We are Adventure Alternatives, an Outdoor Education Centre located in Kenilworth in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. We deliver both center and journey based school camps for Grade 5 through to Grade 11 with a strong sequential and sustainability focus.

Our purpose is to be a leader in quality sustainable outdoor education programs which inspire participants to learn and grow. We are looking for an Outdoor Educator to help us deliver our camps. The work is fun, forward thinking and dynamic. We really want to see you grow and develop, so you can help our clients grow and develop too. We aren’t looking for someone to just follow a program, we are looking for a leader to take ownership of their group, use their initiative and make decisions that best suit each circumstance. We will support you in these decisions because we trust our staff and we’ll empower you to make the right decisions at the right time for the right outcomes.

You will be responsible for:

Leading and delivering a safe and positive camp experience for our clients.
Assessing and managing risk to ensure safety of participants, minimal impact on the environment and positive economic outcomes.
Providing high level advice on safety and implementation of activities for participants and teachers.
Acting as a liaison and advice point for teachers
Undertaking research, analysis and interpretation of complex issues relating to group management and risk assessment
Actively managing a participant group for age, sex, culture, participant numbers, and physical and emotional capacity to ensure delivery of a rewarding and proficient outdoor and environmental experience
Actively participate and support other instructors, teachers, centre staff and the director in delivery of programs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Certificate 4 in Outdoor Rec (or equivalent).
Minimum of a Remote Area First Aid and CPR.
Vertical Rescue or/and Roping Qualifications
Child Commission Blue Card
Wilderness First Aid or willing to obatin

To be considered for the role you will need to:

Be the type person who gets joy out of getting things done and helping students grow and develop.
Be a person who loves to deliver remarkable experiences to other people. You need to be someone who feels good by making other people feel good.
Have excellent communication skills.
Be passionate about working in the outdoors

About the application process:

Keep it simple, just send us your resume and a brief cover letter outlining any past experience, qualifications and why you would be awesome in this role. Send to nick@adventurealternatives.com,au
Applications will remain open until the roles are filled. We are looking for applicants for immediate start.
If you wish to discuss this role further please contact us on 0412 485 582

Sustainable Adventures Pty Ltd

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