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 Program Officer, you will deliver programs and activities to visiting schools and community groups, and liaise with teachers and group leaders to ensure learning outcomes are achieved in an engaging and safe manner.
You will be tasked with ensuring that all camp programs are delivered effectively and safely. Additionally, you will assist in preparing, implementing, and evaluating a variety of programs tailored to different groups.
Program Officers will also be responsible for maintaining program equipment.
Program Officers require CPR and First Aid qualifications.
Program Assistant
As part of the program team, the Program Assistant role involves direct delivery of programming to school and community groups, ensuring learning outcomes are achieved and that risk management procedures are adhered to.
The position predominantly involves facilitating the camp programs to the various client groups liaising with school teachers/group leaders when required (as the “Key Leader”), risk management and equipment maintenance and other general camp duties.
No qualifications required.
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.