VOLUNTEER POSITION - Shire of Carnarvon: Blowholes Camp Host

Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia

VOLUNTEER POSITION - Blowholes Camp Host

The Shire of Carnarvon is seeking to appoint Campground Hosts to monitor the Blowholes Camping Area for the upcoming tourist season, commencing in April and concluding in October.

Campground hosts are community members who enjoy the natural environment and are interested in its conservation. They volunteer their time and carry out a variety of roles associated with park and visitor management of campgrounds throughout WA.

The Blowholes Camp (Quobba Station) is located 75km north of Carnarvon. The campground is accessible to all vehicles along a bitumen road. The campground is suitable for people who are self-sufficient, including chemical toilet. Generators can be used onsite from 9am – 9pm.

As the Blowhole Camping Area Campground Host, you will be required to provide your own mobile accommodation which will be set up onsite at the park for the agreed period of time (minimum of 4 weeks – maximum of 12 weeks) between April and October.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Check online booking receipts and confirm visitor numbers
• Collect campsite fees (at the discretion of the staff in charge)
• Offer local information to campers
• Monitor activity and report anti-social behaviour as soon as practical to the Shire of Carnarvon Ranger Service
• Report on hazards and incidents, including duty of care to self
• Monitoring and removal of litter
• Twice daily cleaning of day-use ablution facilities
• Check campers have the required chemical toilets

Additional duties may be requested at the discretion of Shire Ranger Services.

Campground hosts will be supported by the Shire of Carnarvon Ranger Services Team through:

• Face-to -face induction training on arrival
• Onsite access to potable water
• First Aid kit
• Reimbursement of living expenses up to $200p/w
• Pre-paid Telstra mobile phone for connectivity and reporting purposes only
• 200 litres of drinking water available at Carnarvon each month
• Provisions of bags and gloves for waste removal
• Basic fire and incident training
• Regular onsite visits from the Ranger Services Team
• Phone support
• Volunteer insurance for injury
• Uniforms

Pre-employment Checks Required for this position:

• Current Western Australian Driver’s Licence.
• National Police Clearance.
• Pre-employment Medical.
• Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.
• Working with Children’s Check.
• Completion of Online Induction.

Essential Experience or Demonstrated Knowledge: 

• Previous Camp Host Experience
• Good communication skills
• A love for the great outdoors

It is not the intention of the position description to limit the scope or accountabilities of the position but to highlight the most important aspects of the position. The aspects mentioned above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role. A copy of the position description can be obtained by following this link: BLOWHOLES CAMPHOST PD

For further information about the role please telephone People and Culture Services on (08) 9941 0000 or email hr@carnarvon.wa.gov.au

To apply for the position, please submit your application by following the prompts below and clicking on "Submit Application". Please ensure you provide an up-to-date Resume.