Long-term volunteering and employment

We are not currently hiring staff, however advertisements for vacancies will be posted here in October/November 2024 for 2025 positions.

The BBO generally employs 1-2 wardens and 3 volunteer assistant wardens throughout the season. All roles reside and work on site at the observatory. Conditions are challenging: temperatures can get very high, living arrangements are basic, and the work schedule becomes very busy during peak tourist season and while running courses and supporting research expeditions.

However for the right people the roles are exciting and highly rewarding opportunities to live and work at one of the best shorebird sites in the world and contribute to environmental education and ornithological research.

Short-term Volunteering

CAMPGROUND HOST POSITIONS

We require a person or couple to assist us with cleaning, maintenance and welcoming guests for one month at a time from March through to the end of October.

Campground host positions are now available for a vacancy in June 2024. Hosts are provided with a powered campsite free of charge and free tours when space on our existing schedule allows.

For further details, or to apply, please contact us.

VOLUNTEER FOR ROEBUCK BAY

Broome Bird Observatory is a member of the Roebuck Bay Working Group. Throughout the year various volunteer activities are conducted in the bay such as seagrass, shorebird and near-shore dolphin monitoring. Get involved and lend our internationally important wetland a helping hand!