Who we are 

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life. 

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, and our catchments, we care for water, life, and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity. 

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years. 

About the Role 

Join Melbourne Water as a casual Water Literacy Education Officer and help inspire the next generation to understand and value our precious water systems.  Bring your passion for the environment and education to life as in this role based at our vibrant Education Centre located at our Werribee Treatment Plant, this casual role is perfect for someone who loves engaging with people, inspiring curiosity, and turning learning into an adventure.  

You’ll help deliver fun, interactive experiences for schools and community groups — with most of the action happening during busy schoolterm periods.  

• Deliver a range of online and in person educational tours and active learning experiences at the Werribee Treatment Plant Education Centre 

• Lead The ‘Future Water Story’, educational experience at WTP and other types of experiences that uses interactive digital technology to engage with key audiences. 

• Actively engage with school and community groups to communicate complex and technical concepts through innovative pedagogies 

• Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of sessions through feedback forms and Microsoft Teams discussions with the Education Advisor and Water Literacy Program Lead 

• Respond to a range of diverse community questions and concerns that may not always relate to the direct messaging of the Water Literacy program. 

For more information please refer to the attached Position Description. 

About you: 

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with working with school-age children (primary and secondary level) - previous teaching (formal and/or informal), tourism or interpretation experience will be highly regarded 

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and techniques, along with experience in modifying educational experiences to suit varying ages and tour schedules experiences 

• Understanding of the natural and urban water cycles, knowledge of current water issues and topics related to waterway health 

• Demonstrated experience in operating digital interactive technologies 

• Highly developed verbal communication and engaging interpretation skills to deliver complex and technical concepts to diverse audiences  

• Demonstrated ability or capacity to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team 

• A working knowledge of the Victorian water industry is highly desirable. 

• Studies in Science, Geography, Engineering, Environmental Science, secondary teaching and/or equivalent experience in delivering educational tours or learning experiences  

• Proficiency of safety compliance working with children and a current Working with Children’s Check 

If you’re enthusiastic, great with people, and excited to make a splash in your community, we’d love to have you on board 

Why join us: 

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains.  

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.  

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.