About the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) is one of the world's leading botanic gardens and a centre of excellence for horticulture, science, public engagement, inclusion and learning. 

At RBGV, our mission is to safeguard plants and plant knowledge for the wellbeing of people and the planet. We play a meaningful role in people's everyday lives, offering extraordinary opportunities to engage with nature for mental, physical, social and community wellbeing. Our interpretation, research programs and living landscapes support visitors of all ages to understand their role in protecting Victoria's vital and fragile biodiversity and in creating a sustainable future for all.

Position purpose

The Learning Facilitator is responsible for developing and facilitating learning programs for audiences from 8 to 80 years at RBGV. Whilst engaged daily with school groups, the role will contribute to the delivery of engaging and culturally sensitive learning experiences more broadly, to ensure high quality learning outcomes and facilitate a deep understanding of the role individuals play in supporting community and environmental resilience. Knowledge of environmental science, horticulture, heritage, humanities and/or civics and citizenship is an essential element of the position.

Key selection criteria

Education / Qualifications / Specialist training

• Tertiary qualification in a discipline relevant to learning programs in a public programming context such as the RBGV, for example Science, Education, Horticulture, Humanities or commensurate experience and demonstrated knowledge in this area.

Experience / Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience in effective, high-quality delivery of learning programs to a diverse range audiences, with particular experience working with early childhood groups, school groups, youth and/or families
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the areas of environmental education, horticulture, science, humanities and/or civics and citizenship
• Creativity and the ability to generate new ideas for learning programs
• Experience in primary and secondary science education and/or science communication is desirable
• Current knowledge of OHS policies and procedures
• Knowledge of plants, sustainability, conservation, humanities or culture is desirable

Skills & attributes

• Exceptional skills as an educator or facilitator, as demonstrated by high-quality feedback from peers and student groups
• Creativity and the ability to generate new ideas for learning programs grounded in the changing learning needs of RBGV’s audiences
• Demonstrated commitment to on-going professional development is an essential attribute for this position
• Prior demonstrable experience working cooperatively in a small team environment
• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• Proven ability to work effectively with a minimum level of supervision

A position description is attached.