Outdoor Education Leader

• We are seeking a part-time Outdoor Education Leader to join our passionate team
• Opportunity to educate through hands-on experiential learning
• Elevate your career at CGS

About the Role

The Outdoor Education Leader, along with the Head of Outdoor Education will facilitate high-quality, sequential learning opportunities for the whole school Outdoor Education Programme. The learning experiences are practical in nature and reflect contemporary educational thought and research.

The Outdoor Education Leader is responsible for facilitating learning activities for students, largely in the outdoors, and contributes to supporting an environment that fosters social and emotional teaching and learning.

The programs include key learning concepts and activities taught predominately in the natural environment through expedition and base camping style experiences. The learning outcomes may be achieved through, but not limited to activities such as bushwalking, mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, kayaking, canoeing, remote-environment navigation, and general expedition camping skills and knowledge.

About You

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

• Certificate IV, in Outdoor Leadership with specialisation in at least three of the following areas (highly desirable);
• Bushwalking
• Navigation
• Mountain Biking
• Flat water canoeing/kayaking
• Abseil natural surfaces
• Climbing natural and artificial surfaces
• Caving
• Excellent written English and effective interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent technological literacy across a range of applications
• Experience of at least three years working in the Outdoor Education industry
• A current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• Wilderness First Aid Certificate
• The ability to work collaboratively with other members of the CGS Team
• Current Light Rigid Drivers Licence – with the ability to drive a manual vehicle
• Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion or Surf Bronze

All team members at CGS are required to have:

• Appropriate qualifications
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check; and
• Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Staff awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• School fee concessions
• Onsite parking

Working at CGS

We strive to continuously provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do. We invite candidates of all ages, people with a disability and Indigenous Australians to apply.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a change, kick-starting your career or taking your career to the next level, we invite you to click the 'Apply' button and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria on the Position Description)
• Resume/CV

CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.