Outdoor Educator

Education & Training; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Salary packaging options

Discounted school fees

Aquatic and Fitness Centre access

Annual health checks

Staff Wellbeing team

Public transport access

Pymble Discounts

Job summary

Pymble Ladies’ College is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Outdoor Educator to join our Outdoor Education team. This full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional programs for Kindergarten to Year 12, with emphasis on personal development, peer and staff connections, and environmental awareness.

You will lead and facilitate safe programs for commercial clients at Vision Valley and across NSW, interstate and overseas.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation or higher.
• Wilderness or Remote First Aid Certificate.
• Bronze Medallion Pool Safety or above.
• Experience in Outdoor Education and experiential learning.
• Understanding of risk management and WHS in outdoor settings.
• Strong communication, time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Outdoor Education and experiential learning programs from Kindergarten to Year 12.
• Lead safe and enjoyable programs for commercial clients at Vision Valley campus.
• Coordinate fieldwork across NSW, interstate and overseas.
• Lead weekend and school holiday programs such as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award adventures.
• Promote student health, wellbeing, resilience and teamwork.

Skills

Outdoor Education

Experiential Learning

Communication

Time Management

Organisation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

Tertiary qualification in Education/Outdoor Education

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Bronze Medallion Pool Safety

Job description

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.
  

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

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.