Girls on Fire is expanding, and we’re looking for passionate people to help us deliver empowering programs for young people aged 14 to 19.
Right now, we’re recruiting for paid contractor roles to support fire camps and community workshops across NSW, Southeast Queensland, and Victoria:
If you’ve got the skills, care about community, and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Activities Facilitators help bring our programs to life. You’ll support hands-on workshops that build skills, boost confidence, and introduce young people to the world of fire and emergency services.
You don’t need to be a firefighter, but you should be confident working with groups, have good admin or coordination skills, and ideally hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
If you’re a strong communicator with a calm, positive attitude, this could be a great fit.
In-person camp attendance is required; you'll also help with activities on camp day.
Download the Activities Facilitator role description now.
Our Wellbeing Officers play a key role in making our programs safe and supportive for everyone involved. You’ll focus on emotional safety, inclusion, and creating a respectful space for learning and connection.
We’re looking for people with experience in youth work, mental health, social work, or a similar field—especially those with lived experience or knowledge of working with underrepresented groups.
This role is central to helping our participants feel heard, supported, and strong.
In-person camp attendance is required; you'll also help with wellbeing on camp days.
Download the Wellbeing Officer role description now.
Every program needs someone to keep the details on track. This behind-the-scenes role supports our Programs Team with coordination, communication, and day-to-day admin.
We’re looking for someone who’s organised, reliable, and confident managing logistics, bookings, and systems. You’ll help ensure every fire camp runs to plan.
You’ll:
This is a great role for someone who loves bringing structure to fast-paced, purpose-driven work.
You don’t need to attend camp on the day, however, local knowledge and networks is essential to the job.
Download the Project and Admin Support role description now.
In addition to paid work, Girls on Fire is seeking interest from volunteer advisory committee members across the following areas:
We’re actively recruiting for these committees right now.
Each committee member must make a minimum commitment to two sessions per calendar year, plus be available for other work on a needs basis, and work collaboratively alongside a Girls on Fire board member and 2 to 4 other committee representatives. No experience in committee or board work is required, however a knowledge in each committee topic is part of the commitment.
A Terms of Reference is available. Please apply for a position with your email address and we will send it to you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GoFRecruit
Girls on Fire is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We encourage applications from:
To express your interest, fill out our quick form here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GoFRecruit
You’ll be able to tell us which roles you’re keen on, where you're based, and what strengths you bring. There’s also a place to upload your CV.
HURRY - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE FRIDAY MAY 23RD 2025.
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