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Sad News - Jac's Resignation Letter.

To the Mittagundi Community,

It's with a heavy heart that I'm letting you know that I'm resigning from the role of director of Mittagundi. In the past months I've had the most challenging moments of my personal life with my father dying after a short and traumatic illness followed by my grandma's death. I find that I can no longer give everything I want to my role at Mittagundi.

The last 18 months at Mittagundi have been the most incredible experience, so perfectly challenging and so rich and meaningful. It's been such an incredible place to work and to live in the stunning and raw Glen Valley. I feel very proud of all I have been able to accomplish with an incredible community in such a short space of time. A deep thank you all for your support for both myself and Mittagundi.

I'd like to specially thank the amazing council that is often behind the scenes and two incredible leader teams, especially for all the care and support since November. To work hard with people of such calibre and commitment to young people and 'something small' has been a great inspiration.

Much love,
Jac Semmler

A Message from the Chair.

Mittagundi has always been about rising to the challenge and currently we have quite a few happening at once! We've always survived because of the support and goodwill that comes from our community and at this moment we need your support more than ever.
Recent events with Jac's resignation due to personal circumstances, lower program numbers and greater compliance costs has led us to be in a pretty tough position.

So, here's how you can help:

Help us find a new Director or two.
Historically nearly all Directors have heard about the job from the extensive Mittagundi grapevine. If you know any one who fits the bill please let them know about the opportunity.

Spread the word in the Outdoor Ed Community
To help us get through the Director changeover we're going to need some Sessional Outdoor Ed Staff to help our team. We have an opportunity for a Sessional Winter Leader for 3 months and several spots for shorter terms for both Students and Outdoor Ed qualified staff.
Send them to www.mittagundi.org.au/work to read all about it.

Help us to fill programs
If you know a young person from 14 to 18 let them know about Mittagundi and encourage them to attend. If you're a teacher give Colleen (our new business manager) a call and chat about ways to help your students get to Mittagundi. You can contact Colleen on 0467 678 818 or info@mittagundi.org.au

Yours Faithfully,
Tom Hay
Council Chair

Jobs

We have currently have a number of opportunities to join our team. 

Director(s) of Mittagundi

Mittagundi is currently seeking a Director(s) for 2011 to 2013.

The Director(s) role is immensely challenging and rewarding and offers a truly unique lifestyle and the opportunity to facilitate life changing courses for young participants (14 to 18yo).

You’re responsible for a overseeing the whole operation. You’ll get to live in one of the most beautiful parts of Victoria. Past directors have commented on how much the role has changed their lives and the influential experiences that they encountered during their time at Mittagundi.

The position draws on a range of skills: team management - including training and recruitment, education, outdoor (hiking, group leading, rafting, etc), practical (milking cows!) with the responsibility of running a small successful non-profit organisation.

As a Director you will have access to training, resources and support to help you grow with the position. Interested yourself or know someone who is?

For more information see www.mittagundi.org.au/work or get in touch with Suz (Mittagundi Council Vice-Chair) via email suzchristison@gmail.com

Winter Sessional Outdoor Leader

We’re looking for an experienced Outdoor Leader to join our team for our Winter Programs. The position runs from early July to Mid September (10 weeks). It involves leading groups of 20 young people into the Alpine areas around Mittagundi and also facilitating the Mittagundi experience at the property.
Mittagundi provides a great salary package including all your food and board (including many living expenses), intensive training and skills development that continues for the whole time your here, and a cash component. Like to know more? See www.mittagundi.org.au/work or Call Toby Floyer (Program Manager) on (03) 5159 7238. Applications close 15th of May or as soon as the position is filled.

Vocational Placements

We love hosting Vocational Placement students from various fields (especially Outdoor Ed). A placement is a great opportunitiy to gain experience and work alongside young people and professional outdoor leaders on one of Victoria’s longest running Outdoor Programs. 

We have placement spots available for 10, 7 or 5 days and on both our Winter and 10 Day Programs. See www.mittagundi.org.au/work for more information.