Outdoor Educator Trainee Program 2027
Outdoor Educator Trainee Program 2027
Get Paid to Study. Get Paid to Adventure.
Start Your Career Outdoors.
Looking for a gap year with a difference? Want to build a career doing something meaningful, active, and exciting?
Join Belgravia Outdoor Education as an Outdoor Educator Trainee and spend 2027 learning, working, and gaining nationally recognised qualifications while being paid.
Based out of Eildon, Victoria, this unique 12-month full-time traineeship combines real-world outdoor education experience with formal study through Box Hill Institute, working towards your Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership and Outdoor Education.
If you're passionate about the outdoors, enjoy working with people, and want a career that's far more exciting than sitting behind a desk, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
What's Included?
- Full-time paid traineeship from 18 January 2027 to 24 December 2027
- Annual salary of $45,822.40
- Paid study time while completing your qualification
- Study towards your Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership and Outdoor Education through Box Hill Institute
- Gain hands-on experience delivering camps and outdoor education programs
- 7 weeks annual leave
- Accrue Rostered Time Off (RTO) for hours worked above 38 per week
- Overtime paid for hours worked over 12 hours in a day while on program
- Work alongside experienced Outdoor Educators and industry leaders
- Build practical skills and nationally recognised qualifications
- Potential future employment opportunities upon successful completion
What You'll Be Doing
As an Outdoor Educator Trainee, you'll learn alongside experienced instructors while supporting school camps and outdoor programs across Victoria.
You will:
- Assist with the delivery of outdoor education programs
- Support students through engaging camp experiences
- Learn outdoor leadership and facilitation skills
- Participate in industry training and professional development
- Complete Certificate IV coursework and practical assessments
- Develop skills in risk management, group leadership, and outdoor program delivery
- Build confidence in leading groups in outdoor environments
No previous outdoor education experience is required. We're looking for people with the right attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is perfect for:
- School leavers looking for a productive gap year
- People wanting a career in Outdoor Education
- Outdoor enthusiasts looking to turn their passion into a profession
- Individuals who enjoy working with young people
- Anyone wanting to earn an income while gaining qualifications
What We're Looking For
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Passion for the outdoors
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to study and complete qualification requirements
- Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
Important Eligibility Requirement
Unfortunately, this position is only open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Visa sponsorship is not available for this traineeship.
Why Would You Do Anything Else?
- Spend your year outdoors instead of inside four walls
- Earn an income while completing a nationally recognised qualification
- Gain practical experience in a growing and rewarding industry
- Work in some of Victoria's most beautiful outdoor environments
- Develop lifelong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
- Build a genuine career pathway into Outdoor Education
Most people pay to study.
We'll pay you to study, train, and build a career.
If you're ready to turn your love of the outdoors into a profession and make 2027 a year you'll never forget, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications are now open for our January 2027 intake.
Apply Here: 6190670:Career Search
