Sarah Wallis
Wangaratta,Australia
Summary
Environmental educator and facilitator specialising in community engagement and behaviour change. Currently working as a Waste Education Officer with Halve Waste, delivering sustainability education across schools, businesses and community groups. Combines storytelling, music, movement and hands-on learning to translate complex environmental concepts into engaging and memorable experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Halve Waste Education Officer
Albury City Council
, Australia
09.2022 - Current
- Develop and deliver waste education programs for schools, community groups and businesses across the Halve Waste region.
- Facilitate engaging workshops, school incursions, and waste facility tours.
- Collaborate with external and interna stakeholders.
- Employ creative learning tools including songs, storytelling, puppets and hands-on activities to support engagement and education.
- Build strong relationships with schools, community organisations, businesses, and regional partners, enhancing program participation and community engagement.
- Present at community forums and stakeholder events.
- Develop educational communications including social media content, promotional materials and learning resources.
- Monitor program participation and prepare reports analysing education outcomes and engagement data.
Supervisor
Kino Cinema & Westgarth Cinema
Melbourne, Australia
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Supervise cinema operations including staff coordination and front-of-house management.
- Lead teams during busy sessions and special events.
- Deliver high quality customer service and resolve customer enquiries.
- Support staff training and team communication.
Children’s Entertainer - Party Fairy
Fairyfields
Melbourne , VIC
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Create imaginative experiences that fostered creativity, participation, and connection among children aged 3–10.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Federation University
Ballarat01.2015
VCE -
Wangaratta High School
Wangaratta01.2012
Skills
- Creative communication
- Youth engagement
- Group facilitation
- Program reporting & evaluation
- Workshop development & facilitation
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Public speaking & presentations
- Educational program development
Certification
- Community Based Social Marketing Workshop (CBSM), 2023
- Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training, Yalbangarra, 2022
- First Aid Certificate, 2023
- Victorian Working With Children Check
- Class C Driver’s Licence
Community Engagement & Volunteering
Choir Leader - Yack Kids Choir
February 2023 – Present
- Facilitate weekly choir sessions for children, encouraging participation, confidence and creativity through music.
Volunteer Educator - Teachabout Program
Minyerri, Northern Territory
January 2016 – February 2016
- Designed and delivered a school holiday learning program for children aged 3–18 in a remote Indigenous community.
Timeline
Halve Waste Education Officer
Albury City Council
09.2022 - Current
Children’s Entertainer - Party Fairy
Fairyfields
03.2018 - 08.2021
Supervisor
Kino Cinema & Westgarth Cinema
11.2017 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Acting
Federation University
VCE -
Wangaratta High School