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    63%
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    3.9(19 ratings)
    Career development
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    Benefits & perks
    3.7(19 ratings)
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    3.5(19 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.7(19 ratings)
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    5.0
    School Booking Coordinator
    Feb 2026
    Bowden SA 50071 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Working in education is a fullfilling role that I enjoy every day.
    The good thingsI enjoy working in a collaborative team that communicates well. I have excellent work life balance.
    The challengesI feel engaged and mentally stimulated at work every day. When I have challenges at work, I am supported by my manager.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Educator
    Aug 2023
    Sydney NSW 2000
    19 out of 20 years were amazing, the final year Management made it impossible to stay.
    The good thingsStakeholder/ Community engagement. The day to day overall impact the Educator has upon students, teachers, schools as a whole and the wider community. A most rewarding and valuable career when managed correctly.
    The challengesWatching a highly professional and well respected not for profit organisation become reduced to just another business model, with little regard for the professionals working on the ground. Teaching mental health and well being every day and then watching (and then experiencing) the lack of regard Managers have for Educator’s own mental health and well being.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Educator
    Sep 2021
    A disappointing time in a workplace I really valued
    The good things-Being around the kids -Teaching the students about the importance of healthy living
    The challenges-Management aren’t connected with educators - if you’re a casual- you are required to drop everything to work anywhere in the city/state - long study period to become a “qualified” educator, constant feedback - great courses to deliver for juniors, out of touch for higher grades - very upsetting and unprofessional exit for a company that ethos is respectful relationship
    5.0
    Facilitator
    Mar 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    opportunity to make a difference and have fun at the same time
    The good thingsFantastic work environment, what an amazing team of people to work with.
    The challengesBeing an NFP can be limiting as to funding available
    5.0
    Education Manager VIC/TAS
    Feb 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I wish I had started working here earlier!
    The good thingsWhat a privilege it is to work for this organisation; a non-for-profit charity! I have worked in Education for many years and here I have the opportunity to continue impacting students' lives through educating them on all things health and wellbeing. Everyone knows Healthy Harold the giraffe, to work in a place that has such a positive feel and energy with a fun giraffe puppet to drive these messages is so motivating. I see school children buzzing with excitement when they get to meet Harold himself through their education experience. It makes working here just great fun and very rewarding!
    The challengesI wish there was greater recognition of the organisation's long-lasting impact on students so that increased funding could allow for more students to have the Harold experience.
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Educator
    Nov 2019
    All Australia
    Fun job in the short term.
    The good thingsIndependence Fun Good hours 830-4 or 8-330
    The challengesIsolation Travel Staying away from home Lack of support and understanding from management
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Educator
    Nov 2019
    All Australia
    Minimal pay for huge work
    The good thingsVisiting schools, travel expenses, accomodation
    The challengesManagement, pay, work environment
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Engagement Coordinator
    Sep 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great experience that opens your eyes to the challenges that pre-school and primary schools students of today face. Knowing that we are here to help them through and guide students in the right direction.
    The good thingsWorking for a non-for-profit is a great experience that I think everyone should experience. Everyone is willing to help everyone in any role. Constantly opportunities to learn and grown in your role. Great work life balance! Great experience being able to help children of today's society by giving them the smarts to deal with the hard stuff.
    The challengesHaving to raise our own funds to create new and improved initiatives, but this is all part of the great reward.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Educator
    Sep 2019
    current employee
    Life Education Victoria is an excellent place to work!
    The good thingsLife Education Victoria is a great organization that is constantly striving to deliver high impact, innovative Programs to schools. The culture of the workplace is fantastic and I highly recommend it as a place to work.
    The challengesWorking independently can have its challenges but the Office and Facilitator Team are all very supportive.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Schools
    Sep 2019
    current employee
    Fantastic
    The good thingsThis not for profit organisation is in such an exciting growth period. New managers, new team members, and 2020 fast approaching. It's such a wonderful environment to be in, where fresh ideas and new perspectives are part of every day.
    The challengesTrying to harness opportunities! There is so much potential!
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Education
    Sep 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Excited by the potential to grow professionally as an organisation and personally as an individual
    The good thingsI love being part of a passionate, innovative team that works daily to positively impact the health and wellbeing of Australian children.
    The challengesAs a NFP organisation, you always want to do more, to achieve more and to stretch further. The challenge is always looking for relevant, resourceful, innovative ways to increase reach and create more meaningful impact.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Marketing
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    An amazing not-for-profit who is making a real difference with children across Australia.
    The good thingsIt is extremely rewarding to work for an organisation which has a massive impact within the community. To see how our educators are making a major difference and hearing the stories aligned to this, really is the major benefit of working for this organisation.
    The challengesThere are so many opportunities for the organisation - it can be challenging to not want to do them all at once.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Human Resources Role
    Sep 2019
    Great organisation with passionate people
    The good thingsWork with like-minded people who are passionate about the cause. Great role flexibility to balance work and family.
    The challengesSometimes not having enough hours in the day to get everything done.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Data Manager
    Aug 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    A heart-breaking disappointment
    The good thingsThe Educators are running an excellent program, despite what goes on behind the scenes.
    The challengesThe workplace culture is highly toxic and it comes straight from the top. Nothing is as it seems at first. When it happens you'll know.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Education
    Jul 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    So happy to work for this company!
    The good thingsGreat team atmosphere with a supportive and encouraging management. Excellent work/life balance
    The challengesNone, everything has been fine
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Program Facilitator
    Jul 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Working for Life Education has been a great experience
    The good thingsCreating impactful memories for children. Teaching them the skills to deal with different situations
    The challengesRemote working but I had a fantastic manager and team who were able to keep in contact with me.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Operations
    Jul 2019
    current employee
    Rewarding and Supportive
    The good thingsWorking for Life Education has been very rewarding in many aspects. The skills our program gives children are invaluable. It means a lot to me to work for a charity who create such an impact in schools. The work environment is wonderful with supportive team members and management.
    The challengesThere is such a high demand for our program that we do not always have availability.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Educator
    May 2019
    All Australia3 to 4 years in the role
    A challenge all round
    The good thingsWorking with children Making a difference to health outcomes
    The challengesOut-dated resources Lack of funding
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Education Officer
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Love working for Life Education.
    The good thingsFantastic staff to work with. Never the same everyday.
    The challengesRemoteness of working away from Head Office and working independently in remote areas.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Life Education
    Oct 2017
    Great organisation, poor culture
    The good thingsLocation of the Queensland office is good
    The challengesPoor management and communication
    2 people found this helpful
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