Outdoor Education Assistant

Closes: 16 June 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 2

Salary: $70,236 - $76,910 plus superannuation

Position No: 21747

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 June 2026

Contact Officer: Jack Ollerhead on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 6207 8044

Details: A temporary vacancy currently exists for a highly motivated individual with strong interpersonal and time management skills to assist Birrigai’s qualified teaching staff to deliver quality outdoor educational experiences. The successful applicant will be required to work in a small team under limited direction, to contribute to the smooth running of our outdoor activity programs. On occasion, the Outdoor Education Assistant may be required to assist with front office relief and other basic administrative duties as directed.

In a fast paced and sometimes unpredictable environment, the role covers a variety of tasks with competing demands so the successful applicant will need a broad skill base, to be flexible, adaptable, able to work under limited direction, and have the ability to prioritise and see tasks through to completion. Strong communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude are necessary attributes for this role.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• A current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required prior to commencement. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra.
• A current Senior First Aid Qualification or ability to gain the qualification prior to commencement.
• Drivers Licence (C-class) is mandatory with requirement to facilitate own travel to site.
• Ability to work outside rostered hours as required.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months from 21 July 2026 up until 20 July 2027 with a possibility of permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a response of no more than two-pages addressing the six Selection Criteria within the attached Position Description, alongside your current curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months from 21 July 2026 up until 20 July 2027 with a possibility of permanency.