Colo Outdoor Education - Educator

St Joseph's College Hunters Hill; Colo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph’s College Colo Outdoor Education Campus invites an enthusiastic Outdoor Educator with Cert IV or Diploma to join the Colo Campus. The role supports the sequential Outdoor Education program for Years 7 to 9 and offers activities including bushwalking, canoeing, rope course, mountain biking, and leadership programs.

The successful applicant will bring strong teaching skills, commitment to Catholic ethos, and the ability to work in a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Outdoor Education with Cert IV or Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience delivering adventure activities and leading groups.
• Commitment to Catholic ethos and supportive of the College's traditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Colo Outdoor Education program for Years 7–9.
• Lead activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, ropes course and biking.
• Support curriculum development and pastoral care within a close team.

Skills

Outdoor Education

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Pastoral Care

Education

Cert IV

Diploma

Job description

Founded in 1881 by the Marist Brothers, St Joseph’s College is a boarding and day secondary boys school, whose Catholic identity is shaped by Marist spirituality and traditions. Governed by Marist Schools Australia, the College enrolment is 1,100 students.

The College seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Outdoor Educator, with relevant qualifications (such as Cert IV, Diploma or other relevant qualifications), to work at the College's Colo Outdoor Education (Colo Campus). This well-established centre is situated on 30 hectares bounded by the Colo River and the Wollemi National Park, with extensive facilities and equipment. The Colo campus is the base for the College's sequential Outdoor Education program for Years 7 - 9 and offers multiple program activities including adventure rope course, bushwalking, canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering and leadership programs for Year 11 students.

The successful applicant will have strong skills and proven teaching experience in several of the program activity areas. In addition, display commitment to the value of Outdoor Education, pastoral care, curriculum development, along with personal attributes to teach in a close-knit professional team and community.

All applicants for the above position must be supportive of the Catholic ethos and tradition of the College. This role is covered under the Education Services (Schools) General Staff Award for Cert IV and Diploma staff.

No cost, onsite accommodation is provided as part of this position. Further information, including a comprehensive role description, is available on the College website www.joeys.org or by contacting the Head of Outdoor Education, Mr Matt Goodbody, on 0431011664 or [e-mail]

Child Protection screening procedures apply.