Students Explore Australia Pty Ltd is on a mission to connect young people with nature, as a means of improving their wellbeing. We predominantly achieve this through delivering school camps for primary and high schools all across Australia, and also work with student groups with special needs.

Our core values are:

1.      We strive for good vibes everyday (there’s a science to this)

2.      We are hungry to be the best version of ourselves

3.      We are highly organised and disciplined

4.      We are adaptable to change

5.      We are optimists, with can-do attitudes

We are a for-purpose business that takes pride in our engaging work culture and positive working environment. We emphasise personal growth and development in our staff to complement our growing range of services.

Role Description:

In this role, you will primarily be responsible for working with your Program Coordinator (team leader) to successfully deliver our all-abilities camp programs. You’ll have the option to choose which programs you wish to book yourself onto, and we’ll know these dates usually 1 month or more in advance. Our programs are located mainly in South Australia, Victoria and Central Australia. The role can be summed up into 3 main components.

• Physically and emotionally supporting 2 or more young people on program, in a variety of nature-based programs
• Offering reports and updates to guardians about the progress and milestones that the young people you are working with, have achieved
• Transporting our students to amazing locations by driving our little minibuses and trailers during the program (this is a shared team effort).
  
   

Ideal candidates:

• Have the ability to build rapport quickly with kids
• Have a passion for the outdoors or positive wellbeing of young people
• Are physically fit and capable
• Are fun and knowledgeable entertainers
• Have core values that are aligned with ours

To build high-performing teams, we are looking for facilitators that are specialists in one or more of the following areas, or are willing to develop skills in particular areas:
- outdoor activities facilitation
- complex behaviour management
- specialist caring (such as manual handling or personal care)
- driving minibuses (or having a heavy vehicle license)
- overnight shift monitors
- people who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, that can facilitate cultural workshops (or willing to learn, as we can teach these skills)

Essential Items
To be successful in the role you must have or be willing to get

• Working with Children’s Check OR Teacher registration
• Senior First Aid Certificate
• Completion certificate for SEA training modules

Why Work For Us

• Travel to amazing nature-based destinations in your home state, or choose to work in amazing interstate locations all around Australia!
• Make a difference in the lives of young people by inspiring them to fall in love with nature
• An awesome opportunity to diversify your current work, gain new experiences in the outdoors and have fun!
• Quarterly social experiences together with your team
• Huge amount of flexibility for when you work (we know program dates way in advance)

The role is casual, and we are happy to work with you around specific work requirements you may have. Our office is located in Everard Park, South Australia 5035, but the role will see you travelling to many places.

Renumeration:
$450 - $500 per day as a contractor with your own ABN (very easy and cheap to set up and we can guide you in that should you be successful). 

We also include all accommodation and chef-made meals during your program. You will also be eligible individual ‘player of the match’ bonuses on each program, and group bonuses for when you are part of a team that gets a ‘match win’ on programs. 

How to Apply:
If you feel that this role aligns with your core values, and you fit the experience and skills required then we encourage you to apply today!

Please email your application to [email protected] with the subject line “All-abilities Program Facilitator Application – (your name)”. In your application, attach a copy of your CV and a brief cover letter that addresses why you believe you would be an exceptional candidate for the role.

Candidates will initially be phone screened, and if successful be asked to take a personality test prior to the first interview.