Positions Vacant
A large organisation like Scouts Australia NSW needs many enthusiastic volunteers and dedicated professional employees to keep the Movement going strong.
From professional staff and advisers, to activity centre managers and event contingent leaders, fresh talent is always on demand.
Below are a list of roles, both paid and volunteer, currently available at Scouts NSW:
Employed positions
The Groundskeeper is fundamental in ensuring the buildings, facilities and grounds at Cataract Activity Centre are consistently maintained and well presented for Customers, Scouts Members, Parents, Volunteers, staff, and other visitors/ users to enjoy.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance
- Regularly mow and trin lawns and edges.
- Clean debris from paths, grassed areas, flowerbeds, and all entrances.
- Weed, and water gardens.
- Liaise with the Site Manager & Caretaker to prepare the grounds in response to bushfire risk in accordance with guidelines set out by the Rural Fire Service.
- Ensure drains are clear to prevent flooding over roads and pathways.
- Report damage or defects to the Site Manager & Caretaker so that arrangements can be made to make repairs.
- Keep all surfaces fee of moss and weeks.
- Clean pits and drains regularly in toilet blocks.
- Ensure all outdoor areas are letter free, recycle materials where appropriate.
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information and to apply, click here
All applications are held in the strictest confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply, please provide your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.
The Grounds Keeper is fundamental in ensuring the buildings, facilities and grounds at Baden Powell Activity Centre are consistently maintained and well presented for Customers, Scouts Members, Parents, Volunteers, staff, and other visitors/ users to enjoy.
If you have thorough attention to detail, high standard of work, sound judgement, and excellent time management, as well as previous experience in grounds maintenance and/or softscaping, please click the link below for more information.
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Key Responsibilities
- Regularly mow and trin lawns and edges
- Clean debris from paths, grassed areas, flowerbeds, and all entrances
- Weed, and water gardens
- Liaise with the Centre Manger to prepare the grounds in response to bushfire risk in accordance with guidelines set out by the Rural Fire Service
- Ensure drains are clear to prevent flooding over roads and pathways
- Report damage or defects to the Centre Manager so that arrangements can be made to make repairs
- Keep all surfaces fee of moss and weeds
- Clean pits and drains regularly in toilet blocks
- Ensure all outdoor areas are letter free, recycle materials where appropriate.
Scouts NSW is seeking enthusiastic and professional qualified Scout Leaders and or Outdoor Education Instructors to join our dynamic team in TWO exciting locations!
Are you adventurous, passionate and looking for a role where you’ll be paid to do what you love?
We are looking for people with a great attitude, work well in a team and have the desire to continually improve and develop themselves and the team. What we offer is:
- Competitive casual hourly wage based on qualification and experience level
- Run fun and engaging activities across our two unique centres
- Work with a variety of clients from Scouting groups, schools, community groups and more
About our centres
Cataract Activity Centre
- Located in Appin within easy travel distance from Sydney and Wollongong
- 10 campsites located within 160ha of beautiful bushland
- Over 18 activities including multiple unique abseil sites, flying fox, challenge valley, caving and a 40-meter waterslide!
- Accommodation on site
Baden-Powell Activity Centre
- Located in Pennant Hills within walking distance from the train station
- Historic site backing onto Lane Cove National Park
- Over 12 activities and more in development
- Accommodation on site
Essential Selection Criteria
- Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check or willing to obtain
- Current Senior First Aid and CPR or willing to obtain
- Experience working with children or young people or relevant experience in adventurous activities or a Current qualified Scout Leader
- Must have own transport
Applications, including resume and cover letter outlining any outdoor experience along with a copy of relevant qualifications, transcripts and logbook if applicable, should be sent to Sandy Sirol via sandy.sirol@nsw.scouts.com.au.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Volunteer positions
The Assistant Chief Commissioner (Program Support Leaders) is currently seeking suitable candidates to fill the role of Region Commissioner in the Regions listed below and to complete the Program Support Leaders Team;
- Greater Western Sydney
- Hume
- Hunter & Coastal
- North Coast
- North West
- Riverina
- South Coast & Tablelands
- South Metropolitan
- Sydney North
- The Golden West
Suitable candidates with an interest in delivering the strategic objectives, operations, and supporting the delivery of the Youth Program in Scouts NSW, as well as providing leadership and guidance to District and Group Leaders in their region along with the broader Scouts NSW community are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest.
The Region Commissioner (RC) in Scouts NSW plays a crucial role in the leadership and development of people in their region. The role will provide inspiration and be a personal example of the Scout Promise and Law and Code of Conduct.
The Program Support Leaders Team portfolio consists of Regions, Vocational Education & Training, Fellowships, and Growth & Retention.
Interested candidates are encouraged to download the role description and submit a completed Expression of Interest form no later than 7.00pm, Monday, 25 November 2024.
