Long-term volunteering and employment

Recruitment for Assistant Warden Volunteers at BBO for 2026 is now complete. Recruitment for 2027 will occur at the end of October 2026.

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

The BBO generally employs 2 wardens and 3 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.

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 2026 are now open.

We have availability on select months, 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.

BBO Artist in Residence - EOI

We are looking for an artist or creative practitioner who wish to be artists in residence at BBO. We are looking for an artist to deliver community workshops that raise awareness about shorebirds and the region’s migratory birdlife. In exchange, BBO will provide air‑conditioned accommodation and access to an air‑conditioned studio space during the residency period.

We ideally would like a resident for the month of July - however this is flexible.

Please find out more information here.

Contact us with your interest.