Horse Riding Instructor

About the role – Casual  

Join Baptist Care SA as a Casual Horse Riding Instructor at Wirraway Homestead in Strathalbyn, South Australia. Wirraway is a countryside camp and outdoor activity centre providing young people with hands-on experiences in nature and adventure. You will lead safe and engaging riding sessions, care for horses, support volunteers, and maintain high safety and welfare standards, all while working in a collaborative, team-focused environment in a beautiful rural setting.

About you:

You are a skilled horse rider with a passion for working with young people. You enjoy teaching and mentoring, communicate well, and can manage horses and riders safely. Reliable, adaptable, and team-oriented, you focus on horse welfare and creating positive, memorable experiences in an outdoor setting.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Accredited Horse Riding Instructor (Horse Safety Australia)
• Highly proficient at riding and working with horses
• Strong group facilitation
• Working with children and horses in a horse arena environment
• An appreciation of and high-level interest in horse activities for young people

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA 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 (Grade 3) + 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 Leave

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Judith Storry at jstorry@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion.

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.

Baptist Care SA is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptcare (VIC, TAS), to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.