We have a range of casual, part-time and full-time roles across our camps. Roles include Lead Cooks, Kitchen Assistants, Program Officers and Program Assistants and Camp cleaners.
Discover the benefits of a career with the Y Discovery Camps and check out our current vacancies below. A new adventure may be just around the corner!
Camp cook jobs
Looking for camp cook jobs or hospitality jobs? We’re recruiting for Kitchen Assistants and Lead Cooks to ensure campers receive delicious meals during their stay.
In these catering roles, you’ll prepare and provide food for campers (including those with special diets) and apply best practise as outlined in our food safety program.
Lead Cook
Lead Cooks undertake general cooking duties, including baking and pastry cooking, while ensuring that Kitchen Assistants are supported and guided through their day-to-day duties.
Lead Cooks must have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, be committed to excellent customer service, and hold a Food Safety Supervisor Certificate.
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistants must have a DoFoodSafely certificate, which is a free course you can complete online. Previous catering or hospitality experience and knowledge of kitchen operations will be highly regarded.
Program Officer
As a Program Officer, you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality programs and activities to visiting schools and community groups. You will liaise with teachers and group leaders to ensure that learning outcomes are achieved in an engaging, inclusive, and safe manner.
This position is responsible for overseeing the effective and safe delivery of all camp programs, supporting the coordination and evaluation of activities, and ensuring consistency in program quality across the site. Program Officers also contribute to program development, training, and mentoring of Program Assistants.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining program equipment, monitoring risk management practices, and contributing to continuous improvement of the camp experience.
Qualifications required: Current CPR and First Aid.
We are seeking energetic and passionate outdoor educators with initiative, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional camp experiences.
Program Assistant
The role focuses on direct facilitation of programs to ensure learning outcomes are achieved and safety procedures are followed. Program Assistants assist with risk management, basic equipment setup and maintenance, and general camp operations as required.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for those interested in outdoor education, recreation, or youth development, with the chance to build skills and gain experience working alongside senior staff.
No formal qualifications required, though an interest in outdoor learning and youth engagement is essential.
Camp Cleaner jobs
While undertaking cleaning duties, you’ll use specialised equipment and chemicals and be responsible for receiving, storing and distributing cleaning goods.
Camp Cleaners also record any maintenance requirements and report major issues to management, as well as undertake repair work and other general duties (such as gardening) as required.
No qualifications needed.
Why work with the Y Discovery Camps?
At the Y Discovery Camps, we’re all about adventure in the outdoors! Our camps cater to schools and community groups, providing opportunities for everyone to be happier, healthier and more connected to their community and to nature.
When you join the team at one of our camps, you’ll help us make sure everyone has a great camp experience. Whether you’re a Camp Cook or Program Officer, you’ll be able to make a positive impact in the lives of young people and our communities. You’ll also get to work in a spectacular outdoor environment!
The benefits don’t end there. When you work for the Y, you’ll also get:
- free access to gyms, recreation and aquatic centres across the state;
- flexible working and rostering arrangements;
- opportunities for career development and growth.
If you’re ready to start your adventure with us, express your interest in one of roles today!
Can’t find the right job for you? Join our Talent Community and upload your resume. We’re always looking for exceptional people, so when a new suitable opportunity comes up, we’ll get in touch.