Outdoor Education Teacher/Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 6 May 2024
MacKillop is a Catholic Coeducational Secondary College with two campuses, set on approximately 20 hectares of beautiful gardens and playing fields. MacKillop is an innovative learning community offering contemporary facilities, a vibrant curriculum and supportive wellbeing programs which are respectful and responsive to the individual needs of approximately 1,750 students from Years 7-12.
<p>Outdoor Educators are responsible for leading, organising and delivering a comprehensive and safe educational program.
</p><p>The ideal person will have a passion for educational field work and possess a broad range of knowledge and skills that will assist students to participate in a variety of physically challenging activities and environments.
</p><p>To succeed in this role, you must be highly organised, adaptable to multiple and unpredictable environments, have a commitment to working safely and have a friendly, calm and approachable attitude, suitable for working in small teams and with students.
</p><p>Physical requirements for this role include bushwalking, cycling, canoeing, rock climbing, cross country skiing, surfing, mountain bike riding, snorkeling and camping.
</p><p><b>What you need to have:
</b></p><ul><li>A friendly, calm and approachable attitude, suitable for working with students
</li><li>Demonstrated experience in leading or participating in relevant outdoor activities
</li><li>Experience working with groups of young people
</li><li>A demonstrated commitment to working in a Catholic Education environment
</li></ul><p><b> Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Relevant qualifications in outdoor education (preferred, but not essential)
</li><li>Teacher qualifications (preferred, but not essential)
</li><li>Qualifications in First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis management</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li></ul><p><b>Application</b></p><p>To apply for this role please visit <a href="https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/</a> and obtain an application form and position description. Applications must include:
</p><ul><li>MacKillop College - Application for Employment Form
</li><li>A current resume
</li><li>A covering letter
</li></ul><p>Completed applications can be emailed to <a href="mailto:employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au</a> </p><p>Applications will close <b>Monday 6 May 2024</b>. Applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made anytime throughout the process.
</p><p><b>Further information: </b>Please contact Michael Trainor, Director People & Culture on 0439 560 092.
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