Outdoor Education Instructor - 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, Lochend and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes.

We are seeking a passionate, innovative and engaging and qualified Outdoor Education Instructor for a permanent position at our Lochend Campus commencing on the 21^st July 2025. This position is primarily working with Year 8 students at our Lochend Outdoor Education site, which is near Portland overlooking Discovery Bay and Lake Bridgewater.  You will also be required to work at our Chum Creek site for two weeks during the school year.  

The Outdoor Education program aims to link students to the natural world, through: 

• The use of vivid landscapes.
• Teaching basic outdoor skills.
• Encouraging environmental awareness and action. 

The role of the Outdoor Education Instructor is to support teaching staff in the efficient running of the Lochend Camp program. In making this appointment, the College is seeking applicants who, among other qualities, can demonstrate:

• A desire and passion for working with groups of young people
• Certificate IV in Outdoor Education
• Qualifications and experience in a range of outdoor activities including bushwalking, challenge ropes programs and environmental activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with a broad range of people
• Familiarity with computers and a high level of personal organisation.
• The ability to prioritise work in a demanding and ever-changing environment 

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. 

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

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

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence prior to the 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.