About CERES

CERES is an award-winning environmental education centre, urban farm and social enterprise hub located on Wurundjeri land in Brunswick East, Coburg and two sites in Preston. Once a landfill site and wasteland, today CERES’ Brunswick East site is a thriving, vibrant community. With over 450,000 visitors a year, CERES is the most visited environmental centre in Australia.

About School of Nature and Climate

The CERES School of Nature and Climate is a response to the climate and ecological crisis. It 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.

This position is an integral part of the Student Programs Team and ​plays an essential role in the CERES School of Nature and Climate, providing interactive learning experiences for school-aged children in our park, at schools and if required also online.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an innovative educator with experience in developing and delivering climate and energy education programs to school students.

Someone who thrives on collaborating with others to develop and deliver education programs and works part of the team to help school excursions and incursions run smoothly.

Have you delivered hands-on educational experiences that ​connect young people to the natural world with an emphasis on achievable actions to environmental problems? Do you have a good understanding of climate change, its causes, impacts and solutions? Are you passionate about inspiring positive change in young people? Are you approachable with excellent communication skills?

Through our student programs, we nurture skills, understanding, and a love for nature in thousands of hearts, minds and hands. If this is what you want to do too, then apply now!

WHAT WE OFFER

• A unique location with strong links to solution-based environmental education and community

• An excellent team of passionate and experienced individuals to work with

• Staff discounts across our many enterprises

A full position description is attached below.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted below and should include the following as one document:

1. A brief cover letter addressed to Chloe Horner, CERES Student Programs Manager, to introduce yourself and outline your interest in the role
2. A statement addressing the key selection criteria from the position description
3. A current CV

CERES is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. CERES believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.