• Community Bicycle Repair Trainer (Project Officer)
  
• Canberra Environment Centre – The Recyclery
  
• Part-time OR Casual (10 hrs/week), Fixed term – 10 months
• Harrison + off-site locations
• SCHADS Level 3.1 - (Part time= $37.35 per hour + 12% Superannuation)

Are you a skilled bike mechanic who enjoys sharing your knowledge? Want to make a hands-on difference in your community? Join us at The Recyclery, Canberra Environment Centre’s Community Bike Repair Shed, and help build bike repair skills and confidence across our community.

We’re looking for a friendly, organised and capable project officer to run Bicycle Repair Training. You will work with our team to coordinate and deliver bike repair workshops as part of a new ACT Government–funded program. You’ll run engaging, beginner-friendly sessions covering the basics of bike maintenance – from fixing flat tyres to brake and gear adjustments – and support volunteers to get involved along the way.

This position covers 5 x Saturday hours (at Saturday pay rate $55.98) and 5 x weekday hours (preferably on Tuesday/Wednesday or Thursday) per week. Willingness to work Saturdays essential.

The role includes:

• Delivering regular bike repair workshops at The Recyclery and local community locations
• Supporting volunteers and creating a welcoming space
• Helping manage tools and equipment
• Promoting the program and contributing to a positive community atmosphere
• Collecting feedback and assisting with grant reporting

What we’re looking for:

• Experience with bike repair and maintenance
• Confidence running small workshops or training sessions
• Great people skills and a collaborative mindset
• Strong organisation and reliability
• Willingness to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People card and First Aid cert if you don’t already have them

Bonus points for:

• Experience in a community setting or social enterprise
• Familiarity with volunteer coordination
• Interest in active transport, waste reduction or community education

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a values-driven team making a real impact – helping people build skills, reduce waste, and connect through bikes. Flexible hours, a friendly environment, and the chance to shape a new program from the ground up.

Have Questions? Email Fiona- [email protected] using the subject line: Community Bicycle Repair Trainer enquiry via EthicalJobs OR drop by the Recyclery Tues - Thurs 12-4pm and have a chat.