Deputy Head of Campus - Outdoor Education (Mt Binga)

DeputyHead of Mt Binga Outdoor Education Centre

Permanent, Full-time | Commencing January 2027 (or as negotiated)

Immanuel Lutheran College’s outdoor education campus is seeking an experienced, capable and people-focused outdoor education leader to join our team asDeputyHead of Mt Binga.

Mt Binga is our dedicated Outdoor Education Centre, where students are encouraged to step outside their comfort zones, embrace challenge and develop confidence, resilience, independence and leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a broad leadership role within a highly regarded outdoor education program. Working closely with the Head of Mt Binga, you will help lead the day-to-day operation of the Centre, support and develop our team, oversee the delivery of engaging outdoor education programs, and play a key role in maintaining a safe, well-run and continuously improving campus.

This is not simply an activity instructor role. We are looking for someone who can lead people, make sound operational decisions, coach and develop staff, contribute to program quality and take genuine ownership of the day-to-day running of the Centre.

About the role

AsDeputyHead of Mt Binga, you will:

- Lead the Mt Binga team on a day-to-day basis, overseeing student programs, activities, staffing, logistics and general Centre operations.
- Deputise for the Head of Mt Binga as required and provide confident leadership across the campus.
- Coach, mentor and develop staff, including leading induction, refresher training, career development and ongoing competency development.
- Maintain and continually enhance industry best practice across outdoor education activities and programs.
- Lead engaging outdoor education experiences including high ropes, horse riding, archery, hiking, camping and community living programs.
- Support exceptional student experiences that build resilience, teamwork, leadership, independence and confidence.
- Lead and oversee WHS matters across the Outdoor Education campus, ensuring effective safety systems, risk controls and practices are implemented and maintained.
- Conduct and oversee risk assessments, incident and near-miss reporting, emergency response arrangements and operational safety processes.
- Promote alignment with the Australian Adventure Activity Standard and recognised industry best practice,



where appropriate.
- Oversee the care, maintenance and safe operation of the Centre’s facilities, outdoor spaces and equipment.
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Mt Binga, College leadership, WHS team, schools, external authorities and other stakeholders.
- Support the operational administration of the Centre, including staffing records, mandatory training, purchasing, reconciliations and other administrative requirements.

The Opportunity

This is a genuinely varied leadership role for someone who wants more than a standard outdoor education position with a view to further leadership opportunities.

You will have the opportunity to influence how programs are delivered, develop the capability of a talented team, contribute to the ongoing evolution of Mt Binga and, most importantly, help create experiences that students remember long after they leave.

The position is permanent and full-time, working year-round to support the operation and programs of the Centre. The successful applicant will live onsite at Mt Binga with accommodation, many meals, utilities including satellite internet all included in the package.

Why Immanuel and Mt Binga?

We want our people to feel supported, valued and able to build a career they are proud of. As part of the Immanuel community, you can expect:

- Onsite accommodation, utilities and many meals provided, helping make Mt Binga not just a workplace, but a genuine lifestyle opportunity.
- Additional employer superannuation contributions above the standard entitlement.
- Generous salary commiserate with experience and qualifications as well as generous leave arrangements, including access to up to three additional weeks of leave.
- Professional development that is genuinely supported and paid for by the College.
- Three dedicated whole-of-College professional development opportunities each year, giving Mt Binga staff the chance to learn, connect and grow alongside the broader College team.




- Genuine leadership and career development opportunities, with support to build your capability and take the next step in your career.
- A close-knit and supportive College community where people know one another, help one another and genuinely care.
- The chance to work with genuinely lovely humans who are passionate about young people, education and creating meaningful experiences.
- A workplace that invests in its people and gives you the opportunity to contribute, lead, develop and make a real difference.

About You

You will be an experienced outdoor education qualified who enjoys both the adventure and the responsibility that comes with leading a busy outdoor education environment. You will ideally bring:

- Experience leading teams, including the ability to coach and develop other leaders and educators.
- Strong practical experience in outdoor education, adventure-based learning or a similar environment.
- Experience in activities such as bushwalking, hiking, navigation, high ropes, archery or horse riding.
- A relevant outdoor leadership qualification, such as a Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma or higher qualification in Outdoor Leadership or a related discipline.
- Strong judgement and a genuine commitment to risk management, WHS and student safety.
- The ability to remain calm, practical and solutions-focused in challenging situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, schools and families.
- A proactive mindset and a willingness to continually improve programs, systems and the student experience.
- Current Senior First Aid certification, with Wilderness or Remote Area First Aid highly regarded.
- A current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card, or eligibility to obtain one.
- A current driver licence, with the ability to drive a manual vehicle preferred.

Teaching accreditation or experience within education, youth development or adventure-based learning will also be very highly regarded.

For more information please reach out to our Director of People and Culture, Cassie Collins at********@immanuel.qld.edu.au.

If you are passionate about outdoor education, enjoy developing others and are ready to take on a broader leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Deputy Head of Campus - Outdoor Education (Mt Binga) (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 Immanuel Lutheran College
📍 Toowoomba Regional