First Nations Learning Officer

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• First Nations Learning Officer (Part-time)
• Permanent Opportunity, Part-time hours (3 days/week)
• Located at the Australian Botanic Garden – Mount Annan
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super (pro-rata)

This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).


The role
Love sharing the wonders of nature with curious minds? As a Learning Officer, you’ll deliver hands-on education and community programs for students, families and community groups across our stunning gardens. From science and geography to environmental storytelling, you’ll bring First Nations culture to life in outdoor settings that inspire discovery and connection.

This role is all about engaging diverse audiences—from preschoolers to adults—using creative teaching techniques and flexible approaches. You’ll help shape programs, manage equipment, organise logistics and contribute to resources that reflect the Gardens’ mission and spark curiosity.

From time to time, you may also work across other Botanic Gardens of Sydney locations, including Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Blue Mountains Botanic Garden (Mount Tomah).

For more information read the full Role Description: First Nations Learning Officer (Aboriginal Identified)


What you will bring to the role

• This is an Aboriginal Identified Role requiring lived experience, strong cultural knowledge and established community connections to support authentic First Nations learning and engagement.
• Integrate and celebrate First Nations science within education and community programs through a collaborative, team focused approach.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, with a willingness to support and collaborate with team members across multiple garden sites.
• Proven experience delivering culturally informed education and community programs for diverse ages, backgrounds and abilities, celebrating Aboriginal Cultures on Country.
• Knowledge of learning and interpretive approaches, including curriculum linked and informal education, with experience developing engaging content guided by Aboriginal community advice and First Nations Learning Leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and risks while ensuring safe and well-run outdoor learning experiences.

What is an essential requirement:

• This role is an identified Aboriginal role and therefore Aboriginality is an essential element including an understanding of Aboriginal culture and heritage. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Only Aboriginal peoples are eligible to apply.
• A Working with Children Check is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring a check in keeping with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.
• Current Apply First Aid (HLTAID003) qualification or equivalent, or the ability to enrol and complete on employment.
  
  

About us
Botanic Gardens of Sydney, the trading name of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust, is an esteemed institution recognized for its premier botanical research, vibrant outdoor live entertainment precinct, and three world-renowned botanic gardens. As the oldest scientific institution in Australia, we hold custodianship over $1.2 billion worth of significant cultural, heritage, and botanical collections. We are at the forefront of the NSW tourism sector, engaging visitors from around the globe.

What’s in it for me?
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Join us
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Your cover letter should address the key knowledge and experience and essential requirements in less than 2 pages.

Applications close Tuesday 26^th May 2026 at 11:55PM. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Tracy Saunders on 0427 88 66 51 or tracy.saunders@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au.

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