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 feedback 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