Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/

What You'll Do

As a casual Learning Facilitator, you'll bring the Gardens to life by delivering engaging and inspiring learning experiences for a wide range of audiences, with a focus on schools, young people and families. You'll create welcoming, inclusive and culturally appropriate programs that foster curiosity and connection with nature, working closely with First Nations staff and networks to ensure authentic experiences. Contribute to the ongoing success of our learning programs by gathering feedback and insights to support continuous improvement, while also assisting with planning, reporting and program delivery. Working collaboratively across the team, you'll support their capacity to deliver in peak seasons, build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, maintain accurate records, manage your work safely and professionally, and uphold the values, policies and standards of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

What You'll Bring

Success in this role will come from a genuine passion for education and connecting people with nature, ideally supported by a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in fields such as education, science, sustainability, community engagement or horticulture. Experience delivering engaging learning programs for diverse audiences, particularly early childhood groups, schools, young people and families, will enable you to confidently adapt your approach to suit a range of learning needs. Strong facilitation skills, creativity and the ability to develop engaging learning experiences are essential, while knowledge of environmental/ sustainability education, conservation/ ecology, plant science or culture will be highly regarded. With availability to work at least two days during school terms and ability to deliver independently while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality outcomes. A collaborative mindset, commitment to ongoing professional development and a flexible, positive approach will see you excel as part of the team.

All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is attached below.

Working with Us

At RBGV you'll be part of a nationally recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please visit the Victorian Government Careers website by clicking the "Apply Now" button. You must submit a recent resume along with a letter responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria (max. three pages) as stated in the position description prior to the deadline.

Applications will only be accepted via the Victorian Government website.

Enquiries can be directed by email to [email protected] using the subject line: Learning Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our organisation is a proudly child safe organisation and committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment.

A position description is attached.