Education & Community Programs Officer

Education & Community Programs Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Centennial Parklands Office location - Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $93,295 to $102,941 + super

 
About Us:
Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure in shaping the future of New South Wales. As a premier city-wide agency, Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is dedicated to expanding and enhancing urban parklands across Sydney. By championing the NSW Government's vision for open spaces and parklands, we strive to create vibrant, community-focused environments for all.

About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and innovative Education & Community Programs Officer to join our team at Greater Sydney Parklands. This role plays a crucial part in delivering and developing education programs and community initiatives that align with our values and mission.

About You:

• You are a dedicated educator with a deep commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement.
• Your experience in delivering outdoor education programs demonstrates your ability to connect with diverse audiences and make learning both informative and enjoyable.
• You possess strong project management skills, allowing you to oversee multiple programs simultaneously from conception to execution.
• Your creative approach to curriculum development ensures that educational materials are engaging, informative, and aligned with relevant standards.
• Safety is your top priority, and you have a keen understanding of risk management principles and practices.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintaining professionalism and quality under pressure.
• Flexibility is second nature to you, and you're willing to work outside normal hours and weekends as needed.
• You hold a Working with Children Check (WWCC), a current First Aid qualification, and a valid NSW driver’s license.

Essential Requirements: 

• Ability to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required.
• Ability to lift 15kg several times a day.
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is an essential requirement for this role.  The role has been identified as requiring a check in keeping with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012
• Current, or ability to obtain a First Aid qualification or equivalent.
• Current NSW driver’s license.

If you are passionate about education, community engagement, and environmental conservation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be a part of Greater Sydney Parklands' mission to create vibrant and sustainable parklands for generations to come.

For more information read the full Role Description: Education & Community Programs Officer

For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

About DPHI
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) are building the future of NSW through delivering diverse planning, housing solutions and infrastructure across the state. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department. 

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 2nd May 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Christian Eckardt via ***************@gsp.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9339 6***.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on *********@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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