Overview
Work Type: Casual
Salary: $68,261 - $75,411
Grade: RBGV 2
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: VG/421975AB
RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from culturally diverse and 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. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) is situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong peoples.
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.
Who We Are
RBGV is a Victorian Government agency that manages the Melbourne Gardens and Cranbourne Gardens sites, and over one million specimens of plants, algae, and fungi native to Australia held at the National Herbarium of Victoria.
We're committed to a long-lasting reconciliation journey by supporting and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and people. We acknowledge, respect, and strive to strengthen partnerships with Traditional Owners and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We honour all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ongoing connection to the lands our Melbourne and Cranbourne sites are situated on and the plants therein. We also honour all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their countries across Australia that much of our conservation, research and education plant work extends to. RBGV has recently developed and launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2024–26, which can be found on our website:
What You'll Do
The Aboriginal Learning Facilitator is predominantly based at Cranbourne Gardens and works in a team of other Aboriginal and non-Indigenous Learning Facilitators. This position is responsible for developing and facilitating cultural and non-cultural learning programs to school groups focusing on high quality learning outcomes. In addition, the position will contribute to the development and review of First Peoples focused programs and First Peoples representation and cultural safety throughout learning programs. There will also be opportunities to contribute to community and educational initiatives, partnerships and outreach. There may be opportunities to work at our Melbourne Gardens location. The Learning and Participation team is a supportive and collaborative team where great consideration has been given to the onboarding, mentoring and development of the employees.
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander designated position. The successful candidate must be recognised as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person by their community and be able to develop and maintain strong relationships within the local Aboriginal community and colleagues at both RBGV sites.
What You'll Bring
In this position you will bring your knowledge of local and nationwide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and your ability to deliver high-quality programs to a diverse audience. Experience working with school groups, youth and/or early childhood groups is desired. In addition to your great communication and presentation skills you will work well with a team, have good time management and organisational skills as well as a positive attitude. Ideally you will have a qualification relevant to delivering learning programs in a similar context to RBGV and knowledge of indigenous plants, horticulture and/or conservation – however if you do not possess this but have a real passion for sharing stories and knowledge to diverse audiences then please submit an application. RBGV is committed to developing people that can make a contribution to the team and the community.
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please visit the Victorian Government Careers website at as applications will only be accepted through here.
You must submit a recent resume along with a one-page (maximum) letter outlining your suitability to the role and Key Selection Criteria as stated in the position description prior to the deadline. Enquiries can be directed by email to
Applications close Monday 9 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
20 January 2026