Residential Outdoor Education Program Assistant

St Peters Lutheran College; Crows Nest; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

St Peters Lutheran College – Crows Nest QLD is seeking enthusiastic Program Assistants for the Ironbark Outdoor Education Centre. The role involves student supervision, pastoral care, and delivering programs across community living, outdoor adventure, farm activities and personal development in a unique residential setting.

Location is Crows Nest with a January 2027 start. This is a part-time role (22.8 hours per week) from Friday to Monday, based at the Ironbark Centre operated by St Peters

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education, youth, community or volunteer settings.
• Understanding of adolescent development and desire to support growth and learning.
• Ability to supervise groups of students in outdoor/ residential settings.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Well-developed organisational skills and ability to handle confidential information.
• Reasonable physical fitness for outdoor, farm, maintenance tasks.
• Experience or knowledge in outdoor education, farming, catering, horse riding or related disciplines is valued.
• Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Support student supervision, pastoral care, program delivery and operational tasks within a residential learning environment.
• Collaborate with students and staff across community living, outdoor adventure, farm activities and personal development programs.

Skills

Youth supervision

Adolescent development

Group supervision

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Outdoor education

Catering/farming/horse riding

Christian ethos

Job description

St Peters Lutheran College – Crows Nest QLD is seeking enthusiastic Program Assistants for the Ironbark Outdoor Education Centre. The role involves student supervision, pastoral care, and delivering programs across community living, outdoor adventure, farm activities and personal development in a unique residential setting.

Location is Crows Nest with a January 2027 start. This is a part-time role (22.8 hours per week) from Friday to Monday, based at the Ironbark Centre operated by St Peters