Why join the team at Out Doors Inc. (Out Doors)?

As a leading provider of outdoor adventure services in the community, our team is made up of paid employees, mentors and students, all dedicated to working together in an organisation that is striving to improve peoples’ mental health.

How do we do this? By putting people and their mental health first.

Benefits of working at Out Doors include:

Professional Development

All staff have access to professional development leave for off-site study.

Flexible Working

Work from a mixture of the office and home, taking time to live life where you need it. Plus, five weeks annual leave each year.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating a culture that is welcoming and equitable for all.

Make a Difference

Help make a difference in the lives of those struggling with the challenges of mental health.

Current Openings

Do you enjoy being outdoors and are you looking for your next challenge?

Out Doors Inc. (Out Doors) wants to hear from you!

We are a not-for-profit organisation that delivers outdoor adventure and recreation programs Victoria-wide for people at risk or living with a mental health issue. We believe that people learn best by ‘doing’ and focus on every participant’s ability rather than illness or disability.

The Role

We are currently looking for qualified and experienced Outdoor Program Workers to join our team on a sessional (casual) basis to work directly with individuals and groups at risk or experiencing a mental health issue in the provision of activity-based adventure programs.

All of Out Doors’ programs are led by 2-3 program staff and include no more than 12 participants, with trips ranging from 1-5 days.
As a Sessional Program Worker, you would be there in a supporting role to the Program Coordinator who leads and manages the program.

Important Details

Sessional Outdoor Program Support Workers are paid a flat rate for each program they work on. This is based on relevant qualification and experience.

Experience Day Trip 2 days Overnight Program 3 days Overnight Program 4 days Overnight program 5 Days Overnight Program
1 – 5 years $250 $557 $867 $1,176 $1,486
5+ years $310 $630 $980 $1,330 $1,680
Overnight allowance $55 $110 $165 $220

This pay rate includes casual loading. This loading is paid instead of entitlements that apply to permanent employees like paid personal leave and annual leave. Out Doors currently offers salary sacrifice of $611.53 per fortnight. The offer remains available while current taxation legislation remains in force.  In the event that this changes, the offer will be withdrawn or the amount will change as per regulation.  

Applicants Must:

  • Have a tertiary-level qualification in Outdoor Education or Recreation.
  • Have a passion for working with people in the outdoors.
  • Have a desire for helping people be the best they can be.
  • Be qualified in Wilderness First Aid, or equivalent.
  • Hold a valid Australian Driver’s license.
  • Have practical experience in at least two of the following activities: bushwalking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, mountain bike riding, rock climbing/abseiling or cross-country skiing.
  • Instructor and Guiding qualifications will be looked at favourably.

Apply

Written applications (resume and a cover letter) must address the key selection criteria as outlined in the Sessional Worker Position Description (see below) and provide a minimum of 2 referees. Please email your application to careers@outdoorsinc.org.au.

Note: all successful applicants must undergo a police and working with children check

 

You can view the Position Description here.

From time to time, we have Work Experience opportunities available for students from Secondary Schools and Higher Education. These opportunities are in a range of areas including fundraising, partnerships, health promotion, program management, marketing and communications, research and evaluation and finance.

You will be required to provide Working with Children Checks and/or Police Checks for some roles.

If you’d like to enquire about Work Experience at Out Doors, please Contact Us.

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