Permanent Ongoing role (2027 Commencement)

Role Highlights

A rare leadership role in an educational setting recognised internationally for its creative approach.

The prospect to work collaboratively with the College Executive, teaching staff and external providers to deliver meaningful, student-centred outdoor learning experiences delivering a capabilities-focused curriculum.

Lead a well-established program that develops student confidence, resilience, leadership and self-awareness through authentic learning opportunities.

Join a professional, values-driven College community committed to innovation, continuous improvement and ongoing professional growth.

The Role

The Head of Outdoor Learning provides strategic and operational leadership of the College's Outdoor Learning Program (OLP), overseeing the planning, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of outdoor learning experiences from Bush School through to Year 12.

Leading a team of experienced educators and specialist outdoor staff, the Head of Outdoor Learning is responsible for ensuring all programs are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with relevant legislative, regulatory and industry standards. The role also works closely with College leaders, staff, students, families and external providers to ensure exceptional educational outcomes and a positive student experience.

Key Responsibilities

Guide the strategic direction and continuous development of the College's Outdoor Learning Program in collaboration with peers and members of the Executive Team.

Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of Outdoor Learning experiences from Bush School through to Year 12.

Maintain contemporary expertise in outdoor education, student wellbeing, risk management and curriculum innovation, ensuring programs reflect best practice.

Build, mentor and lead a high-performing team,



fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth and continuous improvement.

Participate in staff recruitment, selection and workforce planning, ensuring the effective alignment of staff capabilities with program and activity requirements.

About You

Able to commence in January 2027, you are an experienced Outdoor Learning educator with a passion for human-centered education. With a strong commitment to student wellbeing, safety and personal growth, you inspire young people to develop confidence, resilience, leadership and self-awareness through meaningful outdoor experiences.

As part of our philosophy of care and inclusion for students, you are also a mentor or coach for staff, seeking to support the development and growth of your team.

Committed to fostering a professional and dynamic community of innovation and change, based on current research, you will also be able to demonstrate your ability to ensure educational and curriculum compliance with legislated and College requirements.

Demonstrated team leadership ability with strong interpersonal skills in an educational setting with proven ability to deliver high-quality outdoor learning experiences.

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Strong understanding of risk management, compliance and duty of care requirements.

Exceptional relationship-building skills.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff.

High level attention to detail,



prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.

Exemplary teaching skills and curriculum knowledge.

Relevant Tertiary qualifications

Current TRBWA registration

Hold a current Working with Children Check.

Current First Aid qualifications and relevant outdoor industry credentials.

Our Values

- Empathy: seeking to understand the perspective and experience of others
- Respect: for self and others, for community and environment
- Integrity: acting with moral strength and grace, guided by humility and compassion
- Courage: to be our best selves

The Benefits

At ASC we understand that balancing work and family commitments can sometimes be challenging, and so we have implemented a number of strategies to support our staff as they manage their work/life balance. Staff with school-aged children are offered free before- and after-school care, and vacation care is provided during periods of school holidays, also free of charge, for the children of staff members who are required to work at these times. We also understand that members of our staff may need to attend to matters of a private nature from time to time, so our ‘Temporary Absence Policy’ enables staff to be absent from the workplace for up to two hours during the working day (without any deductions from leave accruals) to attend to such matters.

We offer a broad range of other benefits to attract and retain outstanding staff, including:

- Salary packaging
- Deferred salary scheme (work 4 years and take the 5th year as leave)
- Generous long service leave entitlements
- Free onsite parking
- Access to high level professional development (PD), including attendance at interstate and international events.
- Financial support to undertake academic studies.

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📌 Head of Outdoor Learning (City of Melville)
🏢 All Saints' College
📍 City of Melville