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People Outdoors have an outstanding opportunity for motivated Disability Support Workers to combine their passion for working with people living with disability with their love for the outdoors and adventure activities. To see what opportunities are currently available please refer to the list below;

Roles in Victoria

 

There is currently a waiting list for casual support worker roles based out of Melbourne.

Priority will be given to those available to work during the school holidays.

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The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.

ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'.  We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.

People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.

The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in Victoria. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends and school holidays) will be required.

Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to to Lucy Mulqueeny - lmulqueeny@auscamps.asn.au or call 03 9863 6824.

The position description can be found here.

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Roles in New South Wales

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The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Camp Leader -  Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.

ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'.  We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.

People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.

The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in New South Wales. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.

Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to Lucy Mulqueeny - lmulqueeny@auscamps.asn.au.

The position description can be found here.

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The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.

ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'.  We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.

People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.

The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in New South Wales. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.

Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to to Lucy Mulqueeny - lmulqueeny@auscamps.asn.au

The position description can be found here.

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Roles in Queensland

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The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Camp Leader -  Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.

ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'.  We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.

People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.

The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in Queensland. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.

Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to Lucy Mulqueeny - lmulqueeny@auscamps.asn.au

The position description can be found here.

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The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking to fill multiple vacant positions of Disability Support Worker for the People Outdoors (PO) team.

ACA, the national peak body for camps and associated providers, believes that participating in supported outdoor experiences through camps and adventure activities leads to happier and healthier lives. Our vision is to facilitate ‘more people outdoors more often'.  We provide information, resources, services and training to well over 200 members across Australia.

People Outdoors programs are hallmarked by a high level of communication with parents/guardians and campers, including a personal pre-camp (intake) meeting and post program evaluation. Our programs only operate at Australian Camps Association member campsites that are accredited with the QTF program. People Outdoors programs are outcomes focused and are all about fun, personal development, social connection and enjoying the great outdoors.

The role is Casual, and is based at member campsites in Queensland. Travel and out of hours work (e.g. weekends) will be required.

Applications and all enquiries are to be sent via email to Lucy Mulqueeny - lmulqueeny@auscamps.asn.au

The position description can be found here.

 
 
 
 


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"My advice would be that if you love making others happy, helping out campers and their families, adventure activities and sometimes a challenge, then get in there and join us! We would love to have you - you never know the difference you can make and what you can achieve. I guarantee you will love it." - Rachel, Program Leader

 

 
 
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VIC: Kids & Teens 4 Day Camp | Grantville
Bayview Adventure Camp
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
08-07-2025 - 11-07-2025
holiday

Join us at Bayview Adventure Camp for this four-day camp (3 nights) during the school holidays.

This camp is for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.

Some of the activities you might participate in are initiative activities, archery, campfire cooking, low ropes course and more!

New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).

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VIC: Adults Four Day Camp | Phillip Island
CYC The Island
Adults (18yrs+)
15-07-2025 - 18-07-2025
holiday

Join us at CYC The Island for this four-day camp (3 nights) during the school holidays.

This camp is for Adults (18yrs+) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.

Some of the activities you might participate in are archery, beach games, campfire cooking and more!

New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).

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VIC: Kids & Teens Weekend Adventure | Mt Eliza
Camp Manyung
Kids & Teens (6-17yrs)
08-08-2025 - 10-08-2025
weekend

Join us at The Y - Camp Manyung for this weekend camp (2 nights).

This camp is for Kids & Teens (6-17yrs) living with disability. Please note this camp will depart from our Melbourne departure point in Thornbury.

Some of the activities you might participate in are tree rolling and high ropes course, archery, initiative games and more!

New to People Outdoors camps? Please complete the referral form so we can begin the intake process (note: completion of the intake process is required prior to attending any camp).

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