Carey Baptist Grammar School is seeking an experienced and passionate Outdoor Education Teacher to join our creative Zero Program in Far North Queensland in 2027. We are looking for an educator who is committed to experiential learning, environmental stewardship, and fostering meaningful connections between young people, place, and community.

Reporting to the Head of Zero, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Carey's unique Year 10 Zero Program. This immersive learning experience blends curriculum, wellbeing, and Carey's values, enabling students to connect classroom learning with authentic real-world experiences. Through personalised and relationship-based learning, you will support students to develop independence, resilience, leadership, and a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

This position is based in Far North Queensland during Terms 2 and 3, with flexibility around location during Terms 1 and 4

Learn more about our community:

Carey is a leading co-educational school for students from Early Learning to Year 12 (IB & VCE). Our cohort is made up of approximately 2700 students who are supported by over 600 passionate and experienced staff. Our vibrant community is also enriched by a number of dedicated volunteers and engaged alumni.

With five extraordinary campuses, we create inspiring spaces where learning thrives and where new opportunities await enthusiastic educators.

- Kew Learning Campus - ELC - Year 12
- Dovale Learning Campus - ELC - Year 6
- Bulleen Sports Complex
- Outdoor Education Site - Banksia Peninsula
- Experiential Learning Facility - Mission Beach in Far North Queensland





Carey offers a nurturing workplace where innovation is celebrated and both personal and professional growth is actively supported.

About the program:

Carey's Zero Program is a unique Year 10 experience that combines academic learning, wellbeing, and real-world exploration. As part of the program, students undertake a three-week journey through Far North Queensland, exploring the Great Barrier Reef, engaging in conservation initiatives at the Australian Wildlife Conservancy's Mt Zero property, and learning from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through immersive experiences.

The role:

- Assume end to end responsibility of the Zero program, including program design, preparation and relevant documentation
- Role model respect and consideration of the natural environment and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history
- Support opportunities for all students to engage with the outdoor environment to enrich and strengthen capabilities such as leadership, resilience, confidence, social skills and teamwork
- Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of the program

What do I need to succeed?

- A relevant Teaching qualification and recognised Outdoor Education qualifications or equivalent in specific and appropriate activities
- Demonstrated experience teaching Outdoor Education




- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with various stakeholders
- Extensive Outdoor Education experience guiding/leading groups during long term programs
- A passion for sustainable practices and conservation

Our commitment to Child Safety:

Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a secure environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the Carey community, including staff, parents, alumni and volunteers share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times.

You can read more about Carey's Child Safety policies here.

How do I apply?

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and cover letter by 5:00pm 09 October 2026.

To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here.

Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time.

Carey is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole-school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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