Program Coordinator - Adventure Pathways

Max Term Fulltime until 27/02/2027

The Adventure Pathways team works collaboratively to design and deliver programs that are not only fun and adventurous, but also deeply meaningful, fostering growth, resilience, and connection. With a culture built on encouragement, teamwork, and a shared sense of purpose, you’ll be part of a group that values creativity, safety, and the positive impact of outdoor education.

About the role:

The Program Coordinator plays a key role in fulfilling BaptistCare's Adventure Pathways purpose helping people connect with themselves, others, God, and the natural world through outdoor experiences.

This role is responsible for designing and delivering high-quality adventure and outdoor education programs tailored to the needs of school partners. By working closely with each school, the Program Coordinator ensures programs align with their objectives and collaborates with the Program Facilitation Team to bring them to life.

While schools are the primary focus, the role also supports other customer groups as needed.

Key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Design and deliver tailor-made adventure and/or outdoor educational programs which meet the objectives and budgets of our customers.
• Facilitate adventure activity sessions within your programs when required.
• Design & deliver the Christian content for school groups.
  

About you:

You are passionate about the outdoors and the impact it can have on young people. With experience in program design and facilitation, you bring creativity, adaptability, and strong communication skills. Collaborative, safety-focused, and values-driven, you’re ready to help grow and deliver meaningful outdoor experiences

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience (min 3-5 years) in delivering outdoor recreation and educational activities in Campsites and wilderness settings.
• Working knowledge of outdoor industry risk management practices and standard, including the Australian Adventure Activity Standards.
• Highly experienced in designing and delivering adventure-based learning (ABL) programs that meet client objectives.

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
• 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

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. 

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

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.

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.

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