We are seeking a Trainee to join our Beacon Explorers team in 2025, to work across both our Pakenham & Berwick campuses.

• 2 positions available
• Trainee salary for this position is $46,466.
• Commencing 8 January 2025 
• Concluding 18 December 2026
• 2-year traineeship
• Cert IV in Outdoor Leadership

This entry-level traineeship offers the opportunity for the successful applicant to gain a nationally recognised qualification while gaining experience working in the field of Outdoor Education & Recreation. Ideally you will be completing Year 12 in 2024 or have completed your VCE recently, and are interested in a career in this area, or plan to undertake a gap year to gain some qualifications and experience. Training in Outdoor Education should be a considered a balance of practical experience and theoretical knowledge. 

The Beacon Explorers Trainee is primarily responsible for providing support and assistance to the Head of Experiential and Head of Beacon Explorers program. You must thrive on working as part of a team of dedicated professionals who operate in a busy, deadline-driven environment. You’ll be is expected to support the College’s aims, policies and procedures at all times.
We have two full time, traineeships available. These positions commence 8 January 2025 with the traineeship to be complete 18 December 2027. 
The successful candidate must hold or be in the process of obtaining a Victorian Working With Children Check (Employee) and a current Police check (valid within 12 months).
 

Please click here to view the full position description for this role.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team via  job.applications@beaconhills.vic.edu.au

Why should you join Beaconhills?

• Inclusive and supportive community
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Access to Professional Development courses (internal and external)
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite child care available to staff (wait lists apply) 
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• Option to purchase an additional 2 weeks leave per year
• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup Day public holiday
• 16 weeks parental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• Option to work from home 1 day per week (applicable roles only)
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• 2 weeks of paid partner leave
• Salary packaging available

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley.
Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Monday 25 November at 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt.  

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.