First listed on: 16 April 2021

Education Officer , Cultural - Healesville 

  • Ongoing Part time 0.6FTE (3 days/week) Position
  • Band 5 $91,035 p.a full time equivalent + 9.5% superannuation
  • Based in the Learning Experiences Office, Healesville Sanctuary

**Please note: This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position, classified under Section 12 Special Measures of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

This employment opportunity is only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Zoos Victoria operates three world-class zoos, Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Zoos Victoria is committed to fighting extinction, working locally and globally to deliver tangible conservation outcomes. Our vision is to be the world's leading zoo-based conservation organisation. Our Learning Experience teams are integral to this vision, developing and delivering outstanding learning opportunities for teachers and students from Kinder to VCE.

Healesville Sanctuary is currently seeking an innovative Education Officer (Cultural) to join our Learning Experiences team. The role will support the growth, creation and integration of a range of Aboriginal cultural learning experiences within our current education programs. The role also involves delivering cultural visitor engagement experiences during school holidays.

Demonstrated teaching experience in an educational, environmental and/or cultural institution, secondary qualifications in humanities or science, VCE (biology, geography or psychology) and/or sustainability, values or conservation education experience will be highly regarded.

The successful candidate will require:

  • Teaching qualifications and with experience
  • Knowledge of Aboriginal cultural heritage
  • A passion, pride and respect for Aboriginal culture
  • Experience planning, developing and integrating Aboriginal cultural into school programs

For additional information please review the attached position description. If you have any questions about this position please contact Miranda Wills, Learning Experiences Manager, Healesville Sanctuary at mwills@zoo.org.au.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV via our recruitment system by clicking on the "Apply Now" button below.

Applications close 30th April 2021.




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