Wilderness Education Assistant

Blue Mountains Grammar School is a co-educational Christian School in the Anglican tradition for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. At BMGS, we believe in good learning, doing good – helping young people grow into capable, kind, and thoughtful contributors to the world.

We are seeking a Wilderness Education Assistant to support our Senior School team. This role provides administrative and logistical support to the Wilderness Education Department and involves leading safe, high-quality outdoor activities and programs that engage students with the natural environment.

Employment Overview

• Permanent part-time position
• 30 hours / 4 days per week
• Term time only, plus 5 non-term time days
• Commences 22nd January 2026
• Based at Wentworth Falls, NSW, with occasional travel to outdoor venues
• Occasional work outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Salary in accordance with the Independent Schools CMEA

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organising, and evaluating outdoor activities, programs, and classes
• Lead or co-lead excursions, overnight trips, expeditions, and camps
• Maintain and manage outdoor equipment
• Ensure health and safety compliance and implement risk management procedures
• Contribute to the development of BMGS’s outdoor programs, including camping, Wilderness Education, and Duke of Edinburgh programs
• Participate in Department and Staff Meetings

Requirements

• Outdoor Leadership qualifications (Cert III/IV, Diploma, or equivalent)
• Experience leading activities such as abseiling, climbing, canyoning, caving, bushwalking, mountain biking, canoeing, and alpine-based activities
• Knowledge of Blue Mountains outdoor venues
• Skills in environmental education and practical instruction
• Equipment maintenance experience
• Positive, flexible, and collaborative approach
• Full Australian work rights, current Working With Children Check, and First Aid certificate

Applications are reviewed as received. Click Apply Now or for full position description or further information email employment@bmgs.nsw.edu.au

Blue Mountains Grammar School – Good learning. Doing good.