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• Education & Community Programs Officers – Greater Sydney Parklands
• Casual Opportunities up until June 2026 with view to extend, weekend work required
• Multiple roles available, based at the Centennial Parklands, Callan Park, Parramatta Park, and Western Sydney Parklands.
• Clerk Grade 5/6, attractive casual hourly rate starting from $53.12 per hour + casual loading + super + penalty rates for weekend/public holiday work

Do you have education experience in community groups or schools in the areas of science, geography, history, art, or theatre? Then we want to hear from you!


The Role
A fantastic opportunity exists for Education and Community Programs Officers to join our passionate team of educators, delivering transformative formal and non-formal learning experiences to foster connection to nature through curiosity and understanding. This is a hands-on role, delivering exciting community programs and NSW curriculum linked school programs that promote nature connection in science, geography, the environment and other key learning areas. There are multiple roles available to be based at Centennial Park, Callan Park, Parramatta Park, and Western Sydney Parklands, with flexibility to work across multiple sites.


What You Will Bring to the Role
We're looking for dynamic individuals with a passion for outdoor education and community engagement. You should have experience delivering high-quality programs to diverse audiences, along with a strong understanding of educational structures and curriculum requirements. Excellent communication skills, the ability to manage bookings, and a willingness to work flexible hours are essential.


Desirable Experience

• Early years teaching experience, or
• Secondary teaching experience (especially from a geography or science background), or
• Primary teaching experience, or 
• Bush regeneration experience, or
• Environmental and outdoor education experience

What is an essential requirement:

• Ability to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends if required.
• Ability to lift 15kg several times a day.
• A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is an essential requirement for this role.  The role has been identified as requiring a check in keeping with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012
• Current, or ability to obtain a First Aid qualification or equivalent.
• Current NSW driver’s license.

For more information read the full Role Description: Education & Community Programs Officer


Benefits of Working With Us:

• Opportunity to shape the future of Sydney's urban parks
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.

About Us
Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in shaping the future of New South Wales. As a premier city-wide agency, Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is dedicated to expanding and enhancing urban parklands across Sydney. By championing the NSW Government's vision for open spaces and parklands, we strive to create vibrant, community-focused environments for all.

GSP currently brings together five iconic parks across Sydney: Centennial Parklands (including Moore Park and Queens Park), Parramatta Park, Western Sydney Parklands, Callan Park and Fernhill Estate.


To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Thursday 12^th June 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Nicole Ribera via nicole.ribera@gsp.nsw.gov.au.   

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.