Teacher - Outdoor & Environmental Education

Queensland Department of Education; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre on the Gold Coast is seeking a dedicated teacher with outdoor education experience to plan, facilitate and evaluate learning programs in outdoor contexts.

The role involves delivering engaging outdoor and environmental education aligned with curriculum priorities, applying CARAs and SOPs for safety, and fostering student wellbeing and growth through experiential learning.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland teacher registration and outdoor education qualifications and experience.
• Strong pedagogical practice and ability to facilitate high-quality learning in outdoor environments.
• Competence in managing groups and activities, aligning with CARAs/SOPs for student safety.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Flexibility, initiative and willingness to contribute to collegial learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centred outdoor and environmental education programs aligned with curriculum priorities.
• Apply outdoor education techniques in activities such as kayaking, bushwalking, climbing and aquatic activities.
• Apply CARAs and SOPs to manage risks and ensure student safety.
• Foster student wellbeing, engagement, and personal growth through experiential learning.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to plan, deliver and reflect on programs.

Skills

Outdoor ed experience

Pedagogical practice

Group safety management

Communication skills

Education

Teaching qualification

QCT registration (full or provisional)

Australian working rights or visa

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Tallebudgera QLD

Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre is a Queensland Department of Education facility located on the Gold Coast, between Tallebudgera Creek and North Palm Beach. It provides specialised outdoor and environmental education programs, including day visitsand residential camps, helping students develop teamwork, leadership, resilience and environmental awareness through hands-on learning experiences.

We are seeking a teacher with demonstrated outdoor education experience and relevant qualifications to plan, facilitate and evaluate learning programs in outdoor contexts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching and learning: Deliver engaging, student-centred outdoor and environmental education programs aligned with curriculum priorities and program intentions.
• Outdoor education qualifications and experience: Apply relevant technical skills and qualifications in activities such as kayaking, bushwalking, climbing, aquatic activities and other outdoor pursuits.
• Risk management and student safety: Apply Curriculum Activity Risk Assessments (CARAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established safety practices to support safe and inclusive learning.
• Student wellbeing and engagement: Foster positive relationships, student agency, confidence, teamwork and personal growth through experiential learning.
• Collegial engagement: Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to plan, deliver, reflect on and continually improve programs.

About you:

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Current Queensland teacher registration and relevant outdoor education qualifications and experience.
• Strong pedagogical practice, and the ability to facilitate high-quality learning in diverse outdoor environments.
• Competence and confidence in managing groups, outdoor activities and the ability to align practice to the CARAs and SOPs to manage student safety.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Flexibility, initiative and the ability to respond to changing conditions and student needs.
• A commitment to inclusive, student-centred learning and culturally responsive practice.
• A willingness to contribute to collegial learning, shared responsibilities and continuous improvement.

Experience delivering residential outdoor education programs and working within Queensland Department of Education outdoor and environmental education settings would be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicumreports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

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All applicants are encouraged to apply to theDepartment of Education Teacher Application Portalto be considered for current and future roles.

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.