Camping Traineeships - 2027

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong.

With over 5,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Recreation and Youth Services.

The Y Discovery Camps are seeking passionate individuals with an interest in outdoor education to join their intake of trainees in 2027! Work alongside the programs team at our camps, completing a traineeship that allows you to work full-time at our camps, while gaining your Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation.

Traineeship positions are available across each of our six camps, including:

• Anglesea Discovery Camp, by the Great Ocean Road
• Camp Manyung, on the Mornington Peninsula
• Howmans Gap Discovery Camp, in the Falls Creek region
• Lady Northcote Discovery Camp, just outside Bacchus Marsh
• Lake Dewar Discovery Camp, near the Werribee Gorge
• Mt Evelyn Discovery Camp, in the Dandenong Ranges

While working in a fixed-term, full-time or part-time role at one of the above camps, with pay rates determined by the age of successful applicants and level of schooling completed. 

Successful candidates will be energetic individuals with a real passion and desire to work outdoors, and interested in a career in outdoor education. 

At the Y Victoria, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

Benefits

At the Y Victoria, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements 
• Opportunities for career development and growth 
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state 
• Enjoy great staff perks, including savings on health insurance, discounted cinema tickets & access to workplace banking benefits!

How to Apply

If this is you, please click the relevant link for the campsite you would like to apply for, and hit "I'M INTERESTED" to complete your application! 

Anglesea Discovery Camp - https://www.livehire.com/job/camps/FPJE3

Camp Manyung Discovery Camp - https://www.livehire.com/job/camps/3QMTD

Howmans Gap Discovery Camp - https://www.livehire.com/job/camps/REDNG

Lady Northcote Discovery Camp - https://www.livehire.com/job/camps/X89QE

Lake Dewar Discovery Camp - https://www.livehire.com/job/camps/HM3DK

Mount Evelyn Discovery Camp - https://www.livehire.com/job/camps/A6B6C

Y Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Y Victoria are proud to be a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant.

If successful, any referees provided must have consented to being contacted and be willing to be followed up verbally by telephone when required.

Commitment to Child and Young People Safety

YMCA Victoria (the Y) has robust policies and practices to prevent harm to children and young people. The Y is committed to identifying and removing potential risks and hazards. All positions are subject to a satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check and a pre-employment medical declaration prior to commencement.