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• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/week)
• Based at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super

The role
At the heart of this role is the opportunity to shape and lead a team of First Nations educators in creating meaningful and engaging learning experiences across the stunning sites of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. You’ll design innovative programs that connect people of all ages with First Nations knowledges, cultures, and histories while aligning with curriculum and strategic goals. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll guide and support your team, build partnerships, and bring creative energy to program development and delivery.

You’ll also manage day-to-day operations – from rostering staff and overseeing budgets to working with schools, community groups, and industry partners. The challenge lies in balancing the coordination of a dispersed casual team, embedding cultural integrity, and developing programs that are inclusive, relevant, and of consistently high quality.

For more information read the full Role Description: First Nations Learning Leader (Identified)


What you will bring to the role

• Experience in developing and delivering high-quality, innovative education programs tailored to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of the formal education sector, informal learning, tourism industry, and curriculum requirements.
• Leadership experience, excelling in supervisory roles and guiding teams to success.
• Strong connection to the community and experience engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures and histories, enriching educational content.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering education programs, ideally in cultural institutions or environmental education settings.
• Ability to connect with the community, engage diverse audiences, and deliver impactful education programs.

What is an essential requirement:

• This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

• A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring this check in line with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

About us
Botanic Gardens of Sydney, under the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, is Australia’s oldest scientific institution and a custodian of over $1.2 billion in cultural, heritage, and botanical collections. As the premier botanical research institute, we encompass world-leading botanic gardens and Sydney’s leading outdoor live entertainment precinct. We engage international, national, and regional visitors, making us a leading entity in the NSW tourism sector.

Join us
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 Sunday 3^rd August 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kate Heywood on 0400276658 or  kate.heywood@botanicgardens.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) 6363 7676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.