Description:
Join Our Award-Winning Outdoor Education Team!
Position: Outdoor Education Group Leader (Casual)
Location: Trinity Anglican School, Cairns
Overnight Rate: $534.24
Casual Hourly Rate: $47.70
Are you passionate about the great outdoors and inspiring young minds? Trinity Anglican School, Cairns, is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Outdoor Education Group Leader to join our dynamic, award-winning team.
Why Trinity Anglican School? Trinity Anglican School is the leading independent Anglican school in Cairns, renowned for excellence in Far North Queensland. With campuses at White Rock (K-12) and Kewarra Beach (K-6), our Outdoor Education department has received numerous accolades, including the 2022 Outdoor Education Australia ‘Best Program Award’ and the 2022 Australian Education Awards Excellence Award for ‘Best Co-Curricular Program’.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and inspire groups in a variety of outdoor activities, including remote hiking, off-track navigation, canoeing, kayaking, abseiling, climbing, ropes courses, and mountain biking.
- Create unforgettable experiences for students, fostering a love for the outdoors and personal growth.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants, providing expert guidance and supervision.
What We're Looking For:
- Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation/Leadership, or equivalent.
- Wilderness First Aid and current CPR.
- Bronze Medallion or Pool Lifeguard.
- Paddle Australia Canoe Instructor.
- Experience on longer (10 days plus) journey-based programs;
- Experience in dynamic risk assessment and incident management.
Special Opportunity: Come and work for a 6-week block on our 19-day journey-based Year 9 Outdoor Education program this August! Reasonable travel costs considered.
Why Cairns?
Cairns is an outdoor enthusiast's dream come true. Nestled between the Great Barrier Reef and the lush Wet Tropics rainforest, and extending into the savannah country, it offers unparalleled opportunities for adventure and exploration. The tropical climate ensures relative warm weather year-round, perfect for outdoor activities. Cairns also boasts modern amenities and a laid-back lifestyle, making it an ideal place to achieve the perfect work-life balance.
How to Apply: We’d love to hear from you! Please provide the following information in Microsoft Word or PDF format to be assessed for this position:
- Your current résumé.
- A cover letter outlining your experience for this position.
We will process applications as they come through, so please apply today!
Contact Us: For more information, visit our website, or email us at outdooreducation@tas.qld.edu.au.
Suitability to Work with Children, Students, and Young People: To ensure your suitability to work with children, students, and young people, the following checks will be undertaken in the recruitment process:
- National Register Screen (Anglican School’s Commission)
- Blue Card Suitability (No Card, No Start)
- Reference Checks
- Child Protection Certificate
Join us in creating life-changing outdoor experiences!
Outdoor Education TAS Position Description - Outdoor Education Group Leader