Address- $45.81 - $48.87 per hour (including 25% casual loading!)
- Casual positions available!
- Attractive employee benefits - Free parking, onsite gym, wellness program & more!
*P.A. Pro-rata dependent on skills and experience
Welcome to the City of Melville, where our workforce is united by a common purpose: making a real difference. Beyond just a workplace, we're committed to meaningful impact for our diverse community.
Here, Excellence isn't an aspiration—it's our everyday standard. Participation isn't merely encouraged; it's integral to our success story. Guided by Integrity, we cultivate an atmosphere of trust and accountability. And at the heart of it all, Caring isn't just a value—it's the essence of our supportive culture.
Join our team as an Environmental Education Support Officerand embark on a journey to promote environmental awareness, sustainability and climate action and education at the City of Melville’s Environmental Education Centres!
As a valued member of our team, you will provide crucial support to our education programs, ensuring excellence in customer service and facility management. Your role will involve not only facilitating engaging Environmental Education activities such as nature play and community workshops, but also advocating for environmental sustainability through practical actions aligned with Council’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
With a focus on visitor engagement and public outreach, you will play a vital part in enhancing the knowledge, skills, and values of our customers.
If you're passionate about Environmental Education and are committed to fostering a deeper understanding of broader sustainability issues, we invite you to join us in our mission to inspire positive behaviour change in our community!
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Essential - Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Essential - Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- Essential - Valid C Class License
- Desirable - Tertiary qualifications in education, conservation, sustainability, science, ecology, or related fields.
- Previous experience in operational activities and delivering high-quality customer service within a dynamic centre or similar professional environment.
- Interest or experience in education, conservation, sustainability, science, ecology, or related fields.
- Demonstrated flexibility, positivity, and collaborative attitude towards team support, customer needs, and organisational goals.
- Experience and proficiency in working with children, community members, and volunteers.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with diverse customers and handle complex inquiries.
- Experience in designing and implementing environmental programs.
- Proficiency in leading groups in outdoor settings, including knowledge of native flora, fauna, and ecosystems.
- Skills or experience using IT systems, including booking systems, social media platforms, and Microsoft Suite.
Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!
- Say goodbye to expensive gym memberships! Enjoy complimentary membership to our state-of-the-art Gym, Pool, and Health Lounge facilities.
- Get ready for fun with our active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.
- Need a helping hand? Our Employee Assistance Programs and supportive leadership team are here to support you every step of the way.
- Plan for your future with confidence. Our superannuation package includes a co-contribution up to 14.5%* (*conditions apply).
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date. Apply with your resume and cover letter by 17th May 2024
For further queries regarding the position contact: Sarah-Jane McMahon – Sustainability and Environmental Education Coordinator – 08 9364 0***
The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.
