Working for Y Discovery Camps is a truly rewarding experience.
It’s more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, foster personal growth, and be part of a passionate team that values adventure, inclusion and connection to nature.
Whether you're leading activities, supporting campers or working behind the scenes, every role plays a vital part in creating unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories.
Why you should work at the Y
The Y is more than a place to work - it has a range of benefits as well. Some of these include:
- FREE access to YMCA Victoria’s recreation centres
- Flexible working - part time opportunities, job share, ability to work from home, or close to home with our growing number of centres
- Paid parental leave - up to 10 weeks available to permanent employees who are primary carers
- Professional development opportunities
- Career promotions and internal transfer opportunities or a transfer to another YMCA sector such as Recreation, Camping or State Office)
- Health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential counselling services and online services such as legal, financial and mortgage assistance)
- Reward and recognition events
- Salary sacrifice options - available to permanent full and part time staff
- Free membership to Travel Club (members-only holiday deals with savings on travel insurance, lounge memberships and more)
Job vacancies
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Our team structure
The Y Discovery Camps operates using the following structure:
Camp Manager
- Oversees the entire camps operations and experience
- Ensures guests needs are met and all safety practices, policy, and procedures are compliant
- Directs YMCA staff on-site
- Acts as main liaison between partners
Operations Manager (only at Lake Dewar)
- Manages the daily operations of the site across all departments
Operations Director or Service Director
- Responsible for operations at site when manager is off-site
- Directly responsible for 2-3 departments (depending upon skillset)
- Service Director usually acts as the main admin person, whereas the Operations Director usually runs the program, maintenance, cleaning areas (varies from site to site)
Program Coordinator
- Leads the Program team
- Responsible for managing the writing of programs, training, health and safety, and maintenance of program equipment
- Ensures learning outcomes are achieved and risk management procedures are adhered to
- Delivers camp program activities
- Leads guests through activities and experiences
- Must be qualified or studying Cert IV in Outdoor Recreation and CPR
Program Officer
- Assists the Program Coordinator in the management of training, health and safety, equipment maintenance
- Ensures learning outcomes are achieved and risk management procedures are adhered to
- Delivers camp program activities
- Leads guests through activities and experiences
- First aid and CPR trained
Administration Officer
- Manages bookings and customer enquiries
- Handles orders and finances
- Liaises with customers
Maintenance and Cleaning Teams
- Ensure compliance across maintenance and cleaning areas