• Casual position - Werribee Open Range Zoo
• Monday-Friday during school term 8.30am-3.00pm
• Deliver education programs for students ranging from Kindergarten - VCE in a dynamic outdoor zoo environment
• $47.11 per hour

About the organisation

Zoos Victoria operates three landmark zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from the extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.

About the role

The Education Officer plays a key role in the development and delivery of outstanding Education for Conservation learning experiences that meet the needs of learners, educational institutions and partner organisations: Department of Education and Training (DET) and Catholic Education Commission Victoria, (CECV).

The incumbent will ensure that all learning experiences are underpinned by best practice learning theory, meet the needs of learners and are aligned with Zoos Victoria's moral purpose to fight extinction and create a future rich in wildlife.

Candidates require a teaching qualification for school based education, a Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration (VIT) or working towards VIT registration and a Working with Children Check. Candidates should be able to demonstrate skill in delivering innovative education programs with a sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary learning theories and curriculum developments.

For more information on this role, please refer to the position description below.

How to apply

Please submit a maximum two page cover letter, and resume by clicking on the Apply Now link below.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact:

Kirsten Ryan
Education Manager- Werribee Open Range Zoo
[email protected] using the subject line: Education Officer - Werribee Open Range Zoo enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Zoos Victoria welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via [email protected] or visit our website for more information.