Adventure Guide

**WILD YOUth Adventure Guide & Cultural Mentor**

(Part-Time, 1-2 Days/Week)

**Location**:
Templestowe Lower, VIC & Various Camp/Outdoor Locations (On Country)

**About Empower YOUth OoHC Services**:
Empower YOUth OoHC Services is a trauma-informed, youth-focused organisation dedicated to supporting young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We’re committed to fostering emotional resilience, cultural safety, and strong community connections. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

**About the Role**:
We are seeking individuals—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Traditional Owners, and anyone passionate about sharing their understanding of Aboriginal culture and land stewardship—to join our WILD YOUth adventure activities and camps as a part-time Adventure Guide & Cultural Mentor. This role is perfect for those who want to make a real difference for young people by sharing knowledge of Country, culture, and nature-based healing.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate and support the WILD program leader with WILD YOUth adventure activities and camps (1-2 days per week, flexible roster)
- Share understanding of Aboriginal culture, history, and land stewardship with young participants and staff
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all, with a strong focus on cultural safety and respect for Country
- Collaborate with the Empower YOUth team to design and deliver meaningful, trauma-informed outdoor experiences
- Contribute to continuous learning and resource development within the team
- Model positive, respectful behaviour and act as a mentor for young people

**Who We’re Looking For**:

- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Traditional Owners are strongly encouraged to apply
- Individuals with lived experience, cultural knowledge, or a passion for sharing Country and culture
- Confident communicators who can engage with young people from diverse backgrounds
- Team players who are compassionate, reliable, and proactive
- Youth work background or qualification preferred, although comprehensive training and support will be provided for the right person
- Experience in youth work, education, outdoor activities, or community engagement is valued but not required—lived experience and cultural knowledge are equally important
- Current Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)
- First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
- Willingness to work outdoors and travel to various locations

**What We Offer**:

- Flexible part-time work (1-2 days per week) in a supportive, values-driven team
- Opportunity to shape unique, culturally safe programs for young people and the team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Respectful, inclusive workplace that honours cultural knowledge and lived experience
- Competitive hourly rates

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.96 - $31.50 per hour

Expected hours: 8 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 26/06/2025
Expected Start Date: 30/06/2025