Education Team Leader - Darebin, Australia - City of Darebin

City of Darebin

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Darebin, Australia

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Description

Permanent, full time

Salary $92,369 plus super
Bundoora Park Farm, close to public transport

_Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only_

Bundoora Park Farm is seeking an energetic and innovative Education Team Leader to lead and direct our enthusiastic Education Team in Bundoora Park, a Darebin City Council regional park.

Bundoora Park Farm is a space that brings together culture, community and the environment. We seek to represent farming over time and inspire change towards a more sustainable and harmonious planet.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of education, holiday, recreation and volunteer programs and ensuring programs are delivered in an informative, fun and professional manner.

About Darebin City Council
Darebin is situated on the Traditional Owner lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people.

It is home to many Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, and a large number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people work, live and play within the municipality.

Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life. Council responds to the many needs of the Darebin community, notably First Nations residents and organisations.

About the Role

The role of Education Team Leader involves coordinating, developing and delivering the education, holiday, recreation and volunteer programs at Bundoora Park for the local and wider community Programs include farming, sustainability and the history of land use.

Historical programs involve teaching about the true history of Australia, exploring the history of indigenous culture, farming and communication.

Book groups and/or individuals into programs
Create, coordinate, and deliver education, recreation, holiday and volunteer programs
Supervise, recruit, train and performance manage education staff and prepare rosters.
Induct and supervise work experience students, work placement students and volunteers

Skills & Experience

Current Drivers Licence
Experience in teaching or working with children
Tertiary qualification an advantage
Skills in group management or professional speaking
Experience working with animals
Knowledge in Australian History an advantage

Culture

Council recognises, pays respect to and celebrates the long-standing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage within the Darebin community.

Through its 2019 Statement of commitment to Traditional Owners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Council has re-committed to building strong partnerships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, recognising their values, living culture and practices, continuing spiritual connection to the land and waters and their right to self-determination.

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 working arrangements, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

Connect with a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and organisations
Practise, participate in and celebrate culture, knowing Council respects Aboriginal cultural rights
Learn and gain knowledge on the job, as part of endorsed work practices for First Nations staff

How to Apply
Please prepare your resume, and ensure it shows how you would be a great fit for the role.

We're also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact the hiring manager, Tim Cadusch, Coordinator Bundoora Park Farm on or Stuart McFarlane, our Aboriginal Partnerships Officer on , for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: 23 August 2023, 11.30pm

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 COVID19 as outlined in the Staff Covid19 Vaccination Policy._