Education & Community Programs Officer

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW is seeking Education and Community Programs Officers for casual roles across Sydney. You will deliver hands-on community programs and NSW curriculum-linked school activities, fostering nature connection.

Roles are based at Centennial Park, Callan Park, Parramatta Park, and Western Sydney Parklands with flexibility across sites. Applicants should have outdoor education experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage bookings,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality programs to diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of educational structures and curriculum requirements.
• Excellent communication and bookings management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community programs and NSW curriculum linked school programs.
• Promote nature connection through hands-on learning experiences.
• Work across multiple sites including Centennial Park, Callan Park, Parramatta Park, and Western Sydney Parklands.

Skills

Early years teaching

Geography background

Science background

Outdoor education

Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure NSW – Sydney CBD NSW

Help shape stronger communities across NSW

• Multiple Casual Opportunities available from January 2027
• Based at the Centennial Parklands, Callan Park, Parramatta Park, and/or Western Sydney Parklands.
• Clerk Grade 5/6, attractive casual hourly rate starting from $56.36 + super + penalty rates for weekend/public holiday work

Do you have education experience in community programs, early learning or schools in the areas of science, geography, history or art? Then we want to hear from you!

The role

A fantastic opportunity exists for Education and Community Programs Officers to join our passionate team of educators, delivering transformative formal and non-formal learning experiences to foster connection to nature through curiosity and understanding. This is a hands-on role, delivering exciting community programs and NSW curriculum linked school programs that promote nature connection in science, geography, the environment and other key learning areas. There are multiple roles available to be based at Centennial Park, Callan Park, Parramatta Park, and Western Sydney Parklands, with flexibility to work across multiple sites.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description:Education and Community Programs Officer

What you will bring to the role

We're looking for dynamic individuals with a passion for outdoor education and community engagement. You should have experience delivering high-quality programs to diverse audiences, along with a strong understanding of educational structures and curriculum requirements. Excellent communication skills, the ability to manage bookings, and a willingness to work flexible hours are essential.

• Early years/childhood teaching experience
• Secondary teaching experience (especially from a geography or science background)
• Primary teaching experience
• Environmental and outdoor education experience

What is an essential requirement:

• 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.

About Us

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

GSP currently brings together five iconic parks across Sydney: Centennial Parklands (including Moore Park and Queens Park), Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands, CallanParkand Fernhill Estate.

Applications close Sunday 22nd November 2026

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

A talent 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.

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We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via ***************@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637*** - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.