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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

Disability Support Woker (Female) - Complex Behaviours

• Casual Role – Weekends, Overnights, Weekdays during school holidays
• SCHADS Award
• Shift Departure/Return Bundoora, Victoria
• Salary Packaging Available
• For immediate start

The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking an experienced female Disability Support Worker to join its People Outdoors (PO) team, supporting a young adult male participant, with complex support needs, during weekend overnight camps (2:1 support ratio). The People Outdoors program gives children, teens and adults with disability the chance to experience real camp adventures, make friends and build confidence — with the right support around them.

About the role

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to a participant with complex needs, including assistance with daily living activities such as personal care.
• Work within our camp program to provide an individualised program for the participant.
• Support the participant using their established communication methods and promote their choice and control.
• Transport participant to and from camp using company provided vehicle. You will depart and return to/from our location in Bundoora, Victoria.
• Implement and follow individualised Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP) to proactively manage and respond to behaviours of concern.
• Enable the participant to participate safely in recreational camp activities and outdoor experiences.
• Support the participant who may display challenging behaviours, using trauma-informed and safe practices.
• Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the participant’s multidisciplinary team to provide consistent support and work towards agreed goals.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with the participant, their family and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, Australian Camps Association policies, and relevant legislative frameworks.

For full job ad, please click here.

​​​​​To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience, suitability and interest in the role.

Applications close on 30 September 2026.

All enquiries and applications are to be sent via email to Trudi Donelly at trudi@auscamps.asn.au or call 03 9863 6822.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for these positions.
Applicants will only be contacted if they are successful in proceeding to the interview stage.
If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising will close early, thus we advise you apply right away.

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Disability Support Workers (Male)

• Casual Role – Weekends, Overnights, Weekdays during school holidays
• SCHADS Award
• Shift Departure/Return Bundoora, Victoria
• Salary Packaging Available
• For immediate start

The Australian Camps Association (ACA) is seeking multiple active and engaging, male Disability Support Workers to join the People Outdoors (PO) team. The People Outdoors program gives children, teens and adults with disability the chance to experience real camp adventures, make friends and build confidence — with the right support around them.

The role involves supporting male participants during overnight camps that typically run for three-days/two-nights. Group transport is provided to and from camp and our departure location in Bundoora, Victoria.

About the role

You will:

• Provide compassionate, person-centred support that promotes participants’ dignity, safety, independence and individual goals.
• Implement and follow individual Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) including strategies to prevent and respond to behaviours of concern.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mealtime assistance, medication assistance and behaviour support.
• Enable participants to safely participate in recreational camp activities and outdoor experiences.
• Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, Australian Camps Association policies, and relevant legislative frameworks.

For full job ad, please click here.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience, suitability and interest in the role.

Applications close on 30 September 2026.

All enquiries and applications are to be sent via email to Trudi Donelly at trudi@auscamps.asn.au or call 03 9863 6822.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for these positions.
Applicants will only be contacted if they are successful in proceeding to the interview stage.
If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising will close early, thus we advise you apply right away.

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Support the work of People Outdoors in providing outdoor experiences for people with disabilities.

"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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