Overview
About BGS
Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican school passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The School’s cutting-edge teaching and learning techniques, supported by our in-house research centre, attract the best minds in education.
Our Outdoor Education Program covers students from Prep through to Year 11 and supports the delivery of programs to ELC and Year 12 students. The program is fully mobile and involves a variety of journeys of differing lengths across varying locations both nationally and internationally.
The role
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within our highly regarded Outdoor Education team. The position of Assistant Program Coordinator provides a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in program development and logistics in an environment where you will be learning from the best.
Reporting to the Head of Outdoor Education Operations, and working part time (0.4FTE, with flexibility to spread this across the week), you will have the opportunity to support our experienced team who manage a portfolio of programs and are responsible for all aspects including the program outline, logistics, catering, organising equipment, determining staffing requirements and managing staff in the field. Note: this role will be fixed term for the 2026 academic year.
To be successful and thrive in this position you will require:
- Qualifications in Outdoor Education, or similar. Currently being enrolled in, or working towards a Diploma of Outdoor Recreation, would be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience working in Outdoor Education programs in a school context.
- Experience leading groups of mixed ability and aged children, with an understanding of adolescent and childhood behaviour management.
- High levels of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire others.
- Understanding and experience in crisis management, with a proven record of successfully handling complex issues arising from an Outdoor Education program.
- Proficient computing skills in standard Microsoft office applications and use of ICT in relation to Outdoor Education.
- Experience in journey and centre based outdoor education (in Primary and/or Secondary year levels) would be advantageous.
A current Working with Children Check is essential for this position. Should you not have a current check, you would be expected to apply for one should you be successful in securing the position.
Why work for us?
- Instil a love of Outdoor Education amongst our students.
- Chance to experience another aspect of outdoor education.
- Part time role that offers flexibility to balance work/life whilst also offering stability of a set income across the year.
We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff, by watching a short video here: Work at Brighton Grammar School.
Want to find out more?
To view the position description or to apply, click on the relevant link below.
For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via careers@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au.
All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 28 November 2025.
Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
Attachments:
– Outdoor Education Assistant Program Coordinator_October2025.pdf
