Instructor Application Form
This application form is for qualified and experienced outdoor education instructors who meet the below selection criteria. If you do not have
previous work experience as an outdoor instructor, please contact Human Resources for other opportunities.
International applicants in Australia on a working holiday visa are welcome to apply. Successful international applicants will be offered 2 x 3
month seasonal contracts.
Application Process
Save the date! After you have passed your phone interview and reference checks, you will be required to participate in the in-the-field assessment
program from 21 – 28 August 2014. This is compulsory for all instructors and takes place at our National Base in Canberra.
Selection Criteria

Wilderness First Aid (60 hours)

CPR qualification

Bronze Medallion

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
If you have international experience or qualifications, please submit a copy of your log book and qualifications so that we can assess
your relevant experience leading multi-day journey based programs.

Working with children check
All applicants must provide a valid working with children check before starting work. Further information can be found:
ACT – http://www.ors.act.gov.au/community/working_with_vulnerable_people
NSW – www.kids.nsw.gov.au
WA – http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au
VIC – http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

Field experience
o Experience instructing multi-day journey based / expedition programs
o Climb / abseil (belaying) experience
o High and low ropes experience
o Off-track navigation / Bushwalking experience
o Flat water canoe experience
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Instructor Application Form
Personal Details
Full Name
Preferred Name
Nationality
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)
When are you available to start
work? (dd/mm/yy)
I have a current visa
Please specify the visa type:
What are your working rights in
Australia?
I am a Citizen or Resident of
Australia or New Zealand
What type of work are you
seeking?
Full time, ongoing
Do you have a preference for your
work location? (If none, please leave
Walpole, WA
Have you previously worked for an
Outward Bound school?
No
Seasonal or contract
For how long:
Tharwa, ACT
Buchan, VIC
I have not yet obtained
my visa
Casual, ongoing
Kunghur, NSW
blank)
Yes
Which Outward Bound did you work for:
Please specify the dates you were employed:
Current Address
Post Code
Contact Details
Home
Work
Mobile
Skype
Email
Education
School/Institution Name
Country
Years Attended
From (Start date)
Qualifications
Please attach photocopies of each qualification that you select below:
Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
No
Yes
Outdoor Education Qualification, Course or Internship
No
Yes
Wilderness First Responder/Aid
No
Yes
CPR Certificate
No
Yes
Bronze Medallion / Water life Saving Certificate
No
Yes
Swift Water Rescue
No
Yes
To (Completion date)
Degree/Major/Certificate
Obtained
Training provider:
Qualification title:
Training provider:
Qualification title:
Training provider:
Qualification title:
Hours attended:
Expiry date (dd/mm/yy):
Training provider:
Qualification title:
Expiry date (dd/mm/yy):
Training provider:
Qualification title:
Expiry date (dd/mm/yy):
Training provider:
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Roping Rescue
No
Yes
Drivers licence
No
Yes
Qualification title:
Expiry date (dd/mm/yy):
Training provider:
Qualification title:
Expiry date (dd/mm/yy):
State:
Licence / ID Number:
Expiry date (dd/mm/yy):
Other relevant qualifications (please list)
Please attach additional sheets if needed
Work History
A copy of my resume is attached
Current Position
Job title:
Company:
Start date:
Brief summary of position:
Future Positions
Do you have any work
planned within the next 12
months?
Yes
Experience
Indicate your ability level/ experience in each of the following areas by ticking appropriate box
No Experience
Personal
Experience Assist- Experience
Experience
instructing or CoInstructing
instructing
Camp Craft
Experience
training/mentoring
other instructors
Journey based / expedition
Instructing
White Water Rafting
Please indicate what
grade/class:
Flat Water Rafting / Canoeing
Navigation with a Map and
Compass
Top rope climbing
Abseil / Rappelling
Working with Youth (age 1418)
Working with Adults
Facilitating
Leadership/Teamwork
/Communication skills
Wilderness Risk
Management
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Referees
Please provide contact details for three referees
Referee # 1
Name
Position
Organisation
Relationship to you
Phone number
Email address
Referee # 2
Referee # 3
Medical History
Do you have any medical conditions or previous injuries that may inhibit your ability to lead an Outward Bound course?
Back injury
Eye/vision impairment
No
Yes
No
Joint or bone injury
Ear/hearing difficulty
No
Yes
No
Muscle injury
Asthma
No
Yes
No
Heart/blood/circulatory
Mental/Psychological
No
Yes
No
condition
illness
If you answered yes to any of
the above, please provide
brief detail:
Feedback Request
How did you hear about
Outward Bound?
Google / Internet Search
Cooee Jobs
Adventure Pro
Referral by friend/family
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Completed an Outward Bound Course
Previous Outward Bound employee
Word of mouth
Other:
Declaration
I declare the above information to be correct and authorise Outward Bound to consult my referees to request verifications and/or academic
transcripts from the individuals or institutions herein. I understand that it is necessary for me to undergo a medical examination and police record
check (working with children check) prior to commencement of employment.
Signed
Date
Outward Bound Australia would like to keep your application on file. In the event that your current application is not successful we may contact you
in the future with other opportunities. Please tick this opt out box if you DO NOT agree to us keeping your application on file.
Application Checklist
Please make sure you have completed and enclosed all the required documentation listed below.
Application Form
CV/Resume
Photocopies of all relevant qualifications (as listed in Question 3)
Completed Logbook- see website if you need an example of a logbook
Please submit your completed application form to: [email protected]
Further queries may be directed to the Human Resources Department:
Phone:
+61 2 6235 5700
Fax:
+61 2 6237 5224
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.outwardbound.org.au
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