Who we are:
Southbound Adventures is a small, family-owned Outdoor Education company with over 30 years of experience delivering exceptional Outdoor Education experiences to school students from kindergarten through to Year 12, with our core focusing being Years 7 to 10. We specialise in Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journeys, particularly Gold expeditions on the Overland Track in Tasmania!
Based by the beach in the Illawarra, we operate across a diverse range of areas, including over 25 National Parks and 34 venues. This diversity is one of the many reasons our clients love working with us, and our team enjoys the variety of working in different locations on a weekly basis.
At Southbound Adventures, we believe that quality in everything we do is incredibly important. This starts with the team we work with, and extends to the high-quality equipment we provide and the support we offer to our team. If you’re interested in working with an organisation committed to providing exceptional Outdoor Education experiences, that values being a flexible, fun, and rewarding employer, then we want to hear from you!
Position Description:
Southbound Adventures are seeking individuals with a Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership or equivalent to join our team. As a CIV Outdoor Education Trainee, develop advanced skills and qualifications in outdoor leadership, risk management, and program facilitation. As a trainee, you will gain hands-on experience delivering outdoor education programs while working towards a Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about outdoor adventure and education, seeking to build a career in the industry.
Trainees should display an enthusiastic attitude toward their life and work, along with a desire to achieve beyond their expectations. They must demonstrate a strong commitment to completing their training and a passion for educating students in an outdoor environment. An understanding of the importance of time management, initiative, and self-organisation is essential, as is the ability to work effectively within a close-knit team.
In this role you would:
- Facilitate and assist in leading outdoor education programs, including hiking, canoeing, roping, and other adventure activities.
- Develop and apply risk management strategies to ensure participant safety.
- Lead small groups and progressively take on more responsibility in program delivery.
- Assist with logistics, program planning, and equipment management.
- Develop and refine instructional techniques under the guidance of experienced educators.
- Promote environmental stewardship and sustainable outdoor practices.
- Complete structured training, coursework, and assessments required for Certificate IV.
Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain:
- Must hold or currently be completing a Certificate III Outdoor Recreation or equivalent.
- Australian Citizenship or permanent residency or New Zealand citizen.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- As part of our commitment to child safety applicants require a Paid NSW WWCC and National Police check
- First Aid & CPR certification or be willing to obtain
- Current driver’s license or the ability to obtain one
Applicants should display:
- Strong passion for outdoor education and adventure-based learning.
- Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication and leadership skills.
- Commitment to completing the Certificate IV traineeship.
- Strong time management, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Good level of physical fitness and adaptability in outdoor environments.
This role includes:
- Pay for your qualification.
- Full time employment while you study.
- Southbound Adventures provides you with a supportive work and study environment.
- To offer you superior pay and conditions.
- Team building days and activities.
- We provide a high-quality uniform package.
- Being part of a high performing Team. We work hard to deliver the client experience we know we’re capable of.
- Social Team activities throughout the year, including our Senior Team Day tradition (last year, we flew the team to the Gold Coast for an adventure day, this year we climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge!).
- All meals and accommodation whilst on program
- A Wilderness First Aid kit for use on program, maintained by Southbound.
- Accrue Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) that can be used to take paid days off.
- Additionally, earn 2 hours overtime per overnight at the applicable overtime rate
Base remuneration
As per the Miscellaneous Award, $43,215.50 per annum, inclusive of First Aid Allowance
- Plus Field and Weekend Loadings
- Plus TAFE fees covered by Southbound.
Starting:
As soon as we have the right applicants. Looking to start by May 2025
To Apply:
Please forward your resume and cover letter to Rachel Salmon, Human Resources Manager at staff@southbound.com.au
