Outdoor Educator Opportunities

(Fixed Term 12-Month Contract)

Eildon, Victoria, Moss Vale, NSW | Commencing 18 January 2027

Ready for a year of adventure, challenge, and meaningful work with young people?

Belgravia Outdoor Education is seeking experienced and capable Outdoor Educators to join our Victorian team on a fixed-term 12-month contract from 18 January 2027 to 24 December 2027, with the possibility of extension beyond the initial contract period.

If you're the type of educator who can confidently step into multi-day journey programs, lead groups in remote environments, and create life-changing experiences for students, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

0.8 FTE (30.4 hours per week)
Annual 0.8 Salary: $45,274.11(Based on 28.64 AUD)
$1,741.31 per fortnight (before tax, excluding allowances and super)
7 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
Superannuation paid in addition to salary
$50 overnight supervision allowance on a program day
$50 field day allowance for each day supervising students in the field on a program day
Rostered Time Off (RTO) - (All hours worked over 30.4 hours per week accrue as RTO, Take time back when operationally suitable)
Overtime (Paid for hours worked over 12 hours in a single day)
4 weeks accommodation provided on commencement (Giving you time to settle into the region and decide where you'd like to live)
Outstanding employee benefits (Discounts with leading outdoor brands including Arc'teryx, Patagonia, and many more)

What Could You Earn?

Your guaranteed salary is $1,741.31 per fortnight before tax, regardless of whether you're working, taking annual leave, or using rostered time off.

For example:

If you work two 5-day journey programs within a fortnight, with 8 field days and 8 overnight supervision allowances, you could earn:

Base fortnightly pay: $1,741.31
8 Overnight Allowances: $400
8 Field Day Allowances: $400

Total = $2,541.31 per fortnight before tax, plus:

Any accrued RTO for hours worked over 30.4 hours per week
Any overtime payable for days exceeding 12 hours

The Role

This role is primarily focused on our Journey Programs, delivering outdoor education experiences across Victoria and NSW and occasionally interstate.

You could find yourself:

Leading students through remote environments
Camping for 3 to 5 days at a time
Sleeping in tents
Facilitating personal growth and resilience programs
Delivering canoeing, bushwalking, camping, and expedition experiences
Supporting programs across Victoria and occasionally interstate when required

While all programs are coordinated from Eildon, Victoria, or Moss vale, NSW you may live anywhere in Victoria or NSW provided you can reliably travel to Eildon or Moss Vale at the commencement of programs.

What You'll Need

To be considered, you must hold:

Current Wilderness First Aid Qualification
Current Working With Children Check
Current unrestricted Driver Licence (ideal)
Experience leading outdoor education journey-based programs
A strong commitment to risk management, student wellbeing and child safety

These requirements must be met before commencing employment.

Why Join Us?

This role is ideal for an experienced Outdoor Educator looking for:

Guaranteed year-round income
Significant annual leave
Flexible RTO arrangements
Challenging and rewarding journey programs
A highly supportive outdoor education team
Opportunities for ongoing employment beyond the initial contract term

We are looking for educators who can hit the ground running, build strong connections with students, and confidently lead programs in dynamic outdoor environments.

Relocating or coming to Australia?

We welcome applications from both Australian and overseas candidates.

Visa Disclaimer

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Applicants must independently obtain and maintain valid Australian work rights before employment commences. For overseas applicants, this may include a Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417 or 462) where eligible.

We strongly recommend submitting visa applications as early as possible, as current processing times can take 3 to 6 months or longer.

Salary Increase

The salary above reflects the commencement rate. A pay increase will apply from the first pay period in July 2027 in accordance with our employment arrangements.

Start Date

18 January 2027
Fixed Term Contract until 24 December 2027
Potential for extension beyond the initial contract period

If you're passionate about outdoor education, thrive in expedition-style environments, and are looking for a role that combines adventure, stability, and great benefits, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Here: 6190670:Career Search

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