Group Facilitator (Outdoor Instructor)
About the role – Multiple Casual Positions Available!
Join BaptistCare as a Group Facilitator and use the power of the outdoors to help people grow, connect and thrive. You'll lead adventure-based activities across camps, expeditions and day programs, creating safe, engaging experiences while supporting participants to build confidence, resilience and meaningful connections.
Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
- Facilitate adventure-based activities, camps, expeditions and day programs.
- Supervise participants and maintain a safe, engaging environment.
- Lead group activities that build confidence, resilience and connection.
- Work collaboratively with the team to deliver high-quality outdoor programs.
About you:
You're an enthusiastic and adaptable outdoor professional who enjoys working with people and creating meaningful experiences. You thrive in a team environment, communicate confidently with a wide range of participants, and are passionate about helping others build confidence, resilience and connection through adventure-based programs.
You will also have the following skills and experience:
- Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation (or working towards), equivalent industry experience, or a relevant Youth Work qualification.
- Experience facilitating outdoor adventure activities, camps or group programs, with relevant outdoor recreation qualifications.
- Strong communication and group facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse participants.
- Sound risk management, problem-solving and adaptability skills to ensure safe and successful program delivery.
Why work with us?
BaptistCare offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.
You’ll also receive:
- A competitive salary on the FIA Award + super
- Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
- A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural
About us
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.
BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.
We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to manager at Jed Martinson at jed.martinson@baptistcare.org.au for a confidential discussion.