Head of Outdoor Experiences

In alignment with our school motto, “Courage Starts Here,” we are introducing a new position - Head of Outdoor Experiences (PP-12). This represents a bold step forward in nurturing resilience, curiosity, and leadership across the College. This role will be instrumental in designing and coordinating a cohesive, developmentally appropriate outdoor experiences program that spans from PP to Year 12, embedding experiential learning into the heart of our curriculum.

**Your Role in the Adventure**:
EMBRACE - Champion a culture of safety, support and inclusivity across all outdoor programs.
CREATE - Enhance immersive outdoor learning experiences that promote growth and resilience.
SOAR - Lead Outdoor experiences that build confidence, teamwork and leadership skills.
BLAZE - Inspire students from Pre-Primary to Year 12 to connect with nature and challenge themselves.
IMPACT - Model excellence in risk management, facilitation, and outdoor leadership.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced educator to lead and strategically develop our Outdoor Experiences program in a part-time capacity (0.9 FTE, negotiable and with the ability to grow in 2027), starting in Term 1, 2026.

This exciting role includes a 0.2 FTE component dedicated to IGSSA interschool sport coordination, offering a dynamic blend of outdoor education and sporting leadership.

We are a Uniting Church Day and boarding school for girls, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 located in Como, close to the river and Perth CBD.

All members of our school community are encouraged to find the fun in each day - together, we celebrate the joy of curiosity, exploration and discovery in building learning adventures for life.

**The successful applicants will have**:

- Diploma of Teaching or a Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a Graduate Diploma of Education.
- Current TRBWA Membership
- National Police Clearance
- Current Working with Children card (WWC)
- Current First Aid
- Current Surf Bronze Medallion or START
- Current Resuscitation
- Appropriate Driver’s License to drive school buses
- Specific activity-related instructor qualifications (e.g. roping, paddling, Bush Walking)

**The following essential criteria must be addressed in your cover letter**:

- Strategic curriculum development ability to align Outdoor experiences across the College
- Experience with risk management and safety, planning and response to potential emergency situations.
- Leading a variety of outdoor education and leadership experiences across large groups (e.g. school years), fostering progressive educational values and principles.
- Experience instructing/coordinating specific Outdoor Education experiences - depending on area of specialisation/personal competence.
- Demonstrated experience with Outdoor Education activity equipment selection and use.
- Commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment.

**On Offer**
- Competitive salary package based on skills & experience in OED & Teaching.
- Best practice ICT resources.
- Significant professional learning opportunities
- Generous leave provisions, including an annual Wellness Day and three Boarders’ Long Weekends.
- Excellent working environment and state-of-the-art facilities.
- Free onsite parking, free flu vaccinations and, where applicable, staff tuition discounts.

**Applications close 8 am Monday 3 November 2025.**:
**Interviews may commence prior to this date.**

**How to Apply**:

- ** Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae** outlining your personal details, qualifications, relevant work history and education. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
- ** Work-related referees**: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is preferable that one referee should be your present Line Manager. You may include one personal referee as well.