Overview
Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre
Brisbane Girls Grammar School (BGGS) establishes the educational foundation for girls and 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.
The School’s curious, adventurous, and principled students are supported by a community of parents, alumnae and friends that values the finest traditions and aspirations in education.
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 learning, we encourage you to apply.
Your key responsibilities as an Outdoor Education Teacher will include:
- leading and inspiring students through the delivery of the Outdoor Education Program
- supporting personal growth and the residential care of students, including overnight and campout locations
- supervising and guiding students (individual and group facilitation) during outdoor pursuits including canoeing, bushwalking, mountain biking and challenge ropes course experiences
- 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
- assisting in the planning, administration, resource production and preparation of all activities.
The Position Description outlining the full scope of duties and requirements is available to view on our Careers site.
You will also have:
- current Queensland College of Teachers registration (or eligibility to apply)
- comprehensive understanding of outdoor pedagogies and expertise in the delivery of an Outdoor Education Program
- relevant instructional certificates in a range of outdoor pursuits including canoeing, bushwalking, mountain biking and challenge ropes courses
- 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 Driver’s License.
Why work for us?
Staff at Girls Grammar have access to a range of employee benefits, including:
- Extensive career and professional development opportunities
- 14.25% 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)
- Wellbeing services, including Mindfulness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Excellent facilities with innovative technology
- Recognition of overnight supervision and extended hours through Fatigue Management Days
How to apply
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please visit our Careers site to apply and 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.
The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 30 June 2025.
Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Please note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time, and kindly request that no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
