World Challenge Asia-Pacific is currently recruiting Expedition Leaders for challenging one to four week expeditions to one of over fifty 'developing world' destinations in South America, Asia and Africa for secondary school students. The expeditions typically include rewarding community project work, trekking and a cultural adventure. Expeditions are preceded by a powerful 10-18 month team building and skills development program, led by our team of Program Facilitators, designed to challenge the students both physically and mentally, and enable them to learn important life skills and develop as young adults.

What we can offer you:
• Exciting destinations
• Competitive rates of pay
• Continuing professional development
• Gear & travel discounts
• Rewarding developmental work
• All expenses paid travel
• Future opportunities to work with UK, US and Dubai based schools
• Excellent safety, back up and support.

Candidates are required to attend a four day Training and Assessment Course, a one day Expedition Preparation Conference and a Parent Information Meeting prior to going on expedition.

The minimum requirements for all WCE Expedition Leaders are:
• Hard Skills/Technical Qualifications in trekking/bushwalking/tramping.
• Experience leading 5+ day bushwalks/treks.
• Experience working or travelling in the developing world.
• Wilderness/Remote Area First Aid Qualification or equivalent.
• Previous Experience working with youth/appropriate soft skills.
• Police/Criminal/Working with Children Screening.

To apply online please visit our website www.worldchallenge.com.au  or for more information email us at .  

Where?: Asia, Central & South America and Africa
Workload: Contract
Closing Date: 30 May 2012.

Contact...

Georgie Cockram
Leader Management Team
World Challenge
1300 728 568 (within Australia) or 0800 456 134 (from NZ)