachers as well as producing educational resources such as books and posters.

Gould League was initially devoted to bird protection and education, however we moved into broader environmental issues in the 1960s and 70s. Our programs now address water, waste, energy use, biodiversity, earth science, biology, climate change, circular economy and more. We currently deliver over 30 different educational programs for people of all ages to learn in, about and for the environment.

Our excursion programs are delivered at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, Toolangi State Forest, Beaconsfield Flora and Fauna Reserve and our Sustainability Education Centre in Cheltenham, with incursion programs delivered to schools across Greater Melbourne.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Educators are the life blood of the organisation, responsible for the delivery of high quality, hands on engaging education programs linked to the Victorian Curriculum. Having flexible, knowledgeable and dynamic staff in this role is critical to ensure high satisfaction from visiting teachers and strong levels of engagement from students.

We aim to recruit 3 new casual Educators to work across our one or more of or 4 sites. There is strong preference for candidates who can teach across multiple locations.

Position Reports to: General Manager although most day to day liaison is with our Bookings Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualification in Science / Environment / Sustainability / Conservation / Geography / Teaching (VIT) or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of multifaceted educational programs to support teachers achieve a broad range of curriculum outcomes.
• Highly effective and confident communicators who utilise a variety of strategies to engage students and address visiting teacher needs
• Knowledgeable about complex environment issues and innovate solutions to achieve sustainable development, emissions and waste reduction
• Respectful and attentive team players
• Quick learners who demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when plans change
• Excellent time managers who can prioritise and meet deadlines
• Proficient at building effective relationships with a diverse range of people
• Self-motivated, autonomous and active learners who are committed to ongoing personal development
• Competent in basic use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the use of internet, emails and online calendars
• Happy to perform a variety of preparational tasks and cleaning/maintenance of educational materials
• Aware of safe work practices and able to actively seek to minimise risks
• Must have Working with Children Card and First Aid Certificate. Preference is for a qualification in HLTAID012 – Providing First Aid in an education and care setting.

APPOINTMENT TO START TRAINING FEB 2025 SUBJECT TO:

• Passing Working with Children Check
• Being suitably qualified in first aid
• Interview including a short presentation to Grade 2 level on a subject of your choice

On the job training provided supported by workbooks, training manuals and shadowing of programs with ongoing PD.
Teaching pay rate: $37.29ph + super. Rate to undertake training $29.82ph + super.

SOUND INTERESTING?

We’d love to hear from you. Please click the 'Apply Now' button and follow the instructions.

For more information phone (03) 9585 7860 or contact [email protected] using the subject line: Environmental Educator - Multiple Locations enquiry via EthicalJobs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A position description is attached.