This is a rare chance to design an education program from the ground up.
WAMA is seeking a passionate, creative, and community-minded Education Officer to develop, deliver, and grow a suite of programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and environmental stewardship.
You will shape WAMA's identity as a go-to destination for school excursions, outdoor learning, arts-based education, and nature-connected experiences.
You will work across all age groups, from playgroup to university, and help build strong partnerships with schools, camps, community organisations, and families.
Key responsibilities
Design and deliver engaging education programs across early childhood, primary and secondary school excursions, VCE and senior school art/environmental programs, university field trips and research partnerships, and community workshops and public programs
Develop new school holiday programs such as WAMA Rangers and creative nature-based activities
Create curriculum-aligned learning materials, teacher resources, and activity guides
Support the development of WAMA's planned Stephanie Alexander Kitchen, including undertaking initial liaison and relationship-building with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation and relevant education partners
Build strong relationships with schools, school camps, outdoor education providers, and community groups
Promote WAMA as a regular excursion destination
Help identify opportunities for disadvantaged youth programs, First Nations learning partnerships, environmental stewardship initiatives,



art-in-nature collaborations, and citizen science activities
Maintain safety standards and risk assessments for all programs, manage volunteer educators and support staff where required, and contribute to grant applications, reporting, and program documentation
About you
Experience in either education, outdoor learning, environmental science, arts education, or related fields
Confidence working with children, teens, adults, and diverse communities
Strong communication skills and a warm, welcoming manner
Creativity, initiative, and the ability to build programs from scratch
A passion for nature, conservation, and hands-on learning
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, energetic team
Desirable: Experience in outdoor education or bush kinder
Desirable: Knowledge of Victorian curriculum and excursion planning requirements
Desirable: Experience working with disadvantaged or at-risk youth
Desirable: First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
About us
WAMA is a growing arts and nature precinct celebrating the unique biodiversity of Australia through art, conservation, and immersive visitor experiences.
Our education space is dynamic and evolving, spanning outdoor education, environmental learning, visual arts, junior and senior school programs, university partnerships, and early-years nature play.
We are now ready to expand our education offerings and build long‐term relationships with schools, families, and communities.
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📌 Education Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Wama Foundation
📍 Victoria