
Job Title | Outdoor Education Specialist |
Company Name | Caulfield Grammar School |
Type | Contract/Temp | Full-time |
Location | Yarra Junction Campus |
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Application Deadline | 26/05/2025 |
Apply to | Employment@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au |
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Job Description
Join us in creating an unforgettable experience for our students where they get to discover their potential and embrace the beauty of learning. In addition to our hard top eco cabins, we welcome our new residential, semi-permanent safari lodge tents set up, where we aim to build enriching experiences for our students and provide them with an opportunity to immerse themselves in nature while cultivating their passion for the outdoors.
We invite Outdoor Education Teachers and Specialists to bring their passion and expertise to our beautiful Yarra Junction campus. Here, you will have the chance to do what you love in a setting that inspires creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Whether you’re leading students through nature-based activities, fostering a sense of community, or mentoring residential Trainees as they embark on their traineeship, your contributions will play a vital role in shaping our students’ experiences.
There are multiple opportunities on the go for the remainder of 2025 and the potential to consider future opportunities for 2026
- Full Time, Fixed Term opportunity starting in Term 3 until end week 4 of Term 4
- Full Time, (Casual) 2 x 4 week opportunities starting 26 August or 6 October. These opportunities can be combined.
Key responsibilities
- Provide feedback on and oversee the delivery of the residential curriculum while maintaining detailed daily notes on the wellbeing and learning of students.
- Contribute to initiatives and problem solving by preparing materials, equipment, and resources and manage program logistics, including transportation arrangements, site preparation, and activity set-up.
- Develop and maintain trusting relationships with students, parents, teachers and other support staff and establish a culture of care for all facilities used and/or owned by the school.
- Facilitate outdoor activities, ensuring a safe and positive learning experience and ensuring adherence to safety protocols, while promoting teamwork and inclusivity.
- Be committed to providing a safe physical and emotional environment where students are respected and treated with dignity in an appropriate professional and caring manner.
- Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours
Key Criteria:
- Experience in Outdoor and Environmental Education
- Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership (desirable)
- Training and experience in the facilitation of various outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, team-building exercises, and nature exploration is highly desirable.
- Previous experience working in an outdoor education or similar setting is highly desirable.
- Level 2 First Aid (or Remote Area First Aid) and Anaphylaxis Management Certificate, Driver’s License
- Current Employment WWCC or VIT
Enquiries: Employment@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au
Please submit your application by clicking on the APPLY button to be directed to our website.
Applicants will be required to undergo background checks as per the Schools Security Vetting Policy and guidelines.