Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre is a Queensland Department of Education facility located on the Gold Coast, between Tallebudgera Creek and North Palm Beach. It provides specialised outdoor and environmental education programs, including day visits and residential camps, helping students develop teamwork, leadership, resilience and environmental awareness through hands-on learning experiences.

Job details

We are seeking a teacher with demonstrated outdoor education experience and relevant qualifications to plan, facilitate and evaluate learning programs in outdoor contexts.

Key responsibilities include:
•    Teaching and learning: Deliver engaging, student-centred outdoor and environmental education programs aligned with curriculum priorities and program intentions.
•    Outdoor education qualifications and experience: Apply relevant technical skills and qualifications in activities such as kayaking, bushwalking, climbing, aquatic activities and other outdoor pursuits.
•    Risk management and student safety: Apply Curriculum Activity Risk Assessments (CARAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established safety practices to support safe and inclusive learning.
•    Student wellbeing and engagement: Foster positive relationships, student agency, confidence, teamwork and personal growth through experiential learning.
•    Collegial engagement: Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to plan, deliver, reflect on and continually improve programs.

About you:
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
•    Current Queensland teacher registration and relevant outdoor education qualifications and experience.
•    Strong pedagogical practice, and the ability to facilitate high-quality learning in diverse outdoor environments.
•    Competence and confidence in managing groups, outdoor activities and the ability to align practice to the CARAs and SOPs to manage student safety.
•    Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
•    Flexibility, initiative and the ability to respond to changing conditions and student needs.
•    A commitment to inclusive, student-centred learning and culturally responsive practice.
•    A willingness to contribute to collegial learning, shared responsibilities and continuous improvement.

Experience delivering residential outdoor education programs and working within Queensland Department of Education outdoor and environmental education settings would be highly regarded. 

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees 

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All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Existing permanent teachers are encouraged to apply for the teacher transfer process, noting that relocation entitlements may not apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

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