Amy Rella
ALLENS RIVULET,TAS, Australia
Summary
An enthusiastic individual with a strong passion for the outdoors. Highly motivated to learn new skills and attain further knowledge in both old and new areas. Able to use initiative and lead when necessary. Excellent communication skills and willing to work as part of a group. Makes the most of any opportunity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Raft Guide, Safety Kayaker, Bus Driver
Viking Rafting
05.2023 - Current
- Day guiding on both Vestari Jökulsá (class 2) and Austari Jökulsá (class 4)
- Safety Kayaking Austari Jökulsá class 4
- Bus driving to and from river trips, 40 seater bus with trailer.
Raft Guide
Franklin River Rafting
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitate 8-10 day river journey on the Franklin River in Tasmania's remote South West Wilderness. Expedition style, leave no trace.
- Catering for up to 15 people. This includes pre trip food shopping and on trip food preparation.
- Paddle guided in 14ft raft, class 3/4, multiple water levels. Portaging including boat lining.
- Driving to and from in small bus with trailer.
Field and Operations Support Officer
Australian Antarctic Division
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Planning, research and design of equipment for the Denman Terrestrial Campaign Remote field camp in East Antarctica.
- This included working within the Commonwealth Government procurement framework and AAD consignment of goods via aviation and shipping assets.
Outdoor Educator
Multiple Schools
03.2007 - Current
- Over this period I have worked for many schools and institutions facilitating outdoor education programs.
- Programs include, expedition style, base camp, long journey programs. working with students from age 11 to 18.
- Jobs also included facilitating briefings and debrief sessions, mindfulness practices. Catering for groups up to 40 people.
Weed Technician
Gippsland Recreation Outdoors
01.2020
- Work as a weed technician, various rivers in Victoria, high and low water ranging from class 2 to class 4
- Travelling down rivers in self guided sports rafts.
Guide
World Expeditions
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Employed as trainee guide then guide
- Tasks include, preparation/packing day, safety briefings, loading expedition rafts, guiding my own raft of customers on class 3/4, portaging and lining rafts, meal preparation.
Raft Guide
Firbank School
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Work as a raft guide, 12 day expedition along the Snowy River.
Education
Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education/Nature Tourism -
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC01.2019
Double Diploma in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism -
TAFE SOUTH AUSTRALIA
01.2011
Other Experience
Since 2007 I have worked for a number of schools throughout Australia as an outdoor educator and guide. I specialise in bushwalking, rock climbing and abseiling, kayaking and canoeing. I have worked with young people aged between 11 and 18.
Certification
- IRF Level 3 Raft guide and safety kayaker
- Rescue 3 Europe White water technician 2022
- HR Drivers License
- Tasmanian Passenger Accreditation
- Wilderness First Aid - updated 2020
- EMT Advanced first aid 2021
- Bushwalking Guide, tracked and untracked areas
- Paddle Australia Flat Water Kayak Instructor
- Power boat handling
Personal River Days
- Since 2017 I have spent 300+ days on rivers in a kayak or a raft. These rivers range from class 2 to class 4+, with varying water levels and styles. Low volume technical to high volume. Countries include, Australia, Iceland, Norway, Nepal, Slovenia and New Zealand.
Timeline
Raft Guide, Safety Kayaker, Bus Driver
Viking Rafting
05.2023 - Current
Raft Guide
Franklin River Rafting
10.2022 - Current
Field and Operations Support Officer
Australian Antarctic Division
08.2022 - 10.2022
Raft Guide
Firbank School
11.2020 - 12.2020
Weed Technician
Gippsland Recreation Outdoors
01.2020
Guide
World Expeditions
01.2020 - 01.2022
Outdoor Educator
Multiple Schools
03.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education/Nature Tourism -
La Trobe University
Double Diploma in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism -
TAFE SOUTH AUSTRALIA
- IRF Level 3 Raft guide and safety kayaker
- Rescue 3 Europe White water technician 2022
- HR Drivers License
- Tasmanian Passenger Accreditation
- Wilderness First Aid - updated 2020
- EMT Advanced first aid 2021
- Bushwalking Guide, tracked and untracked areas
- Paddle Australia Flat Water Kayak Instructor
- Power boat handling
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