Adventure Education Program Coordinator(s) Corio Campus

Geelong - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 95000 - 136000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Geelong Grammar School is one of the worlds leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12 Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students staff and the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing adventure creativity and academic rigour and we value wisdom.

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified Adventure Education Program Coordinator/s to successfully execute planned Adventures providing unique transformative and meaningful learning experiences for students. These are 12-month fixed term roles for 2026.

About the role:

Key responsibilities include:

Program Leadership: Plan coordinate and lead adventure education trips across diverse Australian and/or international landscapes and environments.

Activity Facilitation: Deliver high-quality experiences in a range of outdoor activities such as hiking climbing paddling and expedition-style programs.

Team Collaboration: Work closely within a small dedicated team to ensure smooth program delivery and continuous improvement.

Administration & Logistics: Manage trip logistics bookings risk assessments staff health and fitness compliance forms equipment and documentation with precision and initiative.

Problem Solving & Adaptability: Respond effectively to changing conditions unexpected challenges and competing priorities with calm and creativity.

Vision & Development: Contribute to the strategic development of the adventure education program bringing fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence.

About you:

The successful candidate for this role will be:

Qualified in Outdoor Education or a related field.

Experienced in planning and leading outdoor programs in varied environments.

Capable of working independently and as part of a close-knit team.

Current Wilderness First Aid trained or equivalent (or willingness to obtain).

A competent driver with a valid drivers license and light rigid / medium rigid but license and ability to travel extensively.

Experience in youth pastoral care.

Able to work flexible hours and travel.

Highly organised with excellent interpersonal administrative time management and risk management skills.

Physically and psychologically fit for the outdoors to care for themselves and others.

This role/s is full time. Although preferable Teaching qualifications are not mandatory.

In considering whether to apply you might ask yourself:

Do I thrive in environments where purpose challenge and adventure intersect

Am I excited by the idea of shaping a program that has real impact on young peoples lives

Can I lead with confidence and calm in remote or high-pressure situations

Do I have the resilience to manage long hours travel and competing priorities

Am I comfortable using digital tools to streamline logistics and communication

Do I value working in a small collaborative team where every voice matters

Am I ready to bring my creativity initiative and leadership to a growing program

Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.

The Schools Student Safeguarding Framework which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct is available on the GGS website under Student Safeguarding. The Schools expectation is that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards as applicable to their role. Any queries in respect of this Framework or the Schools expectations should be directed to .

For further details or to apply for this position please visit the Employment page on our website:

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

Applications close at 10:00 am on Monday 20 October 2025

Required Experience: