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Work with Us

We’re more than just a climbing gym - we’re a team of passionate people building something that matters. At Portside, you’ll be part of a supportive, community-focused crew who care about creating spaces that bring people together through climbing.

Staff Benefits

Front Desk 

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  • The position will suit motivated, friendly and passionate climbers looking to join our team.⁠ If you are a climber and you enjoy an active work environment, this could be the perfect job for you!⁠

    • Portside O'Connor

    • Portside Willetton

    • Interest in and care for our climbing community.

    • Must be over 18.

    • Must have or be keen to obtain: RSA, Approved Managers, Working with Children’s Check and First Aid.

  • O'Connor

    • 18–25 hours per week.

    • Must be available on Mondays and have flexible weekend availability.

    Willetton

    • 3–4 days (18–25 hours) per week.

    • Must be available on weekends.

    • Experience in a fast-paced work environment (e.g. hospitality).

    • Climbing experience.

    • Retail experience.

    • Longevity and the ability to grow with the team.

  • If you think this role might suit you, please submit your application through the form below.

    Apply now

Youth Coaches

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  • Love working with kids and passionate about climbing? Join our team and help shape the next generation of climbers. You’ll lead sessions and create a fun, supportive space for young people to grow on and off the wall.

    • Portside O'Connor

    • Portside Willetton

    • Coaching Portside youth.

    • Training and working with young climbers 4-17 years old.

    • Working With Children check.

    • 2 years minimum climbing experience.

    • Passionate climber with good energy levels.

  • ​O'Connor

    • Around 20 hours per week, more can be made or less for the right applicant.

    • Evenings on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

    • Mornings on weekends.

    Willetton

    • Tuesday / Thursday 3:00pm – 7:15pm

    • Saturday 7:00am – 1:00pm

    • Sunday 7:00am – 10:00am

    • First Aid

    • Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction

    • National Integrity Framework

  • If you think this role might suit you, please submit your application through the form below.

    Apply now

Front Desk

Expressions of interest

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  • The position will suit motivated, friendly and passionate climbers looking to join our team.⁠ If you are a climber and you enjoy an active work environment, this could be the perfect job for you!⁠

  • We're not actively hiring for locations at the moment - however we ARE taking expressions of interest.

    • Interest in and care for our climbing community

    • Must be over 18

    • Must have or be keen to obtain: RSA, Approved Managers, Working with Children’s Check, First Aid

    • Experience in a fast-paced work environment (e.g. hospitality)

    • Climbing experience

    • Retail experience

    • Longevity and the ability to grow with the team

  • If you think this role might suit you, please submit your application through the form below.

    Apply now

Youth Coaches

Expressions of interest

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  • Love working with kids and passionate about climbing? Join our team and help shape the next generation of climbers. You’ll lead sessions and create a fun, supportive space for young people to grow on and off the wall.

    • O’Connor (Youth Coach)

    • Willetton (Youth Coach)

    • Joondalup (Senior Coach)

    • Coaching Portside youth

    • Training and working with young climbers 4-17 years old

    • Working With Children check

    • 2 years minimum climbing experience

    • Joondalup and Osborne Park will have inter-gym travel

    • O’Connor and Willetton will have inter-gym travel

  • Joondalup / Willetton Schedule

    • Tuesdays, Thursdays – 3:30pm – 7:15pm

    • Saturdays – 7:30am – 12:30pm

    • Sundays – 7:30am – 10:30am


    O’Connor / Osborne Park Schedule

    • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays – 2pm – 7:15pm

    • Saturdays – 7:30am – 11:00am

    • Sundays – 7:30am – 10:30am

    • Previous coaching experience is preferred, but training will be provided on the job

    • Competition climbing experience is highly valued

  • If you think this role might suit you, please submit your application through the form below.

    Apply now

Route Setter

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  • The position will suit motivated, friendly and passionate climbers looking to join our team.⁠ If you are a climber and you enjoy an active work environment, this could be the perfect job for you!⁠

  • Portside O'Connor & Portside Joondalup

    • Interest in and care for our climbing community

    • Must be over 18

    • Must have or be keen to obtain: RSA, Approved Managers, Working with Children’s Check, First Aid

    • O’Connor: 18–24 hours

    • Joondalup: 20–25 hours

    • Flexible weekend availability is highly valued.

    • Experience in a fast-paced work environment (e.g. hospitality)

    • Climbing experience

    • Retail experience

    • Longevity and the ability to grow with the team

  • If you think this role might suit you, please submit your application through the form below.

    Apply now

Stripping Team

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  • The position will suit motivated, friendly and passionate climbers looking to join our team.⁠ If you are a climber and you enjoy an active work environment, this could be the perfect job for you!⁠

  • Portside O'Connor & Portside Joondalup

    • O’Connor: 18–24 hours

    • Joondalup: 20–25 hours

    • Flexible weekend availability is highly valued.

    • Interest in and care for our climbing community

    • Must be over 18

    • Must have or be keen to obtain: RSA, Approved Managers, Working with Children’s Check, First Aid

    • Experience in a fast-paced work environment (e.g. hospitality)

    • Climbing experience

    • Retail experience

    • Longevity and the ability to grow with the team

  • If you think this role might suit you, please submit your application through the form below.

    Apply now

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