About The Opportunity
At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this, we have a part‐time temporary opportunity for an experienced Education Officer to join our Community Education team. This is a varied role suited to someone with experience in community‐based social marketing, behavioural sciences, or environmental education.
The Education Team works across Council functions and services to support positive community behaviours through education and behaviour change initiatives. This includes developing and delivering campaigns, workshops, tours, events, school programs, digital content and community resources that help residents understand issues, build skills, overcome barriers, and take practical action. The team supports behaviour change needs across topics such as waste, water, environmental sustainability, wildlife conservation, coastal management, road safety and other local priorities.
This role will take the lead on our wildlife conservation projects while supporting the team in the delivery of a range of other projects throughout the year.
What You'll Be Doing
* Work with internal Council stakeholders to understand education needs and develop relevant initiatives in response.
* Use behavioural science and social marketing approaches to help design education campaigns and behavioural interventions.
* Lead and support community education pop‐up stalls, workshops, school visits, facility tours, and other education activities.
* Write clear, engaging content for websites, newsletters, print resources and other campaign materials.
* Work with communications and design teams to develop campaign messaging and product collateral.
* Prepare project plans, evaluation methods, activity materials and reporting summaries.
* Supervise and support Casual Education Assistants during education events and activities.
* Prepare, transport, set up and pack down equipment and resources for community activities.
About You
You will be a confident communicator who enjoys working with people and can adapt your approach for different audiences, from school students and families through to residents, community groups and internal stakeholders.
You will be comfortable managing your own workload, with support from the Education Coordinator and wider team, and be able to prioritise tasks and meet competing deadlines.
You will bring strong presentation and facilitation skills, experience in a community‐facing role, and the ability to write clearly for a range of audiences. You will also have project coordination experience and a practical, organised approach to delivering projects and activities.
Experience in behaviour change, social marketing, environmental education, sustainability, communications or a related field would be highly regarded. Teaching or early childhood experience may also be valuable, although this is not a classroom teaching role.
Most importantly, you will be creative, adaptable, collaborative and motivated to help people make informed choices that contribute to positive outcomes for our community and our natural environment.
Other Important Information
This is a part‐time, temporary role working 14 hours per week until the end of April 2027.
The preferred working days are Tuesday and Thursday, although some flexibility may be considered. There may also be occasional opportunities for additional ad‐hoc hours to support events or operational needs.
The role includes working with both children and adult/community audiences. A current paid Working with Children Check and driver's licence will be required.
Remuneration And Benefits
Employment Type: Part time, Temporary 14 hours per week until the end of April 2027.
Salary (exclusive of super): Weekly pro‐rata salary in the range of $668.73 to $748.51 depending on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation.
Benefits
* Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
* Career development opportunities
* Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
* Long service leave after 5 years
* Generous employee assistance programSalary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
* Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Port Macquarie‐Hastings Council we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child‐safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.
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