Outdoor Education Instructor

Hillbrook Anglican School; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Public transport access

Professional learning opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hillbrook Anglican School in Enoggera, Brisbane, invites applications for an Outdoor Education Instructor. You will lead and co-lead an expansive Outdoor Education Program, delivering nature-based activities through days and camps while prioritising student safety and growth.

You will build deep program knowledge, exercise confident, timely decision-making in remote settings, and contribute to Hillbrook's learning culture. Start January 2027 on a permanent full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Outdoor Education, Education or Outdoor Leadership are essential.
• Current drivers licence and exemplary driving record (MR licence).
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or eligibility.
• Anglican Church Register Check required prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-lead delivery of an Outdoor Education Program for students.
• Deliver diverse nature-based opportunities through activity days and multi-day camps.
• Make timely, safe decisions in dynamic and remote settings with support from leadership.
• Develop deep program knowledge to lead learning outcomes confidently.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Outdoor Education qualification

Education qualification

Outdoor Leadership qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Hillbrook Anglican School is a co-educational secondary school in Enoggera, Brisbane, where we open minds, inspire hearts and nurture dreams. Guided by the motto 'In Balance We Grow', our community is defined by genuine care for young people, collegial staff culture, and a commitment to innovation in learning. We invite you to be part of it.

About the role

As a Hillbrook Outdoor Education Instructor, you will lead and co-lead delivery of an Outdoor Education Program that provide students with diverse nature-based opportunities through activity days and multi-day camps. This is a defining feature of a Hillbrook education, and the person in this role is central to it.

You will build genuine, deep knowledge of the program, our staff and our students, so that you can lead learning outcomes with confidence. The role calls for sound, timely decision-making in dynamic and remote settings, backed fully by Hillbrook's leadership.

The start date for the position is January, 2027. This is a rare opportunity - a permanent, full-time position with a genuine career pathway, something not often found in outdoor education. You will join a committed team, be stretched professionally, and have a direct and lasting impact on young people through experiences a classroom alone cannot offer.

Success in this role means knowing our program well enough to make it your own within the first year, and being recognised as a trusted, decisive leader in the outdoors.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Qualifications in Outdoor Education, Education or Outdoor Leadership are essential
• A current drivers licence and exemplary driving record (MR licence)
• Mandatory possession of, or eligibility for, a Working with Children (Blue Card)
• Anglican Church Register Check (required prior to commencement)

Competencies and Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to work productively both unsupervisedand as a collaborative team member
• Passion for Outdoor Education with a focus on adolescence and an understanding of this in theQueensland schooling context
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of students within their duty of care and other participants
• Respect and understanding of sensitive student information and appropriate disclosure and reportingrequirements
• Commitment to support the safety and wellbeing of children and the protection of children from harmconsistent with Hillbrook policies and procedures
• Willingness to expand on knowledge and skills through relevant job-based or other training
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel

About you

• You bring relevant qualifications in Outdoor Education, Education or Outdoor Leadership, with current technical certifications
• You have proven experience leading groups in remote and outdoor settings
• You are confident holding accountability and making autonomous decisions under pressure
• You meet uncertainty and stretch with composure, not hesitation
• You are genuinely committed to a team and to Hillbrook's collegial culture

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration under the Queensland Anglican Schools Enterprise Agreement 2024
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% - above the required Superannuation Guarantee, paid inaddition to salary.
• A collaborative, values-driven workplace where staff are genuinely supported
• Access to professional learning and growth opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives including staff morning teas, end-of-term lunches, coffee club, and staff social club.
• Located in the inner-north suburb of Enoggera, with free on-site and off-site parking and convenientpublic transport access.
• A beautiful campus and a community that lives its values