Education Presenter – Bee & Environmental Education
Casual | North Brisbane | Bee Business
Hours: Starting at 6–8 hours per week, with opportunity to increase as the program grows
About Us
Teralba Bees is a boutique, purpose-driven small business on a mission to connect communities with bees through hands-on, engaging education. From childcare centres to schools and community events, we create memorable learning experiences that inspire curiosity about pollination, sustainability, and the natural world.
As our hive continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome an Education Presenter to deliver face-to-face bee and environmental education sessions across Brisbane, helping children explore the fascinating world of bees and biodiversity.
About the Role
This casual, presentation-focused role is perfect for someone who loves connecting with children and inspiring curiosity about nature. You’ll deliver fun, interactive, age-appropriate educational sessions in schools, childcare centres, and community spaces.
All session content, materials, and training are provided, your role is to bring the sessions to life through energy, confidence, and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver 2–3 interactive bee and environmental education sessions per week in schools, childcare centres, and/or community settings
- Set up and pack down educational materials (including observation hives)
- Engage confidently with children and educators, delivering content with clarity, passion, and creativity
- Represent Teralba Bees in a professional and friendly manner at all times
- Support children’s learning by answering questions and encouraging hands-on interaction
Who You Are
- Based on the Northside of Brisbane with reliable transport
- Energetic, friendly, and confident communicating with children, educators, and families
- Comfortable working around both honey bees and native bees (training provided – no major sting allergies)
- Passionate about environmental education, biodiversity, or sustainability
- Reliable, professional, and able to follow session plans while adapting to audience needs
- Hold a current Blue Card
Highly Desirable (Not Essential)
- Knowledge of honey bees, native bees, or pollination
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those with an interest in caring for country, cultural knowledge, or environmental education, with opportunities to contribute to and help champion our Pollination Partnership Program and continue to liaise with our current allies
- Experience delivering environmental, sustainability, or science education
- Background in education, childcare, or community engagement
What We Offer
- Flexible, casual work mostly during school hours
- Paid training in bee education and safe handling
- Fully prepared session materials and guidance
- A meaningful role where you’ll directly impact children’s understanding of the natural world
- Opportunities to share your knowledge, creativity, and passion
- Mentoring and support from a passionate founder who loves sharing knowledge
How to Apply
Apply here or send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected], telling us why you’d love to be part of Teralba Bees as an Education Presenter. If you have examples of prior teaching, environmental programs, or community engagement, feel free to include them.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $32.00 – $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3.0 – 12.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you allergic to bees stings or honey?
- What days of the week are you generally available, and are you able to commit to at least 6–8 hours per week during school hours?
- Do you have reliable transport to travel to schools and childcare centres across Brisbane?
- This role involves presenting to groups of children. Can you describe any experience you have speaking or presenting to groups?
- Do you have experience working with children in a professional capacity?
- Tell us a fun or surprising bee/nature fact, it can be something you’ve learned or simply something you’ve noticed (This won’t impact your application, we just love getting to know people)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
