Campsite Manager - Busselton Baptist Camping Centre

Provide on-site leadership and oversight of Busselton Baptist Camping Centre and build strong relationships with churches, schools, and community groups......

Baptist Camping Centres WA is a ministry of Baptist Churches WA. We currently operate 2 campsites in Western Australia, Serpentine which is in the hills south of Perth, and Busselton which is located just out of the beautiful Coastal Town of Busselton. We have been operating camping centres in Western Australia for over 50 years. Baptist Camping Centres exists to serve the Baptist Churches in WA and the broader Christian community in creating a place for ministry and refreshment. Our facilities are used extensively by Churches, Youth Groups, faith-based organisations, educational providers, and community and family groups.

We are seeking a Campsite Manager at our Busselton site to lead this ministry into its next season.

A role with purpose

This is not simply a management position.

We are looking for someone who senses a genuine calling to Christian camping ministry. Someone who is passionate about creating spaces where people feel welcomed, supported, and open to encountering God. Someone who approaches the role with a servant-hearted, “can-do” attitude, willing to contribute wherever needed to support the team and guests—including practical tasks such as cleaning, set-up, and maintaining the presentation of the site.

While on-site accommodation is provided in a beautiful coastal setting, this is not a lifestyle role centred on location. It is a role that calls for presence, availability, and engagement in the life of the centre, particularly during busy and impactful seasons.

The campsite manager will operate as part of the larger Baptist Camping Centres and Events team at BCWA. Employees of this team are not just employed to look after their own operations, but they are expected to be an integral part of the wider team. This involves across site collaboration and assistance along with the opportunity to be involved with some of BCWA’s events where appropriate.

About the role

As Campsite Manager, you will provide on-site leadership and oversight of Busselton Baptist Camping Centre.

You will:

• Be a visible and relational presence on-site, especially during guest stays
• Shape a Christ-centred, welcoming culture for staff and guests
• Lead day-to-day operations of the campsite with excellence and care
• Build strong relationships with churches, schools, and community groups
• Take initiative to strengthen, improve, and grow the site over time
• Have hands-on capability in basic maintenance and repair of facilities

This is a role for someone who enjoys both people and place—who values hospitality, takes pride in stewarding facilities, and is energised by building something meaningful.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a clear and lived Christian faith and alignment with Baptist values
• Demonstrates a sense of calling to ministry, not just employment
• Is naturally proactive and improvement-focused
• Leads with humility, integrity, and a servant-hearted approach
• Is willing to embrace the rhythms and demands of on-site camp life
• Enjoys building teams, developing people, and fostering healthy culture

What you’ll bring

• Experience in leadership, operations, or site management (camping, hospitality, or similar)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A practical, hands-on approach alongside strategic thinking
• The ability to take ownership and follow through
• A servant-hearted, “can-do” attitude towards all aspects of the campsite
• Strong practical skills in general maintenance, including the ability to diagnose and carry out routine repairs across buildings, equipment, and site infrastructure, delegating such repairs where appropriate

What we offer

• A meaningful leadership role within Baptist Camping Centres
• On-site accommodation
• The opportunity to invest in a place and see it grow over time
• The privilege of contributing to ministry that impacts lives

Selection Criteria

Applicants should address the following criteria in their application:

1. Calling & Faith

• Demonstrated personal Christian faith and alignment with Baptist values
• Clear sense of calling to ministry and specifically to Christian camping environments

2. Leadership & Culture

• Experience leading teams and fostering a positive, values-driven culture
• Ability to model servant leadership and build strong team relationships

3. Operational Capability

• Experience managing operations in a camp, hospitality, outdoor education, or similar environment
• Ability to oversee multiple areas including guest experience, facilities, and staff coordination
• Experience in populating and producing reports and confidence/proficiency in using technology for record keeping and site management.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in practical site maintenance and general repairs

4. Initiative & Improvement

• Proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement and take action
• Examples of successfully driving change, growth, or development in previous roles

5. Relational & Communication Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience building relationships with groups such as churches, schools, or community organisations

6. Lifestyle & Role Fit

• Willingness to live on-site and engage in the rhythms of campsite life
• Capacity to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and peak seasons

How to apply

Please submit the following:

• A cover letter outlining your sense of calling to this role
• Responses addressing the selection criteria
• Examples of how you have initiated improvement, growth, or positive change
• Your CV
• Referees including a professional referee and a pastoral referee

Please email Ben Jefferies - management@baptistcampingcentres.org for the full Job Description or other questions.

Applications are to be submitted via email to the above address.

Please note that before starting the role you will be required to get a Safe Church for Leaders Screening, Working with Children’s Card (WA), and National Police Clearance.

Whilst the job ad will remain open until a suitable applicant is found, we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We reserve the right to interview and close the application when a suitable applicant is found.