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An Outdoor Recreation Officer coordinates the delivery of a range of outdoor activities. You might plan activities for community events or take groups of participants for scheduled sessions. Outdoor Recreation Officers might organise various activities or specialise in a particular field such as hiking, abseiling or horse riding. You’ll ensure your groups is participating safely and make sure equipment is properly maintained.
Outdoor Recreation Officers should enjoy physical activity and like working with people from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you can communicate well and work as part of a team. Safety is important in this industry and you’ll need to be capable of demonstrating a range of techniques, depending on your chosen activity. You’ll need to be organised and be able to prioritise your daily tasks.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become an Outdoor Recreation Officer.
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Begin a career in your favourite outdoor activity with the Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership (SIS30619). This nationally recognised qualification will give you the confidence to co-ordinate a group activity as well as interpret the weather and environmental conditions, operate communications equipment, maintain equipment, manage group safety, and respond to an emergency. Choose career electives in abseiling, bushwalking, climbing, cycle touring, horse riding, 4WD, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, sailing, snorkeling, surfing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, or caving. Enquire now to find out the scope of different electives and the opportunities for enrollment..
Average duration: 6 months.
The SIS20419 - Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation is a Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) qualification. Please make an enquiry to find out more about the course such as government funding options, study modes and duration..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Outdoor Recreation Officer generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
Employment numbers in this industry have remained stable in recent years. There are currently 1,800 people working as an Outdoor Recreation Officer in Australia and this number has remained the same over the last five years. Outdoor Recreation Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as an Outdoor Recreation Officer interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership. You’ll learn to organise group activities and interpret weather and environment conditions. You’ll also cover topics such as managing group safety, responding to an emergency and operating communications equipment. A Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within outdoor education. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Outdoor Education
Hiking Guide
$960 weekly pay
Outdoor Adventure Guide
Outdoor Recreation Officer
Outdoor Activity Instructor
$1,250 weekly pay
Outdoor Recreation Leader
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