Outdoor Leadership Traineeship – Cave Hill Creek (Raglan)

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Outdoor Leadership Traineeship – Cave Hill Creek (Raglan)

WESTVIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS
Australia

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Casual/Holiday

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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join the team as an Outdoor Leadership Trainee completing a Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership.
  • Assist in delivering outdoor activities and support school camps.
  • Gain paid work experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification.

Westvic Staffing Solutions, in partnership with Cave Hill Creek, Raglan (located near Beaufort Victoria), have an opportunity available to join the team as an Outdoor Leadership Trainee completing a Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership.

This unique opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, working alongside a dedicated team to support school camps and deliver specialised outdoor activities such as canoeing, abseiling, mountain biking, and more. Cave Hill Creek have a sister company, Silverband Lodge in Halls Gap.  There will be opportunities for you to work at this camp also.

General Tasks Include:

  • Outdoor activity instruction to groups (predominantly school children)
    • Assist qualified activity instructors with specialized activities incl abseiling, water (canoeing, raft building, recreational swimming), high rope (giants’ ladder, crate stack, possum glider) and bike riding
    • Once familiar and confident, lead nonspecialized activities such as map reading, low ropes, bouldering, archery, bush cooking short walks etc.
  • Assist the group leader on overnight camp outs, journey-based programs and guided walks. 
  • Counsellor on holiday camps
  • Assist delivering activity programs for school and holiday camps.
  • Provide organisation and logistic support for overnight camp outs, journey-based programs and guided walks.
  • Assist with regular inspection and maintenance of outdoor activities and associated equipment
  • Ensure campers and guests experience a memorable and enjoyable stay at Cave Hill Creek.

Assist with other daily camp and business operations as required incl maintenance, housekeeping, gardening, venue set up, catering and functions/events

The successful applicant will:  

  • Have a passion for working with and mentoring children, some may have behavioural challenges
  • Passion with working outdoors and doing outdoor activities
  • Be physically fit
  • Have the confidence to address large groups
  • Pass a police check and willing to obtain Working with Children’s Check
  • Drivers licence
  • Completed Certificate III in Sports Education is an advantage

What you’ll get:

  • Paid work + a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
  • Ongoing mentoring and support
  • Real skills for a long-term career

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great Outdoor Leadership Trainee.

For any enquiries or for further information, please contact Workforce Development Manager Natalie Nayler on 0455 963159

Applications close on Sunday 22nd of November 2026 at 5:00pm

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Skills

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AbseilingAdaptableBushwalkingCanoeingCrisis managementCultural sensitivityDriving licenceEvent organisationExcellent communication skillsFirst aidGroup managementMap readingMentoring childrenMountain bikingOutdoor activitiesOutdoor equipment maintenanceOutdoor leadershipPhysical fitnessPolice checkProblem solvingTeamworkWorking with children check

Licenses & certifications

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Certificate iii in sports educationCertificate vi in outdoor leadershipPolice checkWorking with childrens check

Perks & benefits

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Nationally recognised qualificationOngoing mentoring and supportPaid work

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