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About The Opportunity

At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our Community. To support this work, we are seeking an enthusiastic Education Assistant who enjoys working in a collaborative team setting, values variety, and can be flexible and responsive to changing priorities. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about community education and keen to support a broad range of programs and activities across environmental, sustainability and road safety themes.

This is a casual position and work hours vary according to project and organisational needs. Flexibility is required, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Typical Shift

- Helping set up and pack down at community events and pop-up stalls
- Engaging with community members at events and activities on a variety of environmental and road safety topics
- Supporting the lead facilitator in preparing for and delivering school and community workshops
- Supporting Council tour guides to conduct facility tours
- Office duties such as preparing program materials, packing and organising equipment and resources, and collating reporting data
- Working with the Education team on program debriefs and process improvements

Our Education Assistants also get to bring our much loved mascots, Whizzy the Waterdrop and Timmy Hastings, to life at key events and school visits throughout the year.

Remuneration And Benefits

Employment Type: Casual

Salary: Casual rate $41.70 per hour including casual loading

Superannuation: 12%

Benefits

- Discounted gym membership through joining Fitness Passport
- Career development opportunities
- Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Generous employee assistance program




- Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
- Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

About The Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact Jenna O'Connell, Education Coordinator on .

EEO Statement

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at

We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Notes

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre‑employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

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📌 Education Assistant (Port Macquarie-Hastings Council)
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