Catering & Equipment Manager

Southbound Adventures; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Time in Lieu (TOIL) + paid overtime

Extended time off in winter and over X

Field loading and leave entitlements

12% superannuation

Annual Senior Team Day

Job summary

Southbound Adventures on the NSW south coast is seeking a Catering & Equipment Manager to support our Outdoor Education Programs, ensuring top quality food and gear for each activity. You will liaise with clients, suppliers and caterers, manage budgets and orders, and oversee packing, maintenance and transport of equipment.

A hands-on, detail-focused professional will thrive in this role. This position offers opportunities for training, overtime, and seasonal time off, with a 0.8 to full-time

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in logistics or catering.
• Experience with outdoors/camping equipment.
• Current driver's licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients, suppliers and caterers.
• Manage catering and equipment needs, budgeting and forecasting future requirements.
• Catering and gear orders.
• Pack/unpack food and equipment for programs.
• Clean and maintain equipment returning from programs.
• Logistical assistance.
• Managing vehicles and trailers.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety.
• Knowledge of outdoor gear and equipment.

Skills

Logistics Experience

Catering

Driver's License

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Education

Certificate III in Logistics or Catering

Food Safety Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As the Catering & Equipment Manager, you'll support the Team by ensuring every program is provided with the best available food and gear for their Outdoor Education Programs. You'll make a difference in students' lives through the Catering & Equipment utilised out on program.

Key responsibilities

Liaise with clients, suppliers and caterers

Manage catering and equipment needs, budgetting and forecasting future requirements

Catering and gear orders

Pack/unpack food and equipment for programs

Clean and maintain equipment returning from programs

Logistical assistance

Managing vehicles and trailers

Knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety

Knowledge of outdoor gear and equipment

About you

Current driver's licence

Minimum 3 years experience in Logistics or Catering

Experience with outdoors/camping equipment

Certificate III in Logistics or Catering - preferred

Food Safety Certificate - preferred

Enthusiastic, positive, and adaptable

Confident working both independently and within a team

Strong organisational and time management skills

High attention to detail and pride in your work

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

About us

With over 30 years of experience, Southbound Adventures is a leader in Outdoor Education. We specialise in school programs and are experts in Duke of Edinburgh's Adventurous Journeys (including the Overland Track in Tasmania!). Based on the NSW South Coast, we operate in more than 25 National Parks and 34 locations. We pride ourselves on quality—of experience, equipment, catering, support, and especially our team.

Professional Development: Training opportunities available (gear, food safety, first aid)

Time in Lieu (TOIL) + paid overtime (2 hours per overnight)

Extended time off in winter and over Christmas

0.8 to Full Time Load - Average 4 - 5 days/week across 6 months

Plus field loading (pending quals/experience), leave entitlements, and 12% superannuation

Annual Senior Team Day (think Gold Coast adventures or Sydney Harbour Bridge climb!)