How do I become a outdoor recreation officer?
Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Related occupations
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Outdoor Adventure Guide
Outdoor Adventure Guides lead recreational activities, ensuring safety, demonstrating techniques, and checking equipment and weather conditions.
Outdoor Activity Instructor
Outdoor Activity Instructors guide participants in outdoor activities, ensuring safety, demonstrating techniques, and maintaining equipment.
Outdoor Recreation Leader
Outdoor Recreation Leaders supervise community outdoor activities, ensuring safety, providing instruction, and coordinating staff and equipment.
Common questions
How much does an Outdoor Recreation Officer earn?
In Australia, a full time Outdoor Recreation Officer generally earns $1,300 per week ($67,600 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.
What are the job opportunities for an Outdoor Recreation Officer?
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
How do I become an Outdoor Recreation Officer?
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.