• A role that offers flexibility & the opportunity to work in a natural, outdoor setting
• Support with animal care and program delivery, ensuring no two days are the same
• Part time (30 hours per week) 12 month maternity leave cover
• $71,906 - $76,810 Band 4 + super pro rata (subject to experience)

A bit about the role

Join the vibrant team at Myuna Farm as an Education Support Officer and immerse yourself in a dynamic role that blends education, customer service, and hands-on farm activities.

In this position, you'll engage with visitors of all ages, delivering engaging farm-based education programs that highlight sustainable farming practices. Your responsibilities will include leading group excursions, supervising animal interactions, assisting with administrative tasks, and supporting the operational needs of the facility.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community education while working in a picturesque farm setting. If you're passionate about education, sustainability, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply and become a part of the Myuna Farm team.

What you’ll deliver

• Provide a high level of customer service to make visitors feel welcomed and encourage return visits.
• Supervise visitor excursions and provide genuine leadership in a pro-active and compassionate manner.
• Provide excellence in customer service when delivering education programs, train / pony rides and supervising animal interactions.
• Support Myuna Farm general office operations with regard to administrative tasks, program schedules, counter sales, telephone enquiries, function appointments, point of sale reports & operation.
• Preparation, setup and pack up of the venue for group excursions, programs and/or functions. Communicate with relevant staff in relation to allocation of resources.
• Assist the Manager and Coordinator with the supervision of community workers (CW) under the Community Correctional Services (CCS) Community Work Program at the site and other similar placements.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualification in education and or animal related fields is valued but not essential.
• Experience in education teaching primary school children is valued but not essential. Skills and knowledge needed for entry to this Band are beyond those already acquired through secondary education alone.
• Computer skills including MS Office suite
• Customer service experience
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Eligibility to Work check, Functional Assessment (Medical/physio)
• A curious, collaborative, and inclusive community mindset

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by following the links and attaching a cover letter and resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

Eligibility to apply

Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for this position in line with the Workforce Management Policy for internal movements.

To find out more about the role, please contact Ethan O’Connor, Coordinator Farm Activities and Education at eoconnor@casey.vic.gov.au.

Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm on Sunday 29th June 2025.

Please Note: Applications will not be accepted via email. Please apply by following the links only.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

At the City of Casey, we are proud to be an inclusive, child safe, and equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9777 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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