Outdoor Education Trainee

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 two trainees to join our Beacon Explorers team in 2027, to work across both our Pakenham & Berwick campuses.

• Two Full-Time trainee positions available
• Trainee salary for this position is $50,165
• Commencing 11 January 2027
• Concluding 15 December 2028
• 2-year traineeship
• Get qualified with a Cert IV in Outdoor Leadership
• 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)

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 2026 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.

Our Beacon Explorers Trainees are 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 will be expected to support the College’s aims, policies and procedures at all times.

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 childcare 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

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 two professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Sunday, 06 September 2026 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.