Founded in ****, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican schoolpassionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy toachieve his personal best in every way. The School's cutting-edgeteaching and learning techniques, supported by our in-houseresearch centre, attract the best minds in education.
Our Outdoor Education Program covers students from Prep throughto Year 11 and supports the delivery of programs to ELC and Year 12students. The program is fully mobile and involves a variety ofjourneys of differing lengths across varying locations bothnationally and internationally.
The role
We are seeking applications from experienced Outdoor EducationProgram Coordinators to join our Outdoor Education team.
Reporting to the Head of Outdoor Education, Operations, you willhave the opportunity to plan and field manage our OutdoorEducation programs. Our Program Coordinators manage a portfolio ofprograms and are responsible for all aspects including the programoutline, logistics, catering, organising equipment, determiningstaffing requirements and managing staff in the field.
This position is full-time, ongoing and works during term timeplus 3 weeks across the year.
To be successful and thrive in this position you willrequire:
Qualifications relevant to the delivery and evaluation ofOutdoor Education programs, or similar. A Diploma of OutdoorRecreation is required as a minimum.
Demonstrated experience creating and delivering OutdoorEducation programs in a school context is essential (ideally 3to 5 years' experience in the field).
Experience leading groups of mixed ability and agedchildren, with an understanding of adolescent and childhoodbehaviour management.




High levels of interpersonal and communication skills withthe ability to inspire others.
Understanding and experience in crisis management, with aproven record of successfully handling complex issues arisingfrom an Outdoor Education program.
Proficient computing skills in standard Microsoft officeapplications and use of ICT in relation to OutdoorEducation.
Experience in journey and centre based outdoor education(in Primary and/or Secondary year levels) would beadvantageous.
A current Working with Children Check is essential for thisposition. Should you not have a current check, you wouldbeexpected to apply for one should you be successful in securing theposition.
Why work for us?
Instil a love of the outdoors amongst our students.
Generous allowance offered for the purchase of gearannually and time off during the term breaks.
Chance to ensure sustainability practices andknowledge of First Nations is implemented into everyprogram.
We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite youto hear more about it from some of our current staff, by watching ashort video here: Workat Brighton Grammar School.
Applications close: 5pm, Monday 17 August****
Please note: shortlisting and interviewingwill commenceprior to the application closing date.
Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protectionof children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportiveworking environment for diverse communities. The successfulapplicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screeningand adhere to the School's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy andChild Safety Code of Conduct.
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📌 Outdoor Education Program Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Brighton Grammar School
📍 Melbourne