Outdoor Education Instructor - Full-Time, Permanent Appointment

Accommodation and meals provided (as an option for onsite employees)

Additional annual days off per year, as an acknowledge of the type of work you do

Commencing January 2026

Mt Binga Outdoor Education Centre is owned and operated by the Sunshine Coast’s Immanuel Lutheran College. It specialises in residential programs for school groups in Years 5 - 10. Programs include high ropes / navigation /expeditions, horse care and trail riding, archery, farm work, along with many other activities.

The main goal of the outdoor education program is that students experience community living and grow in their own self-sufficiency and confidence in who they are. These experiences are created and led by dedicated Outdoor Educational professional’s, stay with our students for life.

A combination of the following skills preferred, not essential:

Hold Blue Card (Essential) or be willing to obtain

Live and work within the values-driven Christian ethos of the Centre

Background in working with young people in an educational, pastoral care or equivalent Outdoor Education role/setting

Experience with a number of the following: high ropes, navigation, expedition, horse trail riding, archery, small and large group leadership and facilitation, pastoral care and 4-WD experience

Ability to recognise and lead during potential risks and emergency situations in outdoor activities and a rural setting, and coordinate responses where required

Cert III or IV in Outdoor Leadership

Senior First Aid certificate (Wilderness/Remote Area First Aid qualification will be considered favourably)

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Nursing, counselling or similar qualifications (including Anaphylaxis and/or Diabetes Training)

The duties of this role can include:

Supervision of students during programmed activities, lessons, leisure time, meal preparation and general care for all students

Assisting in basic farm duties - for example, milking cows, feeding sheep, chickens and horses

Assist in logistics such as stock control, food provision ordering, menu preparation and general supply procurement

Assisting in a pastoral care capacity for our students

Assisting in facilitation of a nighttime program, including group games and activities

Some rostered sleep overs

Hours of duty will be on a rostered basis from 6 am to 10 pm, on a rotating 7 days a week roster.

Applications

Applicants are asked to include the following in their submission through Seek:

A resume clearly detailing relevant experience, training, qualifications and achievements

Covering letter outlining interest in the role and the organisation, as well as what you're looking for in your next role.

Applications close 9am, Monday 25th of August 2025

We review applications on a rolling basis, and the role may be filled before the advertised closing date—so get your application in early to avoid disappointment!

For more information please reach out to our Director of People and Culture, Cassie Collins at [email protected].