The Company – Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps (NRAC)

For over 20 years, our client has been operating a specialised camp in Coral Bay, catering for primary and secondary school students as well as university groups. The camps focus on creating a fun, safe, and challenging camp itinerary for students, offering a wide range of camp programs and activities that are based around educational eco-adventures on the Ningaloo Reef.

The camp operates from April to December each year. Camps generally run for around 3 to 7 days, accommodating groups of 10 to 100 guests.

Coral Bay

Coral Bay is a small tourist node/remote settlement in North Western Australia. The closest town being Exmouth 150km away. It is home to around 250 locals and can currently house up to 2500 tourists.

X2 Roles to Suit Couple

As the ad title suggest, we are seeking a couple to work together in assisting the Camp Manager run the camp, working in 2 separate roles which are;

• Camp Supervisor: Working 38 to 45 Hours Per Week – 8 to 9 Months Per Year
• Camp Utility: Working 38 Hours Per Week – 8 to 9 Months Per Year

In the past, the Camp Manager has run the camp with his partner which worked very well, where the camp activities where managed by 1 partner and the utility responsibilities covered food preparation, maintenance and cleaning by the other partner. Please see the job responsibilities for each role below.

Camp Accommodation, Utilities & Food

The Camp Coordinator and Camp Utility are required to reside in Coral Bay throughout the duration of the camp season, where you will receive accommodation and meals as part of the renumeration while the camps are in operation. The accommodation is a new portable which has separate bedroom, living area, kitchen, large bathroom, laundry and air conditioning.

Part of the employment package includes;

• Accommodation
• Food (From Camp Stores Only)
• Utility Expenses

Camp Facilities

Guests are accommodated in large ‘Army Style’ tents with about 4 to 6 guests per tent where the camp can accommodate up to 100 students (usually 30 to 50). The facility has a commercial kitchen a large covered common area used for all meals and activities as well as male and female toilet and shower blocks.

Camp Supervisor - Responsibilities

As the Camp Supervisor, you will be working closely with the Camp Utility (Your Partner) and the Camp Manager in all facets of the camp operation. The role is very “hands on” where team work and a positive, can-do attitude is essential.

The responsibilities of the Camp Coordinator include;

• Interacting, directing & assisting with camp guests (teachers, parents & students) individually as well as in a group environment
• Insuring that all guests adhere to the camps systems, policies, procedures and rules
• Coordinating and liaising with 3rd party tour operators for camp activities
• Running and participating in camp activities, such as snorkelling trails, beach games and sandboarding
• Administration support such as accounts, customer service, sales inquiries and general administration
• Enforcing camp rules and regulations for all guests
• End of camp clean up & preparation for the arrival of new camp guests

Your working hours and days will fluctuate depending upon the duration of camps and participant numbers. A typical day may see you working 8 to 10 hours where on occasions with the larger camps you may do a 12 hour day. Most days you will start around 6:30 AM in the morning, with a 2-hour break either in the morning or afternoon and then finishing up at approximately 7:00 PM. You will be working 5 days per week, usually having two consecutive days off during the week.

There are several essential ‘must haves’ required for the role which include;

Camp Coordinator - Working with Children

As the camp accommodates mainly primary and secondary aged students, experience with working with large groups of children is desired, although not mandatory. On a daily basis you will require the confidence and know how in coordinating, directing and speaking to large groups of children.

Being familiar with or having the confidence to learn quickly how children and teenagers interact in large groups and the strategies deployed in their management such as gaining their trust and respect in order to be an effective leader is a skill that we are seeking.

Please Note: A current Australian Working with Children Check (WWC) is mandatory to be successful for the role.

Camp Coordinator - Passion for the ocean, water safety and physical fitness

On a daily basis you will be getting into the ocean and managing large groups of children and teenagers in activities such as snorkelling. This requires physical fitness, stamina, ocean awareness and safety.

Our client has specifically requested that we seek an individual that has a passion for the ocean, ideally with a good knowledge of ocean safety or surf lifesaving. The successful applicant will possess or be able to pass a Community Surf Rescue surf lifesaving certificate as well as possessing a up to date and valid Senior First Aid certificate.

As you will be working with and leading impressionable audiences, its important you are committed to modelling your own general health and fitness ideals.

