Lead, Outdoor Education Programs

KMR Management Pty Ltd; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YouthAdvance is seeking an Outdoor Education Programs Manager to lead planning, coordination and delivery of our outdoor education offerings across NSW and Australia. The role combines program management, staff leadership, logistics and safety to deliver outstanding participant experiences.

You will collaborate with award teams, guides, parents and schools while ensuring programs are well staffed, safely delivered and compliant with policies. A dynamic, hands-on leadership role awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating outdoor programs or similar operational activities.
• Experience supervising, managing or coordinating staff and/or contractors.
• Strong understanding of outdoor education safety and risk management.
• Excellent organisational and logistical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant outdoor education qualifications and/or significant industry experience.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Cert 3 in Outdoor Leadership and Cert 3 in Training & Assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end planning and delivery of YouthAdvance outdoor education programs.
• Develop and maintain annual and seasonal program schedules and staff allocations.
• Lead and support the Outdoor Education Guide Team, including rosters and onboarding.
• Maintain safety culture, coordinate risk assessments and contingency procedures.
• Monitor guide performance and provide coaching and support.
• Ensure a safe, engaging participant experience and address concerns.
• Manage logistics including transport, accommodations, equipment and suppliers.
• Maintain program information and develop Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage program budgets and seek profitability improvements without compromising safety.

Skills

Staff leadership

Program management

Logistics planning

Safety management

Communication

Organisational skills

Risk assessment

Outdoor education qualifications

Education

Outdoor leadership certification (Cert 3)

Training & Assessment Cert 3

Working with Children Check

Job description

YouthAdvance is seeking an Outdoor Education Programs Manager to lead planning, coordination and delivery of our outdoor education offerings across NSW and Australia. The role combines program management, staff leadership, logistics and safety to deliver outstanding participant experiences.

You will collaborate with award teams, guides, parents and schools while ensuring programs are well staffed, safely delivered and compliant with policies. A dynamic, hands-on leadership role awaits.