ResourceSmart Schools Facilitator - Gippsland

Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA is seeking a Regional ResourceSmart Schools Facilitator for Gippsland. The role supports schools to embed sustainability in operations and curriculum, reducing resource use and emissions while delivering educational outcomes.

The position is part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed term until 30 June 2027, with flexible Gippsland-region work locations and hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in education, environment, sustainability or climate change adaptation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences including F-12 students.
• Experience in formal F-12 education sector with schools and teachers.
• Knowledge of sustainability and climate change trends applicable to schools.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, online meetings and workshop tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ResourceSmart Schools program in Gippsland as part of regional delivery team.
• Collaborate with facilitators, community stakeholders, teachers and schools.
• Support schools in reducing resource use and GHG emissions while achieving educational outcomes.
• Coordinate activities to embed sustainability into school operations and curriculum.

Skills

Presentation skills

Education sector experience

Sustainability knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification in education

Job description

Regions, Environment, Climate Action and First Peoples - DEECA – Melbourne VIC

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

The ResourceSmart Schools program is an internationally recognised, award-winning sustainability education program that helps schools to embed sustainability in all they do. The ResourceSmart Schools Facilitator - Gippsland delivers the ResourceSmart Schools program in the Gippsland region. This role is part of ResourceSmart Schools' regional delivery team and collaborates with other facilitators, community stakeholders, teachers, and schools. The facilitator supports schools in reducing resource use and GHG emissions while achieving educational outcomes. Facilitators provide support and coordinate activities to embed sustainability into school operations and curriculum; they inspire and empower the ResourceSmart Schools community to act on climate change.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in education, environment, sustainability, climate change adaptation or similar.
• Communication and presentation skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate to multiple audiences, including F-12 students, conveying clear, engaging messages that capture audience interest, improve understanding, and achieve desired outcomes through presentations, workshops and written formats.
• Industry sector experience: Knowledge and experience working in the formal F-12 education sector including working with schools, students, teachers and school administration.
• Sustainability and climate change knowledge: An understanding of current trends in sustainability and how they can be applied in a school or community context.
• Computer literacy: Demonstrated experience working in an online hybrid environment including use of Microsoft 365 applications, online meeting platforms and workshop tools.

This is a part time (0.6 FTE) fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within the Gippsland Region with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 02 November 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.