Camp Utility – Responsibilities

As mentioned, the Camp Utility will be working approximately 38 hours per week where the main responsibilities include;

• Guest Cooking
• Camp Cleaning
• Camp Maintenance
• Backup for Life Guard Duties

Camp Utility - Cooking

There is nothing more that makes children or teenagers grumpy, lack focus and misbehave than not getting their meals on time. A main part of the role is assisting in preparing meals for the camp which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our client will provide training and over the many years of operating the camp they have got food preparation down to a fine art where it is “self-serve” style catering which requires minimal preparation, serving and clean-up.

We are not necessarily seeking a candidate that has experience in working in a role where they have cooked for large numbers of people, rather an individual that has a passion for cooking that has a good working knowledge of meal preparation especially in relation to the cooking basics / cooking “common sense”, such as food hygiene & safety, quantities, using ovens and grills, timing, serving and clean-up.

If selected for the position you will be required to complete an online Food Handling and Safety course provided by the Shire of Carnarvon.

Camp Utility - Cleaning

Obviously, this is the least liked responsibility of the role, but is a mandatory requirement. The successful candidate must clean 2 large toilet / shower blocks, the kitchen and common areas before and during camp. You need to have the ability to clean efficiently and thoroughly where you will be able to pick up the tricks of the trade such as using high pressure hoses and bulk cleaning products.

Camp Utility – Maintenance

When not busy with cooking or cleaning there is always camp maintenance which can range from sweeping up common areas, replacing shower heads, clearing blocked drains or toilets, tent maintenance and gardening.

Camp Utility – Lifeguard

Although not mandatory having the Camp Utility be able to assist the Camp Manager and Camp Supervisor in Lifeguard duties is a value ad. This usually occurs when the camp guests have free time where a large proportion of the students will go down to the beach for swimming and snorkelling and having an extra set of eyes for Lifeguard duties is beneficial.

The Candidate – Camp Coordinator

We are seeking an energetic, positive and versatile candidate that ideally has had experience as a Camp Coordinator or in a similar role in either student camps or adventure tours (preferably water related) with at least 2 years of experience.

Ideally, we are seeking a university qualified teacher that possess either;

• Bachelors in Education: Physical Education (At least 1 year experience)
• Bachelors in Education: School Teaching (At Least 1 year experience)
• Camp Coordinator: At least 2 years experience

Essential Criteria Include;

• Possessing a Working with Children Clearance
• Possessing a Police Clearance
• Possessing a SLSA Community Surf Rescue Certificate
• Can commit to living and working in Coral Bay 9 to 10 months of the year (March to December)
• Be physically fit and a very strong swimmer with the ability to pass a “Community Surf Rescue” surf lifesaving certificate
• Have a valid / up to date Senior First Aid certificate
• Have a passion for the ocean and water activities with a good knowledge of ocean hazards and safety
• Be an enthusiastic and positive individual that enjoys working with, leading and contributing positively to children, teenagers and adults
• Have confidence in interacting and directing large groups of up to 100 people
• Be physically fit, having the ability to keep up with a cohort of energised children or teenagers
• Have a current “C” class drivers licence

The Candidate - Camp Utility

We are not necessarily looking for someone with cooking, cleaning or maintenance experience, however we are requiring a candidate that can learn quickly the skills required and have a positive attitude.

Essential Criteria Include;

• Possessing a Working with Children Clearance
• Possessing a Police Clearance
• Have a passion for food with experience or the confidence to learn how to prepare meals for large groups with a good working knowledge of food preparation, food safety & hygiene, portions, using BBQ, ovens & grills, serving and clean up
• Be able to clean and tidy toilet / shower blocks, camp common areas and commercial kitchen daily

Remuneration – Both Roles

Both roles will initially be on a Temporary to Permanent basis where you both will be employed by Staff-Net on a Casual basis for 3 to 6 months which allow the Camp Manager to make a thorough assessment of your work performance. If the Camp Manager is satisfied that each employee can carry out their duties to a high level, they will be offered Permanent Employment equivalent or higher than the casual pay rates.

Camp Coordinator - Remuneration

Depending on your experience, skills and attributes the pay range for this role is;

• $40.00 to $45.00 Per Hour (Flat)
• + Super

Camp Utility – Remuneration

Depending on your experience, skills and attributes the pay range for this role is;

• $35.00 to $40.00 Per Hour (Flat)
• + Super

Included in the hourly rate (No personal costs for);

• Accommodation
• Utility Bills
• Food as long as it from Camp Stores

How to Apply

Please email the documents listed below to [email protected] quoting the job reference number CSCU: 0310.

• Resume (Including any qualifications as well as your prior work history that includes the dates you worked at previous employers (month and year) as well as contactable references.
• Short Cover Letter outlining your suitability to the role.