How about a fresh adventure? A big challenge? A place to develop your personal and professional skills in the spectacular setting of the Victorian High Plains?

Each year Mittagundi provides an opportunity for six people to have the experience of a life time.

As a member of our team you get to live and work at Mittagundi, a remote and beautiful pioneer property in Victoria’s High Country. It is a simple life. You will be a crucial part of team delivering life changing experiences for young people on our 10 day and Winter programs. We support you with great skills and courses like Wilderness First Aid, Management and Team training, Rafting & White water, 4WD, Chainsaw, plus a few others...
So. If you havea desire to live in a simple, honest and happy way, an urge to do something just a bit different, and a deep sense of the value of working with young people in challenging environments to achieve amazing outcomes this could be an opportunity for you.  

To make a great team we look for a diverse range of skills and experiences. In the past team members have included school leavers, uni students, teachers, outdoor ed professionals, engineers, and most of all just genuinely passionate people! There are no special boxes that you need to have ticked. Just a bit of energy and passion and the desire to 'give it a go'. 

The position is for 12 months and in exchange for your energy Mittagundi provides a package including all your food and board (yes - you can eat as much as you like!), intensive training and skills development that continues for the whole year, and some cash.

Find out more
More info or like to have a chat about it? Call Jac at Mittagundi on 03 5159 7238.

Applications
Join the mailing list and we will send you a reminder when it is time to apply for 2011 (around September 2010)

Or, if you just can't wait check out our Winter volunteer positions. They are a great way to find out if a year at Mittagundi is for you.

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Please forward to anyone you feel may be interested. 

Winter Group Leader

All Positions are filled for 2010 season | Applications for 2011 with open Feb 2011

July & August 2011

Mittagundi is an outdoor education centre established with the belief that young people, mountains, hard work and challenges are natural partners. Mittagundi is situated on a 400 acre property near the old gold mining town of Glen Valley, on the Upper Mitta Mitta River, North of Omeo, VIC. The main purpose of Mittagundi Winter Programs is to provide personal growth opportunities for participants whilst they explore Victoria’s High Country and work on our Pioneer style farm.

We're looking For a skilled Outdoor Ed'er to join our team for July and August 2010.

• This position is designed for a person with:
• Group & Team Leading experience
• Reasonable XC Skiing Skills
• Wilderness First Aid
• Minimum tertiary qualification equivalent to Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
• We can be flexibile with dates. If you can't commit for two months still get in touch as we can find a way to make it fit.

Your key responsibilities will be to lead our Winter Programs out in the field, get involved in the Farm days and support the full time crew to deliver Mittagundi's inspiring style of Winter program with the support of our full time team.

If you would like to know more please contact Tom on 0417 345 181 or tom@mittagundi.org.au

Winter Volunteers

July & August 2011 - varied dates

We are looking for keen people for help during our very busy winter period. Our courses are 6, 7 and 9 days involving 3 day trips in the snow as well as time on the farm at Mittagundi.

There is an array of ways people can help at Mittagundi during winter. Some volunteer helpers will go out on ski trips, some may be helping out at the base around Mittagundi milking cows, baking bread, chopping fire wood and so on.

It's a great way to be involved in a quality Outdoor Education program focusing on community, lifestyle and personal values. A great place to stay in the Mountains and a unique experience helping young people to learn and grow.

No prior experience is necessary, just a spirit of adventure and an open mind.

All volunteers are required to complete a Working with Children Check and also have Ambulance Cover.

If you are interested in being involved or keen for more info call Jac Semmler on (03) 5159 7238 or alternatively send in a letter of introduction and CV to ‘Mittagundi’ Omeo Hwy, Glen Valley VIC 3898. Look forward to hearing from you!