Outdoor Educator

Pymble Ladies' College Sydney; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training & development

Study assistance

Salary packaging

Discounted school fees

Fitness centre access

Health checks

Wellbeing events

Transport access

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Pymble Ladies’ College in Arcadia, NSW, seeks an enthusiastic Outdoor Educator to join our Outdoor Education team. This full‑time role supports Kindergarten to Year 12 programs, delivering experiential learning and resilience building while coordinating activities for commercial clients at Vision Valley.

Based at the Vision Valley campus with field work across NSW, interstate and overseas, you will teach seven days a week as required, including weekends and school holidays.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning, including knowledge of best practice.
• Demonstrated instructional experience or qualifications in canoeing, kayaking, bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking, high ropes and low ropes.
• A Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation, or an equivalent or higher certificate or degree.
• A Wilderness or Remote First Aid Certificate, or a willingness to obtain this.
• Bronze Medallion Pool Safety or above.
• A working understanding of risk management and work, health and safety in an outdoor environment.
• Well‑developed communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Effective relationship management skills with external service providers, parents, local residents and other stakeholders.
• The ability to identify, support and lead improvement of an evolving program.
• Physical fitness and health, and the ability to promote a healthy lifestyle to students.
• An understanding of the importance of student health and wellbeing, balanced workloads and appropriate support where necessary.
• A willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College.

Aufgaben

• Deliver Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning programs from Kindergarten to Year 12, focusing on personal development, connections with peers, staff and the environment.
• Lead and facilitate safe and enjoyable programs for commercial clients at the Vision Valley campus in Arcadia.
• Work across seven days a week as required, including weekend events and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award journeys.

Kenntnisse

Outdoor Education

Experiential Learning

Canoeing

Bushwalking

Rock climbing

Mountain biking

High/Low ropes

First Aid

Time management

Ausbildung

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

Wilderness/Remote First Aid

Bronze Medallion Pool Safety

Education or Outdoor Education degree

Leaders Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Jobbeschreibung

Pymble Ladies' College Sydney – Arcadia NSW

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world‑class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non‑teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

Pymble Ladies’ College is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Outdoor Educator to join our Outdoor Education team. This is a permanent, full‑time position with a commencement date subject to mutual agreement.

Reporting to the Head of Outdoor Education, Outdoor Educators are integral to the delivery of exceptional Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning programs from Kindergarten to Year 12, with a focus on personal development, connections with peers, staff and the environment, and building resilience, problem solving and collaboration skills. Outdoor Educators also lead and facilitate safe and enjoyable programs for commercial clients at the College’s Vision Valley campus in Arcadia.

The role is based predominantly at the Vision Valley campus, with a significant field work component. Programs are delivered at Pymble, Vision Valley and other locations in NSW, interstate and overseas. You will work across seven days of the week as required, including a set number of weekend events each year, and will lead weekend and school holiday programs such as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award adventurous journeys.

Our kind of educator

You will display the following skills and attributes:

• Proven experience in Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning, including knowledge of best practice.


• Demonstrated instructional experience or qualifications in areas such as canoeing, kayaking, bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking, high ropes and low ropes.


• A Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation, or an equivalent or higher certificate or degree.


• A Wilderness or Remote First Aid Certificate, or a willingness to obtain this.


• Bronze Medallion Pool Safety or above.


• A working understanding of risk management and work, health and safety in an outdoor environment.


• Well‑developed communication, time management and organisational skills.


• Effective relationship management skills with external service providers, parents, local residents and other stakeholders.


• The ability to identify, support and lead improvement of an evolving program.


• Physical fitness and health, and the ability to promote a healthy lifestyle to students.


• An understanding of the importance of student health and wellbeing, balanced workloads and appropriate support where necessary.


• A willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College.

The following would be highly regarded

• A tertiary qualification in Education or Outdoor Education.


• Leaders Wilderness Advanced First Aid or above.


• Experience leading remote area expeditions.


• Activity specific qualifications in canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking or high ropes.
  

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world‑class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non‑teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

Pymble Ladies’ College is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Outdoor Educator to join our Outdoor Education team. This is a permanent, full‑time position with a commencement date subject to mutual agreement.

Reporting to the Head of Outdoor Education, Outdoor Educators are integral to the delivery of exceptional Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning programs from Kindergarten to Year 12, with a focus on personal development, connections with peers, staff and the environment, and building resilience, problem solving and collaboration skills. Outdoor Educators also lead and facilitate safe and enjoyable programs for commercial clients at the College’s Vision Valley campus in Arcadia.

The role is based predominantly at the Vision Valley campus, with a significant field work component. Programs are delivered at Pymble, Vision Valley and other locations in NSW, interstate and overseas. You will work across seven days of the week as required, including a set number of weekend events each year, and will lead weekend and school holiday programs such as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award adventurous journeys.

Our kind of educator

You will display the following skills and attributes:

• Proven experience in Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning, including knowledge of best practice.


• Demonstrated instructional experience or qualifications in areas such as canoeing, kayaking, bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking, high ropes and low ropes.


• A Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation, or an equivalent or higher certificate or degree.


• A Wilderness or Remote First Aid Certificate, or a willingness to obtain this.


• Bronze Medallion Pool Safety or above.


• A working understanding of risk management and work, health and safety in an outdoor environment.


• Well‑developed communication, time management and organisational skills.


• Effective relationship management skills with external service providers, parents, local residents and other stakeholders.


• The ability to identify, support and lead improvement of an evolving program.


• Physical fitness and health, and the ability to promote a healthy lifestyle to students.


• An understanding of the importance of student health and wellbeing, balanced workloads and appropriate support where necessary.


• A willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College.

The following would be highly regarded

• A tertiary qualification in Education or Outdoor Education.


• Leaders Wilderness Advanced First A f id or above.


• Experience leading remote area expeditions.


• Activity specific qualifications in canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking or high ropes.
  

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co‑curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work‑life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

• Training and professional development support


• Financial support towards additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval)


• Salary packaging options


• Discounted school fees (where applicable)


• Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport Program


• Annual preventative health checks


• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events


• Close to public transport and nearby (street) parking


• Access to "Pymble Discounts", which is a retail platform offering employees discounts at over 700 retailers

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.

The start date for this opportunity is negotiable and may include onsite accommodation.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for this opportunity will close on 12th November 2026.

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.