Outdoor Education Teacher

Brisbane Girls Grammar School; Imbil; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane Girls Grammar School invites applications from experienced Outdoor Education Teachers to join our Marrapatta campus for a full-time, one-year contract in 2027, covering Parental Leave. Located in Sunshine Coast Hinterland, the Memorial Outdoor Education Centre offers immersive learning experiences.

You will deliver programs, supervise students, support wellbeing, and contribute to activities like canoeing, bushwalking, and ropes courses, while maintaining safety and planning resources.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Outdoor Education programs.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain student safety.
• Qualifications across canoeing, bushwalking, mountain biking, ropes course activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the School’s Outdoor Education Program and lead students.
• Supervise and care for students, including overnight stays.
• Guide students in outdoor pursuits and manage safety, first aid, medications, and dietary needs.

Skills

Outdoor Education

Student supervision

Wilderness First Aid

4WD driving

Canoeing

Bushwalking

Mountain biking

Ropes course activities

Risk management

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Education

Instructional qualifications

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Brisbane Girls Grammar School establishes the educational foundation for girls and young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination, and integrity. One of Australia’s leading girls’ schools, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school, established in 1875 as one of Queensland’s original Grammar schools.The School’s curious, adventurous, and principled students are supported by a community of parents, alumnae and friends that values the finest traditions and aspirations in education.

About the Role

Brisbane Girls Grammar School invites applications from experienced Outdoor Education Teachers to join our dedicated Marrapatta campus for a full-time, one-year contract in 2027, covering Parental Leave.

Located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland, just two hours north of Brisbane, the Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre provides a unique setting for immersive and engaging learning experiences beyond the classroom. Our Outdoor Education Program offers students valuable opportunities to develop confidence, resilience, independence and an appreciation of the natural environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring students through the delivery of the School’s Outdoor Education Program
• Supporting students’ personal growth and providing care of students, including supervision during overnight and campout stays
• Supervising and guiding students through a range of outdoor pursuits, including canoeing, bushwalking, mountain biking, and challenge ropes course activities
• Following established procedures to support the health, safety and wellbeing of students in the residential setting, including promoting positive relationships, and managing medication, allergies, and dietary requirements and first aid
• Contributing to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, as required
• Assisting in the planning, administration, resource development and preparation of Outdoor Education activities.

Further information about the role is available in the Position Description on the School’s Careers website.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A comprehensive understanding of outdoor education pedagogies and demonstrated expertise in the delivery of an Outdoor Education Program
• The ability to follow established procedures and maintain a strong focus on student safety and wellbeing
• Relevant instructional qualifications and experience across a range of outdoor pursuits, including canoeing, bushwalking, mountain biking, and challenge ropes courses
• A current Wilderness First Aid qualification, or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated experience driving four-wheel drive vehicles in off-road environments

Child Safety and Employment Requirements

Brisbane Girls Grammar School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of every student in our care. The successful applicant will be required to comply with our Child Safety policies, Code of Conduct and Child Safety legislation.

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QTC).

Eligibility

• Confirmation of your Australian work rights.