Outdoor Education Program Coordinator

About BGS

Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican school passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The School’s cutting-edge teaching and learning techniques, supported by our in-house research centre, attract the best minds in education.

Our Outdoor Education Program covers students from Prep through to Year 11 and supports the delivery of programs to ELC and Year 12 students. The program is fully mobile and involves a variety of journeys of differing lengths across varying locations both nationally and internationally.

The role

We are seeking applications from experienced Outdoor Education Program Coordinators to join our Outdoor Education team.

Reporting to the Head of Outdoor Education, Operations, you will have the opportunity to plan and field manage our  Outdoor Education programs. Our Program Coordinators manage a portfolio of programs and are responsible for all aspects including the program outline, logistics, catering, organising equipment, determining staffing requirements and managing staff in the field.

This position is full-time, ongoing and works during term time plus 3 weeks across the year.

To be successful and thrive in this position you will require:

• Qualifications relevant to the delivery and evaluation of Outdoor Education programs, or similar. A Diploma of Outdoor Recreation is required as a minimum.
• Demonstrated experience creating and delivering Outdoor Education programs in a school context is essential (ideally 3 to 5 years’ experience in the field).
• Experience leading groups of mixed ability and aged children, with an understanding of adolescent and childhood behaviour management.
• High levels of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire others.
• Understanding and experience in crisis management, with a proven record of successfully handling complex issues arising from an Outdoor Education program.
• Proficient computing skills in standard Microsoft office applications and use of ICT in relation to Outdoor Education.
• Experience in journey and centre based outdoor education (in Primary and/or Secondary year levels) would be advantageous.

A current Working with Children Check is essential for this position. Should you not have a current check, you would be expected to apply for one should you be successful in securing the position. 

Why work for us? 

• Instil a love of the outdoors amongst our students.
• Generous annual allowance for the purchase of gear provided and receive time off during the term breaks.
• Opportunity to ensure sustainability practices and knowledge of First Nations is implemented into every program.

We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff, in the short video below.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description or to apply, click on the 'apply' button to be re directed to our secure online recruitment portal. For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via ••••@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au

 All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.

Applications close: 5pm, Monday 17 August 2026 Please note: shortlisting and interviewing will commence prior to the application closing date.  

Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.