About us:

Baptist Care SA works collaboratively with South Australians from all walks of life. We provide Camping and Adventure Programs, Disability Services, Homelessness Services, Out of Home Care and Youth, Family and Community Programs. We are committed to finding a way forward for everyone we serve and supporting them to achieve their life goals. We find ways to make people's lives better.

About the role – Permanent Full-time  

Baptist Care SA’s Adventure Services offers campsite and expedition based outdoor programs for over 1000’s of South Australians every year. Helping people connect to themselves, others, God and the natural world through outdoor experiences.

The Expedition Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and leading off-site journeys for the program. You will be the key influence on guest experience, communicating information to clients, participants and staff, also keeping the program on track, managing group safety, and solving issues as they arise. At its core, this position exists to ensure that all elements of the journey camping experience run smoothly for clients and guests and that group facilitators and Program Leaders are set up for success. 

This role will provide plenty of variety basing yourself across our Mylor and Strathalbyn sites, plus having the flexibility to join expeditions across South Australia and interstate. 

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

• Design outdoor journeys and day experiences that reflect the needs of the clients and Baptist Care SA Adventure
• Liaise with the relevant client and Adventure Services Manager (ASM) to ensure that all logistical preparations are made prior to the camp or event
• Effectively plan for and manage risks to ensure the safety of program participants
• Provide leadership and supervision to clients during adventure-based programs to ensure high quality service delivery in accordance with the requirements of program design, relevant legislation and Australian Adventure Activity Standards
• Provide leadership, supervision and direction to Program Leaders & Group Facilitators

About you:

As a keen outdoor enthusiast, you enjoy working with young people seeing them grow and become a healthier, more connected version of themselves through facilitating purposeful outdoor programs. You are a natural leader who has a passion for planning purposeful journeys, organised, loves the finer details, with a can-do attitude.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Cert IV or higher (preferably Diploma) in Outdoor Recreation Education or equivalent
• At least 3 Nationally recognised qualifications in e.g. canoeing, bush walking, rock-climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, high ropes facilitation/supervisor, swim instructing, water sports etc
• Demonstrated experience (min 5+ years) in delivering outdoor recreation and educational activities in Campsites and wilderness settings
• Effective at engaging with participants and managing group dynamics in large and small groups
• Experience training other staff new skills or to reinforce skills already attained

Specific Requirements:

Baptist Care SA is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable people and as such applicants will be considered in accordance with our safety practices and suitability.

You will be required to have, or be willing to obtain: 

• Evidence of current COVID 19 vaccinations including any booster requirements
• Physically capable of undertaking strenuous outdoor activities
• Demonstrated experience driving 4WD vehicles and towing trailers
• A valid full South Australia driver’s license (C Class)
• A current Apply First Aid Certificate
• Wilderness First Aid HLTAID005 (Off-site expeditions)
• National Police Clearance
• Evidence of current COIVD 19 vaccinations including any booster requirements
• A valid Child-Related Employment Screening via Department of Human Services
• Training: Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes)
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours including weekends
• Travel within South Australia or interstate

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 Fitness Industry Award (Level 10) + super
• Salary packaging in addition to increase your take home pay 
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees cultural and community obligations, including NAIDOC Leave and 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 Tobin Hanna at [email protected] for a confidential discussion, using the subject line: Expedition Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date – applications may also close before this date.