Head of Outdoor Education

The Organisation 
The Rockhampton Grammar School (RGS) is a leading independent, coeducational day and boarding school known for fostering student excellence through a well-rounded education. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to both student and staff development, RGS provides an exceptional working environment where innovative ideas and lifelong learning are embraced. The school takes pride in its strong community values and collaborative culture, which are integral to its approach to education.
 
The Opportunity 
This is a full-time, leadership position (Head of Department), responsible for the school’s Outdoor Education Programme for students from Prep to Year 12. Based primarily at the Ritamada Outdoor Education Centre, you will design and oversee a programme that challenges students physically and mentally while encouraging teamwork and personal growth.
 
Responsibilities include:

• Managing and mentoring the outdoor education team, fostering a culture of professional growth.
• Ongoing development and implementation of outdoor education programmes across P-12 with a particular focus on leadership and character development, and the alignment to the schools wider academic and pastoral programmes.
• Ensuring all outdoor programmes meet the highest safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Overseeing risk management processes and maintaining all outdoor equipment and facilities.
• Delivering quality teaching and learning, reflective of your leadership standing within the school community.

 
 
About You 
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong leadership in outdoor education, with a passion for student development and safety.
 
You will:

• Hold relevant outdoor education qualifications, including Wilderness or Remote Area First Aid certification.
• Be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) or eligible for registration.
• Have demonstrated experience in leading a range of outdoor activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, sea kayaking, abseiling, and ropes courses.
• Bring expertise in risk management and safety protocols for outdoor programmes.
• Possess a growth mindset, a global and regional outlook, and be an advocate for the impact quality outdoor education programmes have on the whole school community
• Have proven experience running a wide range programmes. Experience with programmes such as ‘duke of ed’ or VET outdoor recreation certificate II is highly desirable.
• Have a broad passion for outdoor recreation, making you highly suited to this context which offers so many environments for students to experience.
• Demonstrate vision, purpose, ambition and endeavour.

 
 
What’s on Offer 
The Rockhampton Grammar School offers a wide range of benefits to their staff.  Specific to this role you will benefit from:
 

• The chance to lead a well-established, respected outdoor education programme that is central to RGS’s vision of holistic student development.
• Access to the Ritamada Outdoor Education Centre and high-quality equipment, supporting the delivery of comprehensive and diverse outdoor activities.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and high-performing team.
• A vibrant school community in Rockhampton, offering a collaborative culture and strong support for innovative educational practices.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including access to ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.

 
 
How to Apply
For a full information package including directions on applying please contact Lincoln Gould at Orchard Talent Group via email at lincoln@orchardtalent.com.au . 
 
Our process includes a confidential discussion of the role and related questions and full support through your application process.