The SC Training Support reports into the Assistant Chief Commissioner Adults in Scouting & Training, and is expected to work closely with the NSW Training Team, Region Adult Training Commissioners, State Service Centre Staff and National Training Committee where required.
This position has a pre-requisite of training team appointment.
To apply, email gai.green@nsw.scouts.com.au
The Assistant Chief Commissioner (Program Support Leaders) is currently seeking suitable candidates to complete the Program Support Leaders Team appointment of State Commissioner Fellowship.
We are looking for a suitable candidate with an interest in the attraction, development, and retention of a diverse and high performing range of volunteers, while supporting the delivery of the Youth Program and to establish a strong Scouting pathway for members who are over the age of 18, who do not wish to be active at the frontline of Scouting.
The Program Support Leaders Team portfolio consists of Regions, Vocational Education & Training, Fellowships, and Growth & Retention.
The role will also be an active participant in the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives that support the organisation’s people and culture objectives and has a strong focus upon Fellowships providing support to the delivery of the Youth Program.
Interested candidates are encouraged to download the role description and submit a completed Expression of Interest form no later than 7.00pm, Monday, 25 November 2024.
The purpose of the State Commissioner (SC) – Youth Empowerment is to support the Assistant Chief Commissioner (ACC) – Youth in implementing the Youth Strategy for Scouts NSW, primarily by facilitating the State Youth Forum and the State Youth Council.
This volunteer role reports directly to the ACC – Youth, functioning within the Youth Team of the State Uniform Team, collaborating with other Teams and utilising support from the State Service Centre.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Enact the Youth Strategy, by supporting the portfolio in empowering an accessible environment for all members to reach their personal development and leadership potential via experiencing youth-led Scouting
- Facilitate the State Youth Forum, by providing mentorship and guidance to the incoming premier youth leadership event in which consultative feedback is enabled and informs the State Team improving member experience
- Facilitate the State Youth Council, by enabling periodical consultation with a standing body of youth and guiding their guiding project Patrols in working towards initiatives in-between Forum events.
Applications are encouraged from individuals who may not meet all of the selection criteria, as we welcome those with a passion for developing the Youth portfolio.
Submit your Expression of Interest here by 10 December, 2024. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
The purpose of the State Commissioner (SC) – Youth Engagement is to support the Assistant Chief Commissioner (ACC) – Youth in implementing the Youth Strategy for Scouts NSW, primarily by facilitating the Scout of the Year Awards, State Youth Survey and Youth Opportunities newsletter.
This volunteer role reports directly to the ACC – Youth, functioning within the Youth Team of the State Uniform Team, collaborating with other Teams and utilising support from the State Service Centre.
Applications are encouraged from individuals who may not meet all of the selection criteria, as we welcome those with a passion for developing the Youth portfolio.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Enact the Youth Strategy, by supporting the portfolio in empowering an accessible environment for all members to reach their personal development and leadership potential via experiencing youth-led Scouting
- Operate the Scout of the Year Awards, by facilitating the link between the State Youth Council in developing the organisational capacity to contribute towards The Global Goals
- Develop and analyse an annual survey of youth feedback respecting the Strategic Plan, and of the capacity of Adults in Scouting to enable improved member experience
- Create an online monthly newsletter collating strategically aligned external organisational opportunities offering wider community engagement to youth members.
Submit your Expression of Interest here by 10 December, 2024. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Assistant Chief Commissioner People is seeking expressions of interest in joining the State Team as State Commissioner - Major Event Welfare Support.
The SC Major Events Welfare Support will report to the Assistant Chief Commissioner People until the Deputy Assistant Chief Commissioner - Member Welfare position has been filled.
To express your interest, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/2qG6HLJi2n
The purpose of the Deputy Assistant Chief Commissioner – Program Support role is to provide support to the Assistant Chief Commissioner – Program across the entire Program portfolio, ensuring the ongoing delivery, consistent improvement, and implementation of the Youth Program across the state.
The DACC – Program reports to the Assistant Chief Commissioner – Program, and works closely with the other DACC’s within the Program portfolio, as well as other Assistant Chief Commissioners in other portfolios across the State Team, the National Program Team, key Scouts NSW staff, and other members of Scouts Australia as needed.
Summary of key responsibilities:
- Coach, mentor and support the members of the Program Support Team (including State Commissioners - Section Support, State Commissioner - Special Interest Areas, and State Commissioner Scouts | Terrain)
- Assist the ACC Program to monitor and review program delivery, ensuring quality standards are met
- Where required, develop or assist in the development of resources to address recurring questions
- Ensure questions submitted to "Ask Program" are responded to quickly and accurately by the relevant member of the Program Support Team.
To submit your expression of interest, click here.
Assistant Chief Commissioner People is seeking expressions for a team member to assist across the member welfare portfolio of the people team.
The DACC Member Welfare reports to the Assistant Chief Commissioner People and oversees the success of State Commissioners for Member Support, Mental Health Support and Major Event Welfare Support.
