Who We Are

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) employs over 240 staff overseeing two beautiful world-class gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The organisation fosters an understanding and appreciation for plants and the natural world through arts and culture and education programs, world-leading scientific research, plant conservation programs, and promotes health and wellbeing in nature. For further information please visit https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/

What You'll Do

As Creative Producer, Community Engagement and Outreach, you'll lead the development and delivery of innovative community engagement initiatives that connect people with RBGV's mission. You'll implement a strategic Community Engagement Plan, manage end-to-end delivery of projects that support conservation, education and research, and ensure all work is delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. You'll inspire and manage a collaborative team, build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and identify funding opportunities to expand program reach. Using evaluation frameworks and data-driven insights, you'll continuously improve impact while championing best practice and RBGV's leadership across the sector. You'll also oversee budgets, manage risk, ensure compliance with standards and policies, and contribute as a creative member of the Learning and Community Engagement leadership team

What You'll Bring

You'll bring proven experience delivering successful community engagement, cultural or educational programs, supported by strong people leadership and the ability to mentor and motivate teams. You'll have a track record of building partnerships, securing funding and working collaboratively with community groups, government, philanthropic partners and internal stakeholders, including experience working with Traditional Owners and First Peoples stakeholders. With strong knowledge of contemporary community engagement practice and the diverse needs of Victorian communities, you'll bring excellent project, budget and evaluation skills. You'll be a strategic, adaptable and confident communicator with a passion for inclusive, participatory engagement that supports RBGV's mission

All other key selection criteria can be found in the position description which is located under the attachments heading on the Victorian Government Careers website

Working with Us

At RBGV you'll be part of a nationally recognised organisation that makes a genuine impact on a local and international scale. As an employee you will benefit from flexible working arrangements to assist in creating genuine work/life balance, annual leave loading, access to an Employee Assistance Program and much more

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please visit the Victorian Government Careers website at http://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au.You must submit a recent resume along with a letter responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria (max. three pages) as stated in the position description prior to the deadline. Enquiries can be directed by email to recruitment@rbg.vic.gov.au

Applications will only be accepted via the Victorian Government website.

RBGV is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our organisation is a proudly child safe organisation and committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks prior to appointment