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People Outdoors have an outstanding opportunity for motivated Disability Support Workers to combine their passion for working with people living with disability with their love for the outdoors and adventure activities. To see what opportunities are currently available please refer to the list below;
The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill the vacant position of Head of People Outdoors for our People Outdoors (PO) team.
Are you a motivated and strategic thinker? We are seeking a dynamic individual to drive the expansion of our People Outdoors program interstate and oversee operations of our current programs in Victoria. This is a unique opportunity to drive the future direction of People Outdoors and work within a dedicated and passionate team.
ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'. We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.
The ACA’s People Outdoors program provides supported camps and led outdoor experiences for people of all ages with physical and intellectual disabilities. This role is instrumental in maintaining the highest level of program quality and compliance, supporting interstate program expansion and fostering participation growth across all states. By joining this program, you will be a part of a dynamic team driving the growth and impact of this inclusive program and ensuring access to outdoor experiences for people living with disability.
The role is full time and is based at the ACA office in Preston. Some travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) may be required from time to time.
Applications close on Monday 3rd February 2025. Please email your cover letter and resume to Trudi Donelly – trudi@auscamps.asn.au.
Please direct enquiries regarding the role to ACA CEO, Peter McDougall pmcdougall@auscamps.asn.au
Ph: 03 9863 6822.
The position description can be found here.
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There is currently a waiting list for causal support worker roles based out of Melbourne. If you'd like to join the waiting list, please contact us.
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Camp Leader - Disability Support WorkerThe Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Camp Leader - Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.
ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'. We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.
People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.
The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in New South Wales. Programs will commence in March, 2024. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.
Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to Gosia Barcikowska - gosia@auscamps.asn.au.
The position description can be found here.
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Disability Support WorkerThe Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Camp Leader - Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.
ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'. We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.
People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.
The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in New South Wales. Programs will commence in March, 2024. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.
Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to to Gosia Barcikowska - gosia@auscamps.asn.au
The position description can be found here.
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Camp Leader - Disability Support WorkerThe Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Camp Leader - Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.
ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'. We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.
People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.
The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in Queensland. Programs will commence in March, 2024. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.
Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to Gosia Barcikowska - gosia@auscamps.asn.au
The position description can be found here.
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Disability Support WorkerThe Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.
ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'. We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.
People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.
The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in Queensland. Programs will commence in March, 2024. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.
Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to Gosia Barcikowska - gosia@auscamps.asn.au
The position description can be found here.
Support the work of People Outdoors in providing outdoor experiences for people with disabilities.
"My advice would be that if you love making others happy, helping out campers and their families, adventure activities and sometimes a challenge, then get in there and join us! We would love to have you - you never know the difference you can make and what you can achieve. I guarantee you will love it." - Rachel, Program Leader
...We have identified an opportunity to improve the level of care to all campers attending our People Outdoors camps by adding an extra Active Night Disability Support Worker for all camps...
Join us at YMCA Lady Northcote Discovery Camp for this weekend camp (2 nights).
This camp is for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.
Some of the activities you might participate in are canoeing, archery, campfire cooking and more!
New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).
ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)Join us at Camp Manyung for this weekend camp (2 nights).
This camp is for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.
Some of the activities you might participate in are beach games, archery, low ropes, campfire cooking and more!
New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).
ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)Join us at Anglesea Discovery Camp for this weekend camp (2 nights).
This camp is for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.
This camp we'll be participating in the Disabled Surf Associations Event having the opportunity to participate in surfing at Ocean Grove Main Beach.
New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).
ENQUIRE (New Camper) ENQUIRE (Returning Camper)