A Career with Outward Bound: So Much More

Outward Bound is the oldest and most respected provider of outdoor education in the world. Working for Outward Bound Australia means you are part of an exceptional team of people delivering exceptional and life changing course experiences. It also gives you access to career pathways not only in Australia but in more that 40 countries around the world that are part of the Outward Bound network.

We have instructor and management positions in stunning locations in the ACT, NSW, Victoria and WA. In addition we have a range of administrative positions at our National Base in the ACT. To view vacant administrative and management positions click here.

The vast majority of people who come to us looking for work are interested in becoming part of our team of exceptional instructional staff. If that’s you then please follow the links below to see how you can apply for a position here at OBA.

Internship: Certificate IV Outdoor Recreation

Our Cert IV based internship offers a route to working at OBA for those that have limited outdoor experience. You’ll need to be passionate, dedicated and ready for full on and full time adventure. Our internship program is internationally recognised as one of the best instructor training programs in the world. It does incorporate a Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation but it shouldn’t be confused or compared to other Cert IV’s on the Australia market. To find out why click here.

Direct Entry Instructors

What we refer to as ‘Direct Entry’ instructors are instructors who come to work for us on a seasonal or full time basis and who come with previous outdoor education training and or work experience. You’ll need to be able to prove that you have relevant industry qualifications and or work experience and you’ll need to be allowed to work in Australia. We attract some of the very best outdoor instructors from within Australia and from overseas. To find out more about our Direct Entry system please click here.

Casual Instructors

If you live near one of our centres or are prepared to travel then you may be interested in joining our growing pool of casual instructors. We keep a database of suitably qualified and experienced casuals who we can call upon an ad hoc basis. We pay competitive casual rates and also offer access to on-going training.

 

directentrycopyLiving and Working at Outward Bound

  • Be part of a vibrant culture and international staff community, representing six continents

    Live on-base with access to Kosciuszko National Park and time to explore the beautiful surrounding mountains and waterways during your time off

  • Make life-long friends while enjoying social activities & celebrations
  • Subsidised rent & three meals per day