This is a unique opportunity for a leader with a positive and enthusiastic approach to further the Nature Stewards mission of supporting community to connect with and act for nature through education and volunteering.

In this contract role you’ll teach adults and:

• support the wellbeing of community and the natural environment
• build confidence and capacity to act for nature
• facilitate groups
• enliven theory with discussion, activities, and sharing with peers
• meet a lovely network of people within local community and environmental sector.

Facilitators Skills and Attributes

Essential:

• Education training and/or relevant teaching experience

• A background in environmental science (e.g. ecology, biology, zoology, plant science, geology, physical geography), conservation and land management/natural resource management work, other relevant training
• Comfort, or willingness to teach via online platforms, should the situation arise
• Ability to work as a contractor with own ABN
• High degree of organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and think on the fly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, (Outlook, Teams), cloud storage, and Zoom
• Commitment to the vision and mission of VNPA and the Nature Stewards Program.

Desirable:

• Current first aid training, Level 2 Provide First Aid
• Experience in facilitating adult educational or community programs
• Experience working with Indigenous programs, organisations and/or community groups
• Familiarity with community health and wellbeing, and/or social prescribing program

Required contract hours

Each Nature Stewards course runs for 10 sessions. The typical weekly presentation is one three-hour session with an additional 2 paid hours of preparation per session. The Facilitator will be required for one or more of the field sessions (2-3 hours each, maximum of 6 per course). Programs typically run over 10 - 12 weeks (no sessions run on public holidays). Prior to commencing a course, there will be a requirement to attend meetings, induction training, class observation, and class venue induction/s. Approximately 50 hrs per contract.

This is a contract position for the Autumn 2027 course in Bendigo, Victoria.

See attachments below:

• Facilitator Guidelines
• Facilitators' Rates of payment

Further information

For enquiries please contact the Nature Stewards Coordinator [email protected] using the subject line: Nature Stewards Course Facilitator – Bendigo enquiry.

Please note – the Coordinator will be on leave June 29th - July 7th and will respond to enquiries from 07/07/2026.