Gardening Educator

We’re looking for a passionate Garden Educator to help adults develop practical skills in growing their own food and maintaining sustainable urban gardens.

This is a hands-on role combining horticulture, education and people skills.

You’ll spend your time outdoors working with participants, demonstrating gardening techniques and sharing your knowledge of edible plants, soil health and sustainable growing practices.

About the Role

You’ll help participants learn about:

• Growing vegetables, herbs, fruit and other edible plants
• Soil preparation, planting and garden maintenance
• Sustainable and environmentally responsible gardening
• Seed raising and plant propagation
• Composting, mulching and water-wise gardening
• Identifying and managing common pests and plant issues
• Seasonal planting and harvesting

The role also involves manual handling, including moving soil, compost, mulch, plants, pots, gardening equipment and other materials. You’ll need to be comfortable working on your feet, using basic gardening tools and undertaking moderate physical activity outdoors.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Practical experience in horticulture, gardening or growing edible plants
• A sound understanding of sustainable gardening practices and soil health
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence engaging with and teaching adults from different backgrounds
• A friendly, patient and approachable personality
• The ability to demonstrate practical skills and encourage others to have a go
• A genuine passion for plants and sustainable gardening

If you love gardening, enjoy working with people and want to share your knowledge in a practical outdoor environment, we’d love to hear from you.