Overview
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.
In addition to the Melbourne based campuses, Wesley College offers a remarkable sequence of outdoor experiences that we carefully layer into our school program from Years 3 to 10 on three Outdoor Education sites: Chum Creek (Healesville), Camp Mallana (Paynesville) and Lochend (Portland).
We have an exciting opportunity for an Outdoor Education Instructor to join us at Camp Mallana in 2025. Camp Mallana is located on the Gippsland lakes, near Bairnsdale, and provides Outdoor Education programs for Years 6 and Year 10 students from Wesley College city campuses. Programs offer five to six-day camps, using activities such as sailing, sea kayaking, bike touring, hiking and camping. Reporting to the Head of Program the role is one which requires initiative, energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work with, and alongside other dedicated professionals.
To support this program, applications are invited for a passionate and qualified Outdoor Education Instructor for a full-time permanent position at our Mallana Campus. This position is available for commencement in January 2025. 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 Mallana 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 sailing, sea kayaking, bike touring, hiking and camping.
- 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
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. Applications will only be accepted via Seek or Wesley College website.
For further information, please contact Brad Hanrahan at Brad.Hanrahan@wesleycollege.edu.au
Applications close at 5:00pm Monday, 13 September 2024.
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.
