Outdoor Education Facilitiator

St Peter's College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peter’s College in Adelaide is seeking Casual Outdoor Education Facilitators for 2027. The role is field-based, supporting students during Outdoor Education experiences, with preparation and pack-up of activities on camp.

Programs cover camp sites at Finniss, Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula and Mount Lofty Ranges, and may include interstate trips. Start February 2027, with opportunities for additional programs in Term 3 and 4, 2027.

Qualifications

• Willingness to support the School's values and Anglican ethos.
• Experience in working with young people.
• Expedition experience is desirable.
• Ability to facilitate in a remote area with a co-facilitator.
• Provide a First Aid and/or Wilderness First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Work with students to ensure they are well prepared and appropriately supported during Outdoor Education experiences.
• Primarily field-based with preparation, set-up and pack-up of activities on camp.
• Deliver programs across Finniss River campsite, Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula and Mount Lofty Ranges, including interstate trips.
• Start in February 2027 and progress to the Year 10 Journey (21 Days) in June; additional programs may be available in Term 3 and 4, 2027.
• Refer to the Position Description for further information.

Skills

Values alignment

Experience with youth

Expedition experience

Remote area facilitation

First Aid / Wilderness First Aid

Job description

About St Peter’s College

St Peter’s College has an unwavering commitment to the education of boys and our vision is to be an exceptional community of learning. Our values of Truth, Respect and Service are a strong and constant part of school life. Today, and for more than 179 years, our most important work is shaping the character of boys and young men – developing a sense of service, courage, commitment and integrity.

Job Type: Casual

Location: SPSC Main Campus

Job Category: Outdoor Education

About St Peter’s College

St Peter’s College has an unwavering commitment to the education of boys and our vision is to be an exceptional community of learning. Our values of Truth, Respect and Service are a strong and constant part of school life. Today, and for more than 179 years, our most important work is shaping the character of boys and young men – developing a sense of service, courage, commitment and integrity.

We are a school with a rich tapestry of history and tradition. St Peter’s College was founded in 1847, just 11 years after South Australia was established. The school is set on 32 hectares of magnificent grounds and is only three kilometres from Adelaide’s city centre. With beautiful buildings, both historic and modern, our educational facilities and sports fields are among the best in the country. Our grounds are extensive, with seven ovals, a hockey pitch, 20 tennis courts and a state-of-the-art sports centre with swimming pool and full gymnasium. We also have an outdoor education campus at Finniss, near Lake Alexandrina, about an hour’s drive from Adelaide.

St Peter’s College is an Anglican boys’ school, offering an exceptional education to approximately 1,600 students from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. We also offer boarding facilities and our modern Boarding House provides a homely, safe and comfortable experience for approximately 100 boys from Years 7 to 12.

We are honoured to have been educating the minds, hearts and spirits of students for more than 179 years. We are proud of our old scholars and their contributions to society and our alumni include three Nobel Laureates, 10 Australian Premiers and 42 Rhodes Scholars. A team of dedicated staff ensures St Peter’s College provides the best educational experiences for our boys. Our skilled staff work across a wide range of areas including teaching, IT, finance and corporate services, and grounds and maintenance. Each staff member plays a valuable role in ensuring the school nurtures educated and considerate young men.

Job Description

About the position

St Peter's College is currently seeking applications for Casual Outdoor Education Facilitators for 2027. As an Outdoor Education Facilitator, you will work with students to ensure they are well prepared and appropriately supported whilst participating in their Outdoor Education experiences. The role is primarily field based with additional preparation, set-up and pack-up of activities on camp. Students embark on their ‘Pushing the Boundaries’ Outdoor Education program in Year 1, which culminates in Year 10 with the 21 Day Journey in June.

Programs see our younger students grow skills through our Outdoor Education Campsite on the Finniss River, while older students venture into the wild regions of the Flinders Ranges, Yorke Peninsula and Mount Lofty Ranges, as well as interstate.

Opportunities for successful applicants will commence in February 2027 and build to the Year 10 Journey (21 Days) in June. Further opportunity is available for programs in Term 3 and 4, 2027.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

Desired Skills And Experience

As the successful applicant you will have

• A willingness to support the School's values and Anglican ethos.
• Experience in working with young people.
• Expedition experience (working on extended expeditions is desirable, but not essential).
• The ability to facilitate in a remote area (in conjunction with a co-facilitator and program support).
• Provide a First Aid and/or Wilderness First Aid Certificate.

Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to have a South Australian Working with Children Check and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care Certificate - Fundamentals and Masterclass.

Why Work For Us

St Peter's College offers a welcoming learning community connected by a shared vision and values. Our staff take great pride in delivering an exceptional education experience for our students who are motivated to learn, and for our families who truly value their partnership with the School. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where knowledge and expertise are built through professional growth and development opportunities. Our incredible facilities are complemented by the resources required to engage students in innovative and creative ways. With a focus on the pastoral care and wellbeing of both staff and students, the inclusive, community-focused culture of the School provides an environment in which staff are supported to perform their best.

Applications close Wednesday 25 th November 2026.

The School reserves the right to interview applicants prior to the closing date and to proceed to appointment if a suitable candidate is identified.

The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's Child Protection Policy.

St Peter's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.