Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 14th Mar 2024
- Melbourne > Brunswick East
CERES is an environmental education centre, urban farm and social enterprise hub spread across four locations, linked by the Merri and Darebin Creeks on Wurundjeri Country, Melbourne. Our vision is for people to fall in love with the Earth again and to that end, our work spans environmental, social, economic, spiritual and cultural dimensions.
CERES is a social impact powerhouse, turning over $20M annually, employing 315 staff and operating 16 distinct yet integrated social enterprises. CERES is a dynamic, innovative and resilient organisation which has tripled in size over the past 10 years and is predominantly self-funded through trade.
The CERES School of Nature and Climate is a response to the climate and ecological crisis. CERES School of Nature and Climate 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.
CERES has been delivering environmental and cultural education programs to students for over 40 years. Each year we reach over 62,000 people who come to CERES for excursion programs and tours and our incursion staff visit over 13,000 students in schools.
Through experiences in our park, activities in schools, and online, the Student Programs Team nurtures practical skills a love for nature, and an appreciation for cultures.
This position will work in the Student Programs team and play an essential role in the CERES School of Nature and Climate team, providing interactive learning experiences for school-aged children in our park and if desired and required also online and in schools.
Our wide range of student programs offers hands-on educational experiences suited for all ages and connect young people to the natural world and cultures with an emphasis on achievable actions to social and environmental issues. The knowledge gained through these programs can be applied in the classroom or at home, providing a link to the wider community.
CERES is located in East Brunswick and has been delivering environmental and cultural education programs to students for over 40 years. Each year we reach over 34,440 people who come for excursion programs and tours and our incursion staff supports over 851 teacher engagements in schools and online.
CERES Community Environment Park is seeking educators, employed on a casual basis, to deliver Indigenous Perspectives, and Indonesian and Indian cultural activities for visiting school groups, mainly to primary school students.
This involves:
You will work in the Student Programs team, providing inspiring and engaging learning experiences for school-aged children at CERES, Brunswick East.
This role requires:
It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place and working with others who feel the same.
In addition to a connection to social causes you will have access to:
We’d love to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document.
Please see the full Position Description attached below.
At CERES we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society – in ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability, culture, and beliefs – and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making CERES a great place to work. We actively encourage people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with a disability and others to apply.
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