Garden & Kitchen Specialist (School Program)

Government schools; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing staff induction

Professional development

Job summary

Delacombe Primary School in Ballarat invites applications for a Garden Specialist to lead the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program and to integrate garden learning with classroom experiences.

The successful candidate will plan weekly activities, coordinate volunteers, and work with staff to foster a love of healthy food and practical STEM skills, while supporting the school’s inclusive learning goals.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing a Kitchen Garden program in primary schools.
• Ability to work with staff, volunteers and leadership.
• Familiarity with Sounds Write, The Writing Model or similar programs.
• Commitment to evidence-based teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly classes for the Kitchen Garden program.
• Recruit, coordinate and support volunteers.
• Integrate garden learning with classroom teaching.
• Develop infrastructure and involve school community in the process.
• Collaborate with leadership to coordinate kitchen volunteers.

Skills

Kitchen Garden program

Staff collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Community engagement

Job description

Delacombe Primary School in Ballarat invites applications for a Garden Specialist to lead the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program and to integrate garden learning with classroom experiences.

The successful candidate will plan weekly activities, coordinate volunteers, and work with staff to foster a love of healthy food and practical STEM skills, while supporting the school’s inclusive learning goals.