Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Permanent part-time opportunity (17.5 hours or 2.5 days/week)
• Office location based in Centennial Parklands
• Salary pro-rata relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super

Do you have experience delivering inclusive education or community programs for young children and people with additional needs?


The role
We’re looking for Education and Community Programs Officers to join our passionate team, delivering engaging and inclusive education programs across Greater Sydney Parklands. This hands‑on role focuses primarily on delivering two key programs — early childhood education and programs for people with additional needs — designed to build connection to nature through curiosity, exploration and shared experiences.

You’ll deliver and help develop both formal and non‑formal programs, working directly with participants, carers, educators and community groups. While you’ll be based in Centennial Park, you’ll also have the flexibility to support programs across all other parklands within the Greater Sydney Parklands estate when required, adapting to different audiences, environments and program needs.

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


What you will bring to the role

We’re looking for inclusive, adaptable educators who are confident working with diverse communities. You will bring:

• Experience delivering education or community programs for early childhood audiences and people with additional needs
• A practical understanding of inclusive education approaches, with a tertiary qualification in education and  inclusive education, or a related field considered highly desirable
• Confidence delivering programs in outdoor or non‑traditional learning environments, with a strong focus on participant safety and wellbeing
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage children, carers, educators and community stakeholders
• A flexible, proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple programs and adapt delivery to different park settings and participant needs
• Willingness to work across multiple park locations and outside standard hours when programs require

Desirable experience

• Tertiary qualification in special education or related field
• Early childhood education and nature play
• Experience delivering programs for people with disability or additional needs
• Outdoor, environmental, and nature basededucation
• Program facilitation in parks or  nature‑based learning settings

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.

About us
As a premier city-wide agency, Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) is dedicated to expanding and enhancing urban parklands across Sydney. Join the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in shaping the future of New South Wales.  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.  


What’s in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex-leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.


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 Tuesday 5^th May 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Christian Eckardt on christian.eckardt@gsp.nsw.gov.au. 

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A talent 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.