To express your interest, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/2qG6HLJi2n
The purpose of the State Leader Training Resources role is to assist the Assistant Chief Commissioner Adults in Scouting and Training to develop and maintain comprehensive, up to date and engaging training resources for the training team to use for the delivery of Adult training throughout NSW.
The SL – Training Resources reports to the ACC Adults in Scouting and Training, and is expected to work closely with the NSW Training Team. You will also need to engage appropriately and collaboratively with the National Training Committee and State Service Centre when required.
This position has a pre-requisite of training team appointment.
To apply, email gai.green@nsw.scouts.com.au
The purpose of the State Leader (SL) – Youth Support is to support the Assistant Chief Commissioner (ACC) – Youth in implementing the Youth Strategy for Scouts NSW by contributing to the operation of the Youth Team.
This volunteer role reports directly to the ACC – Youth, functioning within the Youth Team of the State Uniform Team, collaborating with other Teams and utilising support from the State Service Centre.
Applications are encouraged from individuals who may not meet all the selection criteria, as we welcome those with a passion for developing the Youth portfolio.
- Enact the Youth Strategy, by supporting the portfolio in empowering an accessible environment for all members to reach their personal development and leadership potential via experiencing youth-led Scouting
- Working without close supervision on projects and initiatives to the success of the wider portfolio
- Provide support to Youth Team events, Major Events and Region youth-leading activities
- Supporting the administration and logistics of the Youth Team, including event management and organisation.
Submit your Expression of Interest here by 10 December, 2024. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Scouts NSW is collating a panel of leaders who are willing and able to be called upon to join the Welfare Team at upcoming major events.
To express your interest, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/MPi54sWzkY
Assistant Chief Commissioner People is seeking expressions of interest for diversity and inclusion project patrol members.
D&I Commissioners in the State and Regional teams will be invited to join the patrol.
We seek additional members with specific experience and knowledge to collectively cover all areas of diversity, including age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, culture, race, all abilities(physical, neurological and cognitive), work experience, education, and caring responsibilities.
This patrol is tasked with completing actions aligned with the Scouts NSW strategic plan, including but not limited to:
- Establish & commence implementation of the Scouts NSW Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Note: this is separate from the Scouts Australia RAP
- Review and recommend inclusion aspects on Scouts NSW policies and procedures.
- Review and recommend inclusion aspects for Scouts NSW events and activities including property and equipment.
To express your interest, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/mWzyYFyjf3
Currently the Scouts NSW Air Activity Centre (AAC) offers an activity approximately every fortnight (generally Sundays). With additional volunteers the AAC has the potential to increase the number of activity weekends.
Air Activity Centre welcomes volunteers both with and without specialist skills and experience - if you have a love for aviation and working in a team, please get in touch!
All our volunteers are part of a warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team of Leaders, Adult Helpers, Venturers and Rovers. Everyone receives training on each activity including safety. New members are teamed up with one of our experienced volunteers so that they too will become proficient in participating in and leading with the roles below:
Ground Activities Team
The following is not exhaustive however included in the role of our ground activities team undertake is:
- Assist in setting up for the day
- Supervise on aerodrome walks – This entails guiding small groups through the airport identifying and includes explaining the different types of aircraft and their uses, the various infrastructure (control tower, windsock, weather station, refuelling area, aerodrome markings etc) observing aircraft movements along taxiways, run up area (checking of all systems and moving surfaces before departure), take offs and landings.
- Loading/unloading passengers
- Assist the visiting Groups in the design and construction of gliders and a flyoff competition
- Supervise the use of flight simulators
- Assist where required pilots in manoeuvring the aircraft/refuelling
- Assist in readying the Centre for the next activity day.
Activity Centre Pilot
There is one other volunteering role which anyone from within the Scouting family (Leader, adult helper, parent/guardian or member of staff) with the appropriate proven training, qualifications and skills and that is the role of an volunteer Activity Pilot.
These individual(s) will as a minimum hold an existing Commercial Pilot Licence. Of course, acceptance would require any interested party to meet the very high standard and other requirements to become a Scout Activity Pilot.
We also invite those with general interest in aviation to get in touch to discuss opportunities to get involved in the Air Activity Centre.
All interested persons should contact Leon Harris Air Activity Centre Leader on leon.harris@nsw.scouts.com.au
Glenrock Scout Camp (Hunter & Coastal Region) is currently looking for additional volunteers to support the Camp Committee on site.
Glenrock volunteers meet every Thursday onsite from 9am to 3pm. The role includes general maintenance, some examples of tasks include light gardening, mowing, painting, blowing /sweeping leaf litter from paths, minor carpentry ie fixing tables, beds, adjusting door locks and latches. Morning tea supplied and BYO lunch.
If you are interested to learn more, reach out to Nic Crotty via email on Nic.Crotty@nsw.scouts.com.au or via the Hunter & Coastal Region office 4950 0999.
