Outdoor Education Instructor

Yarramundi

Casual

$37.69 per hour

The Y NSW has been creating memories through outdoor education programs and camps for children, young people and community groups since 1937.

Camp Yarramundi is located on the heritage listed Grose River in the beautiful Hawkesbury Valley, set on 35 acres of natural bushland, Camp Yarramundi has the capacity to accommodate up to 260 people in a variety of cabins across the site.

The camp offers a range of adventure activities, including a high ropes adventure course, giant swing, flying fox, team building and artificial caving!

Impact the lives of young people in a bushland setting
Be part of our exciting new site redevelopment
No outdoor education experience needed – we’ll train you.

At the Y, we’re seeking passionate and adventurous individuals with a love of the outdoors to provide our young campers with unforgettable experiences, a strengthened sense of self and community, and a deeper connection to our natural and peaceful environment.

You’ll lead adventurous outdoor activities and confidence-building games, while mentoring our young community, including many underprivileged and disadvantaged children.
Our supportive and fun-loving team can’t wait to welcome you to your new and rewarding camp career, where you’ll also eventually work within our ground-breaking new camping facilities!

If you’re an energetic and empathetic leader looking for an impactful career in a beautiful and unique outdoor working environment, then you could be our next Outdoor Educator!

Extra Benefits

•   Brand new facilities coming!
•   All meals provided while on shift
•   Free gym memberships to Richmond UNSW gym and Penrith Oasis gym.
•   Overnight accommodation available in staff quarters when available

Qualifications

HLTAID012 accreditation - Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting
CPR
Working with Children Check

Added extras (good to haves)

Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation (Good to have)
Relevant industry experience (Good to have)
Bronze Medallion (Good to have)

Who What Y?

The Y NSW is a profit-for-purpose organisation focused on healthy living, social impact, and empowering young people. We operate 18 recreation centres, 47 out-of-school-hours care services, and two camping locations, employing over 1,000 staff across NSW to deliver enriching community programs.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Benefits & Experience

The Y offers a range of benefits including:

Above award rates of pay
Salary sacrifice benefits
Free access to Y sites & programs
Discounts on a range of products and services including groceries
Branded clothing supplied
Paid essential training & development
Additional leave including wellbeing days
Reward & recognition program
Employee assistance program
Reconciliation action plan

Commitment to Safeguarding

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we embed Safeguarding into everything that we do to make sure Children and Young People are kept at the front of our minds in all our programs and services. We also ensure that all our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles to keep our children and young people safe.

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