Education Program Leader

Darebin City Council; City of Darebin; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Victoria is seeking applicants for the delivery of education and recreation programs to diverse groups. Candidates must have a current Working with Children Check and demonstrate experience with education programs. The role requires hands-on work in outdoor settings and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The position offers $44.27 per hour with flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Flexible work practices

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition and reward program

Generous paid and unpaid leave options

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in delivering education or recreation programs to various age groups.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver education programs to groups of all ages.
• Contribute to team discussions and program changes.
• Drive a range of vehicles.
• Supervise children around animals.
• Engage in hands-on outdoor work.

Skills

Current Working with Children Check

Drivers Licence

Level 2 First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain

Demonstrated experience in education or recreation programs

Time management

Ability to take initiative

Job description

The successful applicants will be responsible for the delivery of Education, Holiday, and Recreation Programs to groups of all ages.

• $44.27 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading
• Located within Bundoora Park
• Employment type – Casual

Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council

Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role

The successful applicants will be responsible for the delivery of Education, Holiday and Recreation Programs to groups of all ages

• Deliver Education programs
• Contribute to team discussion and program changes
• Drive a range of vehicles
• Supervise children around animals
• Undertake hands on work in an outdoor environment

Skills & Experience

• Current Working with Children Check
• Drivers Licence Level 2 First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of education or recreation programs to a cross section of ages, ie. pre-school to adult level.
• Ability to manage time, take initiative and work independently to achieve set objectives within agreed timelines

Culture

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.

Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land and pays respect to their Elders past and present.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.