Outdoor Education Instructor

16 hours ago

Bairnsdale Gippsland, Australia Wesley College Melbourne Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools.  With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana, Lochend and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes.

We are seeking a passionate, innovative and engaging and qualified Outdoor Education Instructor for a permanent 0.6 FTE position at our Mallana Campus commencing on the 21st January 2026. This position is primarily working with Year 10 students.

Camp Mallana is located on the Gippsland lakes, near Bairnsdale, and provides Outdoor Education programs for Years 6 and Year 10 students from Wesley College city campuses.  Programs offer five to six-day camps, using activities such as sailing, sea kayaking, bike touring, bushwalking and camping. Reporting to the Head of Program the role is one which requires initiative, energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work with, and alongside other dedicated professionals.

The Outdoor Education program aims to link students to the natural world, through:

  • The use of vivid landscapes.
  • Teaching basic outdoor skills.
  • Encouraging environmental awareness and action.

The role of the Outdoor Education Instructor is to support teaching staff in the efficient running of the Mallana program. In making this appointment, the College is seeking applicants who, among other qualities, can demonstrate:

  • A desire and passion for working with groups of young people
  • Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership or higher
  • Qualifications and experience in a range of outdoor activities including sailing, sea kayaking, bike touring, bushwalking and camping.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with a broad range of people
  • Familiarity with computers and a high level of personal organisation.
  • The ability to prioritise work in a demanding and ever-changing environment

Work will be undertaken across a variety of shifts and including sleepovers and other night work during campouts. Accommodation and meals are provided onsite whilst camps are in session.

Please visit  for a position description and to apply online. Applications will only be accepted via Seek, Adventure Pro or Wesley College website.

For further information, please contact Kate Hogarth

Applications close at 5:00pm on 10 October 2025.

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence prior to the close date.

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.

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