Job Description
Job Number:
979979
Work type:
Casual
Location:
Western Treatment Plant, Edithvale Seaford Wetlands Education Centre
Categories:
Communications, Education & Marketing, Environment, Other, Strategy
In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.
As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, and our catchments, we care for water, life, and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.
Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.
About the Role
Join Melbourne Water as a casual Water Literacy Education Officer and help inspire the next generation to understand and value our precious water systems. Bring your passion for the environment and education to life as in this role based at our vibrant Education Centre in Edithvale, this casual role is perfect for someone who loves engaging with people, inspiring curiosity, and turning learning into an adventure.
You’ll help deliver fun, interactive experiences for schools and community groups — with most of the action happening during busy schoolterm periods.
Deliver a range of online and in person educational tours and active learning experiences at the Edithvale-Seaford Wetland Education Centre (ESWEC)
Lead digital educational experiences using interactive digital technology to engage with key audiences.
Actively engage with school and community groups to communicate complex and technical concepts through innovative pedagogies
Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of sessions through feed
forms and Microsoft Teams discussions with the Education Advisor and Water Literacy Program Lead
Respond to a range of diverse community questions and concerns that may not always relate to the direct messaging of the Water Literacy program.
For more information please refer to the attached Position Description
About you:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with working with school-age children (primary and secondary level) - previous teaching (formal and/or informal), tourism or interpretation experience will be highly regarded
Knowledge of adult learning principles and techniques, along with experience in modifying educational experiences to suit varying ages and tour schedules experiences
Understanding of the natural and urban water cycles, knowledge of current water issues and topics related to waterway health
Demonstrated experience in operating digital interactive technologies
Highly developed verbal communication and engaging interpretation skills to deliver complex and technical concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability or capacity to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team
A working knowledge of the Victorian water industry is highly desirable.
Studies in Science, Geography, Engineering, Environmental Science, secondary teaching and/or equivalent experience in delivering educational tours or learning experiences
Proficiency of safety compliance working with children and a current Working with Children’s Check
If you’re enthusiastic, great with people, and excited to make a splash in your community, we’d love to have you on board.
Why join us:
At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains.
Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.
We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.
If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and passionate about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your application and learn if you could be a great fit.
How to Apply
Click the '' button below and complete our online application form.
Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
Advertised:
12 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Closing:
02 Mar 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
979979
Work type:
Casual
Location:
Western Treatment Plant, Edithvale Seaford Wetlands Education Centre
Categories:
Communications, Education & Marketing, Environment, Other, Strategy
In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.
As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, and our catchments, we care for water, life, and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.
Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.
About the Role
Join Melbourne Water as a casual Water Literacy Education Officer and help inspire the next generation to understand and value our precious water systems. Bring your passion for the environment and education to life as in this role based at our vibrant Education Centre in Edithvale, this casual role is perfect for someone who loves engaging with people, inspiring curiosity, and turning learning into an adventure.
You’ll help deliver fun, interactive experiences for schools and community groups — with most of the action happening during busy schoolterm periods.
Deliver a range of online and in person educational tours and active learning experiences at the Edithvale-Seaford Wetland Education Centre (ESWEC)
Lead digital educational experiences using interactive digital technology to engage with key audiences.
Actively engage with school and community groups to communicate complex and technical concepts through innovative pedagogies
Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of sessions through feed
forms and Microsoft Teams discussions with the Education Advisor and Water Literacy Program Lead
Respond to a range of diverse community questions and concerns that may not always relate to the direct messaging of the Water Literacy program.
For more information please refer to the attached Position Description
About you:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with working with school-age children (primary and secondary level) - previous teaching (formal and/or informal), tourism or interpretation experience will be highly regarded
Knowledge of adult learning principles and techniques, along with experience in modifying educational experiences to suit varying ages and tour schedules experiences
Understanding of the natural and urban water cycles, knowledge of current water issues and topics related to waterway health
Demonstrated experience in operating digital interactive technologies
Highly developed verbal communication and engaging interpretation skills to deliver complex and technical concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability or capacity to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team
A working knowledge of the Victorian water industry is highly desirable.
Studies in Science, Geography, Engineering, Environmental Science, secondary teaching and/or equivalent experience in delivering educational tours or learning experiences
Proficiency of safety compliance working with children and a current Working with Children’s Check
If you’re enthusiastic, great with people, and excited to make a splash in your community, we’d love to have you on board.
Why join us:
At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains.
Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.
We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.
If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and passionate about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your application and learn if you could be a great fit.
How to Apply
Click the '' button below and complete our online application form.
Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
Advertised:
12 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Closing:
02 Mar 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Water Education Literacy officer - Edithvale position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Seaford offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
