Camp Somerset | Somerset Dam, QLD
Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | View to Ongoing Employment
About Camp Somerset
Camp Somerset is an Outdoor Education and Recreation Centre located on approximately 1,000 acres of bushland and rainforest on Somerset Dam. Owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we deliver outdoor education, adventure recreation, school camps, church events and community programs throughout the year.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Program Coordinator - Outdoor Programs
to join our Outdoor Programs team.
Working alongside the Senior Program Coordinator, you will help lead the planning, coordination and delivery of Camp Somerset's outdoor education and recreation programs. The role combines
program delivery, staff leadership, client engagement, administration and program development
.
You will also assume responsibility for the Outdoor Programs Department during periods of Senior Program Coordinator leave and assist with wider Camp operations when required.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate daily activity schedules and instructor allocations
Deliver and lead centre-based and expedition programs
Supervise, mentor and support Outdoor Instructors and casual staff
Develop and improve outdoor education programs
Liaise with schools, churches and community groups
Assist with program planning, quotations and client recommendations
Manage activity equipment, resources and maintenance systems
Maintain program documentation, risk assessments and SOPs




Assist with staff induction, development and competency
Support safety, compliance and emergency response planning
Assist with Camp Coordination and weekend duties as required
Skills & Experience
Minimum 6 years' demonstrated outdoor education experience across centre-based and expedition programs
Experience leading outdoor recreation activities
Experience working with school groups
Strong organisational, communication and administration skills
Units of Competency in High Ropes, Bush Walking, Flat Water Canoeing.
Current Blue Card, First Aid, CPR and Driver Licence
Wilderness First Aid
Units of Competency in Mountain Biking, Abseiling, Archery
Experience with equipment management, budgets and quotations
What We Offer
A senior role within an established Outdoor Education program
Variety across centre-based and expedition programs
Opportunities to develop and improve programs
Leadership, mentoring and professional development opportunities
The opportunity to work in a unique outdoor workplace on Somerset Dam
The successful applicant will need to support the mission and values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and contribute to Camp Somerset's Christian ethos.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and maintain all required licences, certifications and Blue Card eligibility.
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For a more detailed job description, contact Nathan Norman at ******
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📌 Program Coordinator (Tasmania)
🏢 Camp Somerset
📍 Tasmania