Overview
Work Type: Casual
Salary: $68,261 - $75,411
Grade: RBGV 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: VG/422106AA
Who We Are
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne.
The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit
What You'll Do
Join RBGV as a Learning Facilitator at our Cranbourne Gardens and play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality programs to school groups, youth, and families. In this role, you will work in an outdoor environment to facilitate a diverse range of learning experiences designed to inspire connection to nature and support curriculum outcomes. You'll contribute to program evaluation by collecting feedback and data to support continuous improvement and future planning. With a strong commitment to cultural awareness, you will collaborate with RBGV's First Peoples staff and networks to ensure programs are respectful and inclusive. This role also involves supporting the effective delivery, monitoring and reporting of programs, including budgeting and risk management activities. As a valued member of a passionate and collaborative team, you'll help shape meaningful learning experiences while upholding RBGV's policies and the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct. There will also be opportunities to work at the Melbourne Gardens site as well. If you're enthusiastic about education, nature, and community engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for a creative and confident educator with experience working with school groups, early childhood groups, youth and/or families. As the successful candidate, you will bring qualifications or relevant experience in education, science, horticulture or humanities, along with strong subject knowledge in environmental education, culture or sustainability. Exceptional facilitation skills, a collaborative and flexible approach, and a positive attitude are essential. A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and the ability to work independently will set you up for success in this rewarding role.
All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website.
Working with Us
At RBGV you'll be part of a nationally-recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit the Victorian Government Careers website at You must submit a recent resume along with a document responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria as stated in the position description prior to the deadline.
Applications will only be accepted via the Victorian Government website. Enquiries can be directed by email to
RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our organisation is a proudly child safe organisation and committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment.
Applications close Monday 9 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
20 January 2026