Casual Relief Teachers – Education Officers
The Sovereign Hill Museums Association is a not-for profit community-based organisation that includes: Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum, Sovereign Hill Hotel, AURA and Narmbool, the Australian Centre for Rare Trades and Arts and the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections. It cares for a nationally and internationally significant collection of over 150,000 objects and protects the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Victorian gold rush.
We are an Australian tourism icon that attracts some 500,000 visitors annually. The Outdoor Museum is internationally renowned as a living museum featuring rare trades, and programs and experiences that interpret a pivotal point in Australia’s history. In all, some 350 staff work to bring our gold-rush story to life. They are supported by over 250 volunteers.
Sovereign Hill is seeking dynamic Casual Relief Teachers to join our Learning Team for the commencement of the 2023 school year. This is an exciting opportunity for skilled educators to deliver learning across our museum settings and within specific program areas such as:
Outdoor Museum: delivery of 50 minute Education Sessions to primary and/or secondary students utilising our museum spaces and the collection to connect them to colonial life, gold rush immigration, a changing society, technology and innovation. CRT’s are required to wear period costume.
Narmbool Environmental Camp: delivery of programs that explore significant ecosystems such as pastures and grazing land, native bush and a variety of waterways. Narmbool is the perfect space in which to develop teams, build relationships and explore the environment.
Costumed School Program: two day, fully immersive, costumed school experience tailored for up to 35 Year 5 and 6 students. Students are in the charge of ‘Ma’am’ or ‘Sir’ who is strict, all knowing and the embodiment of 1850’s Victorian authority. Role play is central to the success of the program, once costumed, the students becomes a living exhibit in the Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum. CRT’s are required to wear period costume.
For further program information visit the Sovereign Hill website.
Successful applicants are required to:
- Identify their interest in delivering education programs in the Outdoor Museum, Costumed School or Narmbool Program.
- Relevant teaching qualifications or other qualifications with demonstrated experience in history, heritage, fine arts, museum studies, human studies, cultural studies, environmental or related disciplines
- Excellent teaching and classroom management skills in a school, museum or similar environment with a sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian school curricula and an understanding of contemporary learning practices for camps and excursions
- Provide a supportive, inclusive and stimulating environment for learners, adapting teaching approaches as required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Checks and Qualifications:
- Police Check or VIT Registration
- Eligible to work in Australia
Sovereign Hill welcomes, encourages and endorses applications from diverse backgrounds and provides equal opportunities to all who wish to apply.
For more information and to apply visit the Sovereign Hill website.
