Adventure Education Leader for Camps & Expeditions

COOEEads; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% superannuation

Professional development funding

Salary packaging

Daily barista coffee

Morning tea and discounted lunches

Onsite health clinic

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave (14 weeks)

School fee concessions

Onsite parking

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School seeks an Outdoor Education Leader to instruct and lead students in bushwalking, navigation, mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, paddling and caving across Year 1 to Year 11. You will guide student groups on camps and expeditions, ensuring high participation and inclusive experiences in the outdoors.

The role requires 3+ years of outdoor leadership, remote first aid, and a Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership with multiple activity specialisations.

Qualifications

• Hold remote or wilderness first aid certification and CPR.
• Hold the activity qualifications the School requires for each activity the leader instructs.
• Obtain a Light Rigid driver licence, with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• A Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership, with specialisation in at least three of bushwalking, navigation, mountain biking, paddling, abseiling, climbing and caving.
• At least three years’ experience leading groups in the outdoor education sector.
• Demonstrated competence instructing technical activities and leading groups on multi-day expeditions in remote settings.
• Clear written and spoken English, and sound technological literacy for planning, records and communication.
• A commitment to child-safe practice and to working as a team.

Responsibilities

• Instruct bushwalking, navigation, mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, paddling and caving.
• Lead student groups on camps, expeditions and journey-based programmes.
• Ensure participation rates remain high and every student experiences the outdoors inclusively.
• Work overnight and multi-day programmes, weekends and early starts as rostered.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Group leadership

English communication

Education

Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership

Bronze Medallion

Diploma of Outdoor Leadership

Job description

Canberra Grammar School seeks an Outdoor Education Leader to instruct and lead students in bushwalking, navigation, mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, paddling and caving across Year 1 to Year 11. You will guide student groups on camps and expeditions, ensuring high participation and inclusive experiences in the outdoors.

The role requires 3+ years of outdoor leadership, remote first aid, and a Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership with multiple activity specialisations.