Outdoors Group and Activity Leader - (Summer, 12-Month or Senior)
Picture a Year 9 student who swore she couldn't paddle, pulling her canoe up the bank on day three and asking when she can do it again. That moment is the job.
At Venture Outdoors Co., our guides lead school and youth groups through hiking, mountain biking, paddling and snow programs in the Snowy Mountains. You'll help young people step outside their comfort zones, work as a team and find out what they're capable of. The skills they take home – resilience, confidence, looking after each other and the environment – last a lot longer than the trip.
We're hiring Outdoor Education Guides for ****, and you can choose how you join us: a
Summer season
, a
full 12-month contract
, or a
12-month Senior Guide role (opportunity for full-time permenant work)
. Same purpose, same team – pick the arrangement that suits your life and experience.
Venture Outdoors Co. is an outdoor education company based in Jindabyne, NSW. We run centre-based and expedition-style programs for schools, young adults and youth groups, all built around one idea: giving young people life skills through outdoor experiences that stay with them.
We value adventure, put safety first and believe in human potential – our participants' and our team's. We're a close-knit crew of guides, activity leaders and site staff who back each other in the field and enjoy the mountains together off it.
Picture a Year 9 student who swore she couldn't paddle, pulling her canoe up the bank on day three and asking when she can do it again. That moment is the job.
At Venture Outdoors Co., our guides lead school and youth groups through hiking, mountain biking, paddling and snow programs in the Snowy Mountains. You'll help young people step outside their comfort zones, work as a team and find out what they're capable of. The skills they take home – resilience, confidence, looking after each other and the environment – last a lot longer than the trip.
We're hiring Outdoor Education Guides for ****, and you can choose how you join us: a
Summer season
, a
full 12-month contract
, or a
12-month Senior Guide role (prospect for full-time permenant work)
. Same purpose, same team – pick the arrangement that suits your life and experience.
About Venture Outdoors Co.




Venture Outdoors Co. is an outdoor education company based in Jindabyne, NSW. We run centre-based and expedition-style programs for schools, young adults and youth groups, all built around one idea: giving young people life skills through outdoor experiences that stay with them.
We value adventure, put safety first and believe in human potential – our participants' and our team's. We're a close-knit crew of guides, activity leaders and site staff who back each other in the field and enjoy the mountains together off it.
About the role
You'll guide groups through their program from program welcome to program farewell and everything in between. Depending on your qualifications and experience, you'll either Group Lead (the primary facilitator of program aims, supported by activity specialists) or activity lead (delivering specialist activities alongside the group leader).
Summer (Term 1 & 2 onwards)
Lead hiking, mountain biking, flat and moving water paddling, initiatives and team-building
Run safety briefings, gear checks and hard-skills instruction, then facilitate the soft-skill reflection that makes it stick
Check forecasts and plan contingencies with the Program Coordinator
On expeditions and base camps: set up camp, run meals and stay with the group overnight
For lodge-based groups: settle them in, brief safety procedures and sometimes run the dining hall and dietary requirements
Winter (12-month and Senior Guide contracts)
Winter work is split across three areas, allocated by your skills and qualifications:
Backcountry guiding
– lead ski and snowshoe day trips and expeditions (pending qualifications and experience)
Group hosting
– run the day for school snow trips: briefings, morning logistics, lesson groups with resort instructors and on-call support
Snowsports hire
– fit-outs, DIN settings, waxing, repairs and keeping the hire shop running
What success looks like




Every participant goes home secure, having had a great time and learnt something about themselves
Programs run to schedule, and teachers feel their goals for the trip were met
You communicate changes early with the team, other departments and external providers
You uphold our field safety standards and child safe practices, every day
About you
You love being outdoors, but you love watching someone else get it even more. You stay calm when the weather turns, you can read a group, and you're as comfortable debriefing a team challenge as you are running a river crossing.
Essential (all options)
Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership or equivalent
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
NSW Working with Children Check (or the ability to get one before you start)
Current Australian driver licence
Activity qualifications
Experience guiding groups in the outdoors
Strong communication skills and a genuine team player
Desirable
Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
Wilderness or Remote Area First Aid
Swift Water Rescue or other water rescue qualification
Experience delivering school-based outdoor education programs
For winter: backcountry ski or snowshoe experience, group hosting or snowsports hire experience
Senior Guide – we'll also be looking for
Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
Strong technical skills across bushwalking, paddling, mountain biking and snow sports
Experience coaching, mentoring or supervising other guides
Why join us
Above-award pay
that recognises your skills and commitment
Choose your contract
– a summer season or a full year, as a Guide or Senior Guide
Staff accommodation available
in Jindabyne, subject to availability
Discounted Perisher Season Pass
for 12-month and Senior Guide staff
Pro deals
on outdoor gear and equipment
Year-round variety
– summer field programs and winter snow roles in one contract
Grow your career
– work across group leading and activity leading, and learn from experienced Senior Guides
Live where you play
– Kosciuszko National Park, lakes and rivers on your doorstep
Ready to join us for ****?
If you want your work to matter and your days off to be in the mountains, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Outdoors Group And Activity Leader - (Summer, 12-Month Or Senior) (New South Wales)
🏢 Venture Outdoors
📍 New South Wales