Overview
The Role
Carey’s Zero program offers Year 10 students a unique and enriching pathway that will be a key feature of the annual program. The Zero program offers students an experiential learning experience centred around real world learning and wellbeing.
In addition to course work completed within the classroom, the program includes a three-week journey exploring Far North Queensland with a focus on people, land and the Australian environment.
In collaboration with the Zero team and key stakeholders, the Deputy Head of Zero – Programming is responsible for the smooth operational of each three-week Zero journey.
This is a full-time, fixed term role for a period of 12 months, commencing 27 January 2026.
This role is based in Victoria, with a relocation period to Far North Queensland across Terms 2 and 3.
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.
The Average Day:
- Manage the program calendar, including the coordination with stakeholders, budgeting and resource management
- Lead groups on program, providing instructional and logistical support
- Work in collaboration with key internal stakeholders to recruit, engage and guide Zero Program staff members
- Promote the program through various channels and contribute to strategic development
- Play a key role in student health, safety and risk management of the program by conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance and managing incident reports
- Engage in professional learning to maintain high standards of leadership.
The Person
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- A desire and passion for working with students in outdoor environments
- Significant experience in a school setting; running and overseeing large student programs with an outdoor element
- Outstanding communication skills high levels of emotional intelligence
- Proven ability to manage OHS and risk assessments for a variety of settings
- Prior experience leading teams of staff with varying levels of outdoor experience
- Experience with resource management and budgeting
- Experience with food handling and ordering.
A valid Victorian Institute Teaching (VIT) registration is a requirement of employment in this position.
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 safe 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?
To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV and cover letter by Monday, 10 November 2025.
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.
