This is no ordinary role. As the School Manager for World Expeditions Schools in Victoria, you’ll play a vital part in delivering our mission: to empower students through authentic, challenging, and meaningful educational adventure experiences.

From remote service projects in the villages of Cambodia and indigenous immersion programs in Australia to trekking through the snowcapped Himalayan peaks, our itineraries are crafted to engage, educate and inspire!

You’ll be the face of these journeys – collaborating with educators & school leadership teams, planning with our local operations managers & NGOs, working with our risk and R&D teams, and presenting the programs confidently to teachers, students and parents alike.

You’re not just selling travel. You’re shaping lives.

Your Day-to-Day

Manage current schools: You’ll be responsible for the ongoing relationship management of a portfolio of school partners that already travel with us, supported by a hand over process.

New business development: You'll be required to answer new enquiries and build relationships from the ground up, developing new business alongside managing existing relationships.

Reputation & Rebooking: This includes maintaining strong, proactive relationships with key decision-makers/organising teachers, supporting the successful delivery of student travel programs, and ensuring the long-term loyalty and satisfaction of these schools.

Client Engagement: Meet school executive to understand their required outcomes, educational goals, compliance needs, and vision for experiential learning.

Program Design: Work closely with our local operation managers, risk and R&D staff to co-create itineraries tailored to the school’s & World Expeditions Schools desired outcomes.

Sales and Promotion: Present to teachers, students and parents about the life-changing experiences we offer – inspire and enthuse an “opt-in” & “inclusive” culture.

Pipeline Management: Maintain an active sales/rebook funnel, manage decision maker communications, identify new partnerships and nurture long-term current relationships.

Travel Ready: Some travel required to meet with schools across the country to present and host student launches and parent information nights.

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience & desire in promoting, presenting and selling educational travel experiences, education engagement or school-facing roles (travel industry a plus).

A passion for youth development, travel, and global education.

Outstanding communication skills – able to speak confidently with school leaders, families and teens.

Initiative, energy, and the ability to work autonomously while staying connected to a collaborative national team.

Commercial acumen with strong organisational and CRM skills.

Why Join Us?

Make a difference. Create your own “ripple effect” – delivering meaningful travel that helps students grow as people.

Purpose-led culture. We are committed to regenerative & responsible travel, along with the local communities we partner with globally.

Exciting team. We are a small, vibrant and growing team of staff dedicated to World Expeditions Schools. We believe in ethical leadership and empowering our staff to own their role.

Flexibility. Hybrid working model with home base and time in our Melbourne office.

Leave for learning. One week of educational leave per year plus travel expenses to the value of AUD$2,000 to expand your knowledge, skills, and worldview as determined by your manager

About World Expeditions Schools

World Expeditions Schools is part of the World Expeditions Travel Group, a pioneering leader in active travel since 1975. We specialise in immersive, educational group travel programs – including community service journeys, physical challenges, and intercultural connections – for secondary students. Every trip is backed by our stringent safety standards and global network of operations teams.

How to Apply

Applications should include a cover letter outlining why you’d be a great fit for this exciting role, plus your resume, and send to Scott Pinnegar [email protected]

Reach out if you'd like to discuss the role before applying – we’re happy to talk.

Together, let’s inspire the next generation to explore, grow and give back