Beaconhills College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding holistic education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. The College currently has over 3000 students across two campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, which are organised into sub-schools; Early Learning, Junior, Middle, Year 9 and Senior Schools.
Beaconhills is committed to providing a challenging, enriching and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens.
We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Outdoor Education Group Leaders to join our Beacon Explorers team.
- Multiple positions available across a range of FTE’s
- Commencing January 2026
- 12-month fixed term contracts
- Spend approx. 30-100 days in the field each year
- Camp lengths range from 3 – 14 days
As a Group Leader, your role will be to lead and mentor Beaconhills staff and students on Beacon Explorer programs. You will lead programs and assist teaching staff to deliver learning outcomes through a range of different environments, countries and adventure activities ranging from 3 to 14 days in length.
You will be required to spend long hours outdoors and you should be familiar with outdoor safety and natural conditions. Qualifications in Bushwalking, abseiling and mountain bike riding would be an advantage.
Please note all applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to bring copies of qualifications, log books and licences.
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)
- Pakenham Campus located 42 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
- Berwick Campus located 34 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
- 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
- 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 19 January at 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and early applications are encouraged.
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.
