AddressWhat is the Role?
We are seeking an outdoor educator who is passionate about taking students outside their comfort zones, challenging and aiding them as they mature into young adults. The successful applicant will become an integral part of our small full-time team of professionals. This position can be based either at the School campus in the Sydney CBD or at our Outdoor Education Centre, Kirrikee, in Penrose, Southern Highlands.
Who will the successful applicant be?
- Qualifications in Outdoor Education (Certificate level III or IV or a degree in Outdoor Education or industry relevant qualifications
- Great organisation, administration, problem solving and project management skills
- Experience developing, directing and leading Outdoor Education Programs in wilderness settings
- Great facilitation, communication and rapport building skills
- The ability to work autonomously but also as part of flexible teams
- Current First Aid and CPR – preferably to a remote or wilderness level
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Preparedness to work flexible work hours
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Manage the program design, preparation and implementation of a portion of outdoor programs (both site based and wilderness expeditions)
- Be involved with programs in various capacities (director, instructor, group leader or logistics and safety coordinator)
- Possible managing and mentoring of Outdoor Education trainees
- Maintaining a high standard of safety and risk minimisation
A detailed Position Description can be downloaded, top RHS of this advertisement.
Applications close: 4:00pm Monday 05 February 2024
Interviews will commence as applications are received.
Who are we?
St Andrew’s Cathedral School (SACS) is an independent, Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican school located in two high-rise buildings in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The school offers students a strong academic program and extensive opportunities to be involved in sport, music, drama and Outdoor Education. As an authentically Christian school in the Anglican tradition, Christian values are embedded in all aspects of daily life, with honesty, integrity, humility, respect and service being foundational to the richness of relationships at SACS. We seek to develop students who think critically and creatively and have hearts that love, minds that grow and lives that give.
Why St Andrew's Cathedral School?
The School received Voice Project's Best Workplace Award for staff satisfaction and engagement in 2020, and was recently awarded 5 Star Employer of Choice 2022 by The Educator for positive employee experience. This is an amazing achievement, representative of a supportive, collegiate culture where every staff member is known, valued and equipped to excel in their role.
Prior to employment at the School, this position requires the successful applicant to have:
- A Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
Please see www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au for further information. It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for this position.
