Long-term volunteering and employment

The BBO generally employs 2 wardens and 3 -4 volunteer assistant wardens throughout the season. All roles reside and work on site at the observatory, on the shore of Roebuck Bay. 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.

We are looking for BBO wardens for 2027!

Broome Bird Observatory is seeking two Wardens to live and work on site from 2027, managing our ecotourism operations, visitor services, education programs and volunteer team. This unique, hands-on role is best suited to a couple, friends or colleagues who work well together and share a genuine interest in birds, conservation and the environment. Applications close at midnight, WA time, on Monday 26 October 2026.

Here is a Job AD and Position Description which contains instructions on how to apply.

Interested in being an Assistant Warden in 2027?

Broome Bird Observatory is seeking expressions of interest for Assistant Warden positions in 2027, with volunteer placements available for four or eight months. This is a wonderful opportunity to live at BBO, build your birding and guiding skills, help welcome visitors and contribute to the Observatory’s tourism, education and conservation activities. To express your interest, please email your CV and a short introduction to broome@birdlife.org.au.

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 for 2027 are now open.

We have availability from March to Oct, please get in touch if interested.

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.