Open Positions
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Property Manager/Director
We are seeking a Property Manager/Director to maintain our off grid property within our simple philosophy of low environmental impact and long term sustainability. You are the heart of a strong community built upon the simple philosophies of doing rather than talking and fixing rather than complaining. The position requires that you reside on the Wollangarra property. You will be provided with accommodation in Wollangarra’s Homestead, nestled in the Gippsland foothills overlooking the Macalister River.
Reporting to the Council Chair, the Property Manager/Director will oversee, undertake and coordinate the maintenance of Wollangarra property, facilities, livestock and equipment to an appropriate safe standard. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced property and facilities leader/s who is/are passionate about creating opportunities for young people to experience the joys and challenges of simple living off the grid and safely exploring the mountains. You will be required to work collaboratively with the Program Manager to ensure the success of programs and the time the young people, volunteers and community members spend at Wollangarra. The Property Manager/ Director position includes accommodation, food and utility costs in addition to a sustainable honorarium.
Also please feel free to get in contact with our Business Coordinator via email businessmanager@wollangarra.org.au
Outdoor Leaders
As an Outdoor Leader at Wollangarra you’re an essential part of a small community based around a truly unique outdoor and environmental education program and lifestyle. Your days will be filled with hard work and a strong sense of purpose.
The position requires that you reside on the Wollangarra property. You will live and work with four to five other staff members and the Directors. Wollangarra becomes your workplace, home and family for the year. This brings lots of laughter, fun and adventure. The role is highly physical. Your time at Wollangarra will offer a challenging, but immensely rewarding experience. For the right person, this is an experience of a lifetime.
This position comes up yearly and will be advertised via our website, social media and newsletter between July and September each year. For further details on the Outdoor Leader position, please download the full position description.
Also please feel free to get in contact with our Program Manager on 03 5148 0492 or via email programs@wollangarra.org.au
Position descriptions
We always welcome expressions of interest for ongoing roles at Wollangarra. Please see the below position descriptions and get in touch if you’re interested in submitting an application next time a role becomes available.
Outdoor Leader
As an Outdoor Leader at Wollangarra you’re an essential part of a small community based around a truly unique outdoor and environmental education program and lifestyle. Your days will be filled with hard work and a strong sense of purpose.
The position requires that you reside on the Wollangarra property. You will live and work with four to five other staff members and the Directors. Wollangarra becomes your workplace, home and family for the year. This brings lots of laughter, fun and adventure. The role is highly physical. Your time at Wollangarra will offer a challenging, but immensely rewarding experience. For the right person, this is an experience of a lifetime.
This position comes up yearly and will be advertised via our website, social media and newsletter between September and December each year. For further details on the Outdoor Leader position, please download the full position description.
Also please feel free to get in contact with current Directors on 51480492 or via email directors@wollangarra.org.au
Director Team
The Wollangarra Director role is a once in a lifetime live-in position suited to either an individual, a couple or a young family. The Director/s are the heart of our strong community for their time at Wollangarra, and each new person in the role brings with them knowledge and experience which adds to the vibrant Wollangarra story.
This is a challenging, but immensely rewarding experience that enables directors to have lasting impacts on the lives of young people. This hands-on role is exciting, dynamic and varied. It centers around overseeing the running of inspiring, safe and effective outdoor education programs for young people, training and managing a staff team, maintaining the Wollangarra homestead, facilities and equipment, and performing administrative tasks.
This position is a voluntary role and Directors are provided with board, training and a monthly honorarium. The Directors role comes up every 2-3 years. If you are interested in the role, we will advertise via our website, social media and newsletter. Feel free to get in touch with our Council Chair, Bruce, if you would like to enquire about this position businessmanager@wollangarra.org.au.
Program Manager
The program manager role is filled if required when there is only one Director or when Directors do not have a background in Outdoor Education with the necessary experience for organising, designing and implementing high quality and safe outdoor education programs.
The program manager is therefore someone with qualifications in outdoor education and appropriate experience working in the field.
This position could be a 1-3 year position, depending on Directors tenure. Should this position be needed, it will be advertised via our website, social media and newsletter.
For further details on the Program Manager position, please download the full position description below.
Also please feel free to get in contact with current Directors on 51480492 or via email directors@wollangarra.org.au
Stage Three Facilitator
As the Stage Three Facilitator, you will be working with a group of young adults, providing support as they learn to plan and execute their own hiking trips, fundraising events, and conservation projects. This is an exciting and rewarding role with much scope for imagination and creativity!
This is a part time role, based partly out of Melbourne or surrounding areas, and attending programs with the Stage Three cohort as required. Your day to day tasks may include assisting with; planning meetings with the Stage Three group, finding and securing grants or funding for larger projects, supporting young people in maintaining safe and positive relationships, and providing First Aid and comms during hikes.
The Stage 3 facilitator role is a part-time voluntary role, with a small stipend to cover associated travel costs and time. This role includes training and qualifications equivalent to a Program Leader, and support from the Directors and Council as required.
Expression of Interest
Let us know which role you’re interested in, your relevant skills and experience, and we will keep you in mind for our next recruitment round or positions which may become available throughout the year.
