The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) acknowledges the Aboriginal people throughout Western Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters, and communities in which we operate. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal people and their cultures, and to Elders past and present.

About the department

DLGSC is a very diverse agency that supports all Western Australians by giving them opportunities to reach their potential and live their very best lives.

Our purpose is to foster a cohesive, prosperous, vibrant and healthy Western Australian community. This is fundamental to WA’s economic development and diversification. It’s key to assuring opportunities for our children and young people into the future. It helps maintain and strengthen the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all community members, and it promotes participation and encourages trust in our government at all levels.

Staff in our department work across the areas of arts, culture and creative industries; sport and recreation industries; racing, gaming and liquor-related industry sectors; the local government sector; culturally and linguistically diverse communities, groups and organisations; and major arts, culture, sporting and recreation infrastructure projects. We also support the people of WA, including First Nations peoples, to connect to their culture and history through Aboriginal History Western Australia, and the State Records Office.

Why work with us?

At DLGSC we are all about ensuring our workforce is made up of ‘Good Humans’!

Finding them, retaining them, and helping them to be the best they can be for themselves, for us, for the people we supply services to, and for our vision of a vibrant, inclusive and resilient Western Australian community.

Our diverse organisation is supported by exceptional, everyday people from all walks of life and many different backgrounds who are supported to genuinely contribute to inclusivity in the workplace.

If you want to work in an inspirational organisation where you have a voice and can contribute to the things that matter to you, then join our awesome team!

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace equity. We support diversity and inclusion in the public sector because it makes us stronger as an organisation, and better able to meet our community’s needs.  We strongly encourage people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women and youth to apply.

DLGSC are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

For further information on DLGSC, visit our website.

About Sport and Recreation

The Sport and Recreation team promotes participation and achievement in sport and recreation to support a healthy lifestyle for all Western Australians through physical activity. It provides strategic leadership and support for the sport and active recreation sectors with a focus on inclusion and accessibility.  

This work extends into regional areas where the team contributes to a broad range of community outcomes in partnership with state and local government agencies, regional sporting associations, peak bodies, and community clubs to support liveable regional communities. 

About the role

Are you passionate about the outdoors and eager to develop your facilitation and technical skills? DLGSC is looking to establish a pool of enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team of Outdoor Instructors at our Sport and Recreation Camps in Perth and Albany.

What we’re looking for:

• Amazing communication skills with a strong focus on customer care and service
• Flexibility of working hours
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Basic administrative skills
• Willingness to travel to multiple camps locations (applicants willing to travel to multiple recreation camps will have the opportunity to work more hours)

If you have experience in delivering recreation programs or just simply enjoy the outdoors, apply now and join our team as an Outdoor Camp Instructor!

For further job-related information, please contact Bernadette Suriani on 08 6552 1714 or Mia Forbes on 08 9492 9681 (only contact for information about the role).

Open pool recruitment

This is an open pool recruitment process for appointments to our pool of casual outdoor instructors. You can lodge your application up until Friday 18 July 2025.  As this is an open pool you can apply at any time and assessments will be conducted on a regular basis.

This pool is for appointments to casual vacancies. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made as vacancies arise over the next 12 months from the initial date of appointment from this pool.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete a video interview.

Location

This role is based at the following recreation camps:

• Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp (Orange Grove)
• Ern Halliday Recreation Camp (Hillarys)
• Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre (Bicton)
• Woodman Point Recreation Camp (Coogee)
• Camp Quaranup (Albany)

How to apply for this position

Applicants are encouraged to apply online and must provide:

• A comprehensive CV
• Contact details of one referee, with a preference from a current/most recent line manager

For further details on how to apply please read ‘Information for Applicants’.

Please note that all of the Essential Selection Criteria may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

Pre-employment conditions

Successful applicants will be required to complete the below prior to commencement:

• A current (within 6 months) National Police Clearance Certificate will be required prior to commencement of employment.
• Pre employment Conflict of Interest form. Please see attached Conflict of Interest guide for further information.
• Evidence of valid working rights (i.e. copy of passport or VISA documentation)

In addition, the successful applicants will be required to obtain the following:

• A current and valid Working with Children Check (WWC)
• A current First Aid qualification equivalent to:
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Further information

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact HR Recruitment and Establishment on (08) 6552 7540 or recruitmentandestablishment@dlgsc.wa.gov.au  

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls: 133 677

Speak & Listen: 1300 555 727

SMS relay: 0423 677 767

To avoid last minute congestion of the system which may result in your application being received after the closing time and therefore not be eligible, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time as late applications will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 18 July 2025 at 4:00 pm (AWST)