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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

Junior Route Setter

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  • We’re looking for a Junior Route Setter to join our setting team. In this entry-level role, you’ll learn the art and safety of route setting from experienced mentors while helping design engaging boulder problems across our four facilities. No route setting experience is required we will teach you everything there is to know.

  • Working across all 4 of our facilities

    • O’Connor

    • Osborne Park

    • Willetton

    • Joondalup

    • At least 2 years climbing experience is essential

    • 8-24 hours per week

    • Mid-week flexibility and transport

  • If you think this role might suit you, please email your resume to Will via the link 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

    • 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

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