Environment Education Officer

Job Description Salary: $40.69 - $46.54 per hour + 12% Superannuation Part Time: 0.4 FTE A mix of office and outdoor work across beautiful bushland reserves At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on: Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery Great Organisational Culture Innovation and Continuous Improvement Good Governance and Integrity Long Term Financial Sustainability Our Parks and Natural Environment Department manages the council-controlled sports fields, open spaces, trees and gardens and natura bushland areas in the City Of Whitehorse. It also raises much of its own tree stock at the Council plant nursery. We are a highly collaborative team working in an agile and fast-paced environment underpinned by our organisational values and a service driven approach.The role:Reporting to Sabrina Trocini, Team Leader Environment Education and VolunteeringAs an Environmental Education Officer, you will design and deliver engaging programs that promote biodiversity, habitat conservation, and sustainability. Working with schools, early childhood services, and the wider community, you’ll create curriculum-aligned excursions, incursions, and interactive activitiesThe role: Develop environmental education and behaviour change programs that explore topics such as biodiversity, environmental conservation and sustainability and are aligned with current early years learning framework and Victorian curriculum guidelines Develop and deliver a range of interactive School Holiday activities and community education sessions in Council’s Bushland Reserves Co-ordinate the delivery of a range of community events that promote environmental awareness and sustainability Manage collaborative projects that promote environmental awareness and create links between organisations, community groups and residents e.g. Citizen Science and Behaviour Change programs, Bush Kinder, Manage booking and evaluation processes. Train and coordinate volunteers to assist with delivery of the PNE Environmental Education Program Collaborate with Council Departments, other Councils, State Government Departments and Agencies, including local environmental groups. Maintain accurate databases of schools, groups and individuals interested in participating in the program and provide reports to council as required. Co-ordinate the development and distribution of promotional and educational materials About you:To be considered for this position you will have: Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Education or a related discipline, and/or experience in a relevant discipline. Sound knowledge of environmental issues, local biodiversity and sustainability principles. Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and evaluating environmental education programs aligned with the Victorian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare promotional materials and educational resources, and to deliver engaging education programs to diverse audiences, including to children of different ages, community groups and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with volunteers, members of the public, community groups, and Council staff to achieve shared environmental education goals. In return, we will offer:The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.Transformation - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.Further Information:Further information is available from Sabrina Trocini on 0481 456 743. To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and two page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 30 November 2025.Come and join the transformation! Download the Position Description: Environmental Education Officer City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all. Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments. About UsThe City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include: A welcoming and supportive working environment Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector. Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases. Competitive terms and conditions of employment Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport