Outdoor Leadership Trainee (Certificate IV)

About the role

Cave Hill Creek, a group accommodation and outdoor recreation venue near Beaufort, Victoria, offers a 12-month workplace traineeship as an Outdoor Leadership Trainee. The role combines paid work with a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership, delivered through Westvic Staffing Solutions. It is a full-time position (about 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with meals provided during work.

Key responsibilities

• Instruct outdoor activities to groups, mostly school children, and assist qualified instructors with specialised activities such as abseiling, canoeing, high ropes and bike riding; later lead non-specialised activities like map reading, low ropes, bouldering, archery and bush cooking.
• Assist the group leader on overnight camp outs, journey-based programs and guided walks, and act as counsellor on holiday camps.
• Help deliver activity programs for school and holiday camps and provide organisational and logistical support for camp outs and walks.
• Inspect and maintain outdoor activities and equipment, and help with daily camp operations such as maintenance, housekeeping, gardening, venue setup, catering and events.

Required profile

• Passion for working with and mentoring children, some of whom may have behavioural challenges.
• Passion for working outdoors and being physically fit enough to perform manual labour regularly.
• Confidence addressing large groups.
• Working with Children's Check and a police check; a Certificate III in Sports Education is an advantage.

What we offer

• Paid work plus a Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership.
• Ongoing mentoring and support, with progression to Level 2 Activity Instructor possible after completing the Certificate IV and gaining multiple activity certifications and first aid.
• Appropriate uniform supplied and meals provided; shared accommodation and meals if staying overnight.
• A roster covering hours, days and shifts, with time for study commitments.

Applications close on 22 November 2026, with a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are suited to the role.