Overview
Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre
Full-time, ongoing position
Brisbane Girls Grammar School provides a broad, liberal education for girls from Years 7 to 12, establishing the educational foundation for young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination, and integrity. One of Australia’s leading girls’ schools, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school, established in 1875 as one of Queensland’s original Grammar schools.
About the Role
Brisbane Girls Grammar School’s dedicated Outdoor Education campus, the Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre, is a picturesque campus nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, just two hours north of Brisbane. Marrapatta creates a space for immersive and engaging educational experiences beyond the classroom.
The School is currently seeking applications for an experienced full-time, Teacher specialising in Outdoor Education to join the dedicated team at the Marrapatta Campus. If you have a deep commitment to inspiring students through engaging outdoor activities and adventures, we encourage you to apply.
The Position Description is available to view on our careers site.
Your key responsibilities as an Outdoor Education Teacher will include:
- delivering the Outdoor Education Program to students
- supporting the residential care of students, including overnight and campout locations
- supervising and guiding students (individual and group facilitation) during outdoor pursuits and activities, including canoeing, kayaking, bushwalking, orienteering, mountain biking, challenge ropes course and rock climbing/abseiling
- following the procedures for ensuring the health and wellbeing of students in the residential setting, including the promoting of positive relationships, medication and allergy management, dietary requirements and first aid
- involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme or Outward Bound
- assisting in the planning, administration, resource production and preparation of other activities.
You will also have:
- current Queensland College of Teachers registration (or eligibility to apply)
- comprehensive understanding of and expertise in the delivery of an Outdoor Education Program
- relevant instructional and/or proficiency certificates in a range of outdoor pursuits, including canoeing, kayaking, bushwalking, orienteering, mountain biking, challenge ropes course and rock climbing/abseiling
- ability to follow procedures to ensure the health and wellbeing of students, including dispensing of medication, management of allergies and dietary requirements, and promotion of positive relationships
- ability to work collaboratively and energetically within a high-performing school culture
- experience in driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle off-road
- Wilderness First Aid qualification
- Manual Drivers Licence.
Why work for us?
Staff at Girls Grammar have access to a range of employee benefits, including:
- Extensive career and professional development opportunities
- 25% superannuation
- Salary packaging options
- Inclusion in the School’s Salary Continuance Plan (eligible staff)
- Generous long service and paid parental leave (eligible staff)
- Partial remission of tuition fees (eligible staff)
- An active social club with events and activities offered throughout the year
- Wellbeing services, including Mindfulness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Excellent facilities with innovative technology
- A collegial and supportive working environment.
How to Apply
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please visit our Careers site to apply and to learn more about joining Girls Grammar.
Your application should include:
- a cover letter to the Principal addressing your suitability for the role
- a curriculum vitae
- confirmation of Australian work rights eligibility.
For any enquiries, please contact Brigitte Bickham, our Human Resources Manager, on (07) 3332 1307.
Applications close Monday 24 February 2025.
Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
