Careers in the Outdoors

Training Pathways

Types of Jobs Available in the Outdoors

Outdoor Activity and Recreation Provider

Rock Climbing Guide
Skiing instructor
School Camp Activity Instructor
Water sports instructor (Kayaking, Rafting, Canoeing, Surfing guides and instructors, etc)
Fishing Tour Provider
Travel Guide

Program Officer (Outdoor Camps)

School Camp Activity Instructor
School Camp Program Assistant
School Camp Facilitator
Outdoor Education Teacher

Program Logistics and Team Leaders

Outdoor Camp Manager
Outdoor Camp Activities Programmer
Recreation Risk Manager
Camp Administrator
Recreation Events Manager
Programs Co-ordinator

Outdoor Educators

Bush Kindergarden Teacher
Primary School Teacher (P-6)
Secondary School Teacher (7-12)
TAFE Teacher
University Lecturer
School Camp Teacher
Zoo & Parks Teacher

Paid Positions at State Activity Peaks, Clubs and Community Groups

Social Media Manager
Administration Assistant
Events co-ordinator
Finance Officer
Field Staff Manager
Project Officer
Policy Writer
Community Group Manager

Bush Adventure Therapist

Wilderness Adventure Therapist
Adventure Intervention Officer
Bush Adventure Therapy Facilitator
Director Therapist
Outdoor Educators

Qualification Pathways

TAFE & Registered Training Organisations (RTOS)

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
Diploma of Outdoor Recreation
Diploma of Outdoor Leadership
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma of Communication & Social Media
Diploma of Outdoor Education
Diploma of Early Childhood
Diploma of Youth Work

Higher Education

Bachelor of Nature Tourism
Bachelor of Education
(P-12 and/or Outdoor Education)
Bachelor of Arts (Sports Administration)
Bachelor Degree (Finance, Business, Marketing, Tourism, etc.)
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Graduate study in Family Therapy and System Therapy
Masters of Business Administration
Master of Public Health
Master of Social Work
Masters of Teaching

Have you considered a traineeship?

One year of paid work with an Outdoor Leadership qualification (Cert IV) at the end!

Directly contact one of the TAFE’s or Registered Training Organisations listed below

Have you considered a career change?

Whether you’ve just begun your search for a job or you’re looking for a change, the Outdoor Education Innovation Hub can help you build a meaningful, lifelong career in the outdoor education industry while you explore the natural world. Check out their website and submit an expression of interest for further information: https://oeih.org.au/