Aboriginal Learning Facilitator

Job Description

Applications close Sunday 23 February 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Part time Salary: $68,261 - $75,411 Grade: RBGV 2.2 Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services Location: Eastern Metropolitan Reference: VG/421881ARoyal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) is situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong peoples. 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. RBGV is 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. RBGV has 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 based at Melbourne 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. The Learning and Participation team is an incredibly 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. Working with school groups, youth and/or a range of people would be a fantastic addition to your skillset. 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 Vic Government Careers website. How to Apply To apply for this role, visit the Victorian Government Careers website at You must submit a resume along with a one page letter outlining your suitability to the role and Key Selection Criteria as stated in the position description prior to the deadline. 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. Applications close Sunday 23 February 2025 at 11.59PM Contact Senior Learning Facilitator #J-18808-Ljbffr