Outdoor Education Teacher - Lochend | Portland

Job Description

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools.  With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes.

We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and engaging Outdoor Education Teacher for a temporary full-time opportunity from 12^th September 2025 until 28^th November 2025. This position is working with Year 8 students at our Lochend Outdoor Education site, which is near Portland overlooking Discovery Bay and Lake Bridgewater.  We welcome applications from individuals who are innovative, inquiring, and enthusiastic, and have a genuine commitment to professional and personal growth and development. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and collaborative team of outdoor education professionals working with students in Years 3 to 10.

To be successful as the Outdoor Education Teacher at the Lochend Camp, you will require the following:   

• VIT Registration including qualifications in Outdoor Education, Wilderness First Aid, Bronze Medallion, Medium Rigid Bus license. 
• Qualifications and/or experience in a range of outdoor activities including bushwalking, canoeing, caving, surfing and environmental activities 
• The ability to undertake Risk & Safety Assessments in relation to the offered activities is essential

Work will be undertaken across a variety of shifts and including sleepovers and other night work during campouts with the students. Accommodation and meals are provided onsite whilst camps are in session.

Please visit www.wesleycollege.edu.au for a position description and to apply online. 

This is your opportunity to shine in a learning environment that will reward your love of learning and thinking.  We provide extensive professional development and individual mentoring, as well as a range of attractive employment benefits.

For further information, please contact Kate Hogarth kate.hogarth@wesleycollege.edu.au 

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 30^th May 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the application close date.

Wesley College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.

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