Employment opportunities at Kitchen Garden Schools

Work with a Kitchen Garden Program School!

All Kitchen Garden Schools must establish the staff roles of Garden Specialist and Kitchen Specialist to enable the planning and delivery of garden and kitchen classes. Specialists have the appropriate knowledge and skills to implement relevant activities for their classes. Many are non-qualified but passionate gardeners or cooks with an interest in working with children; others are qualified teachers, chefs or horticulturalists.

To understand what the roles entail and prepare yourself for employment opportunities please see our general position descriptions below. Note these are general position descriptions and roles will vary between Kitchen Garden Schools.

Current employment opportunities at Kitchen Garden Schools:

  • Collingwood College in Victoria is currently recruiting a Garden Specialist
    For more information on the position please see the College's website. Applications close 20 February 2012.
  • McLaren Vale PS in South Australia is currently recruiting a Kitchen Specialist
    The position is part-time and will commence in late March. For more information please see the position description. Applications close Monday 27 February 2012.
  • Eskdale PS in Victoria is currently recruiting a Kitchen Specialist

    Further details on the position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6072 0402. Applications close Monday 27 February 2012.

  • Queanbeyan South Public School is currently recruiting a Garden Specialist

    The position is part time 14 hours per week over two and a half days. Click here to see the job description. Contact the school via email or on (02) 6297 3043 for more information on the position. Applications close 5 March 2012.

  • Toolern Vale and Distric PS in Victoria is currenty recruiting a Kitchen Specialist
    Further details on the position can be obtained by contact the Principal Sue Purves or Sharyn Borg on 9746 1312. Applications close 9 March 2012.
  • Aldavilla PS in Queensland is currently recruiting a Garden Specialist

    Further details on the posiition can be found on the School's website. Position listed 21 February 2012.

Volunteering is a great way to get involved and gain experience with the Program. If you would like to volunteer with a Kitchen Garden School please look for a school near you and contact them directly regarding any current opportunities. They will be very pleased to welcome you to the kitchen garden community!