Outdoor Programs Lead – Recreation & Camps

Current Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Office of Sport NSW is seeking a Program Officer to facilitate outdoor recreation and education activities for school, community and sporting groups across our 10 centres. You will guide safe, engaging experiences, work with teachers and coordinators, and help deliver program outcomes while prioritising wellbeing and inclusion.

Role includes rostered shifts, overnight residential duties onsite, and travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field or Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation/Leadership with relevant industry experience.
• Willingness to work non-continuous shifts, rostered overnight duties and on-call outside program hours.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outdoor recreation activities that help people learn, connect and grow.
• Lead activities across school camps, community groups and holiday programs.
• Ensure participant safety, risk management and incident handling.
• Prepare equipment, manage resources and support program outcomes.

Skills

Facilitation

Safety management

Public speaking

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation/Leadership

Tools

Recreational Boat Licence

Coxswain qualification

Job description

Office of Sport NSW is seeking a Program Officer to facilitate outdoor recreation and education activities for school, community and sporting groups across our 10 centres. You will guide safe, engaging experiences, work with teachers and coordinators, and help deliver program outcomes while prioritising wellbeing and inclusion.

Role includes rostered shifts, overnight residential duties onsite, and travel between locations.