AddressAbout Us
Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.
The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 900 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.
What’s on Offer
- Work Life Balance –We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
- Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
- Flexibility – Casual role, based primarily at the Eco Living Display Centre at the Briars. Band 5 - $38.15 per hour, plus 25% casual loading (excl. super)
- Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.
- Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire
About the Role
Seeking qualified teachers who are keen to share their passion for sustainability by delivering programs to students from preschool to VCE through our Schools Sustainability Education Program.
The programs are designed for people of all ages in our community to become involved and gain a deeper understanding of our environmental impact and learn practical skills for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Our Schools Education Program is most often delivered at the Eco Living Display Centre (ELDC) at the Briars Mount Martha. It may also be delivered at another location within the municipality e.g. a school (incursion) or at an outdoor location. School holiday and community workshops are delivered at the ELDC. Service delivery must reliable and
flexible, and communicate the most up to date information, to respond to the diverse needs of the Mornington Peninsula community.
Reporting to the Community Environmental Education Coordinator, the core responsibilities include:
- Deliver our School Sustainability Education Programs for preschool, primary and secondary students on the following topics: climate change solutions, sustainable energy, water saving initiatives, waste reduction, protection of our coastal environment, sustainable food systems and assessing ecosystem health, environmentally sustainable house design and human impact on the environment
- Assist in the continuous improvement of content, delivery techniques and resources
- Ensure the objectives of each education session are met and that each session is clearly linked to desired learning outcomes
- As required, deliver engaging and educational school holiday programs and community sustainability education
- Represent the Shire’s values, vision and objectives regarding sustainability, environmental protection and enhancement, and climate change mitigation
and adaptation.
About You
- A degree or diploma in education with experience delivering Environmental Education programs or similar, or lesser formal qualifications together with developed skills commensurate to position requirements and at least two years relevant experience.
- Experience in the development of Environmental Education programs linked to the school curriculum would be an advantage.
- Experience facilitating workshops (preferably in Environmental Education) would be an advantage.
- Enjoys a flexible work arrangement
- A current First Aid Certificate is an advantage.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.
For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Jacqui Salter, Community Environmental Education Coordinator, ***************@mornpen.vic.gov.au 5950 1681
Applications Close: 30 June 2024 at 6pm
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and National Police Checks.
Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
