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Interpretations Guide - Kimberley

Australian Wildlife Conservancy

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AWC is the largest private (non-profit) owner/manager of land for conservation in Australia. AWC now owns, manages or works in partnership across 31 locations, spanning more than 6.5 million hectares, in some of the most important areas for biodiversity in Australia. Over 4.5 million hectares of this are sanctuaries and partnership areas in the Kimberley.

If you are looking to join the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) team and help us deliver our mission of the effective conservation of all Australian animal species and the habitats in which they live, then read on.

about the role

We are seeking an exceptional, highly motivated, engaging and professional Kimberley Interpretations Guide to join our ecology guiding team at Mornington and Charnley River Wildlife Sanctuaries in the delivery of outstanding visitor experiences.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in conservation engagement in the wild and remote Kimberley region of Western Australia. This role requires excellent communication and relevant ecological experience in Australia.

This role involves running guided visitor programs on AWC sanctuaries, communicating AWC’s conservation work and the ecology of Kimberley ecosystems. Opportunities to assist AWC’s science and land management teams may also arise from time-to-time.

Reporting to the Senior Kimberley Interpretations Guide and Events Project Manager, you will work as part of a team communicating AWC’s conservation science and land management programs to public visitors and AWC supporters.

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • A passion for the conservation of Australia’s wildlife and habitats.
  • A highly engaging, friendly, professional and confident personality.
  • Outstanding communication skills - the ability to clearly convey AWC’s mission and inspire support for that mission amongst a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • The confidence to lead and deliver an exceptional and thoughtful visitor experience (e.g. including bird watching and kayaking tours).
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to:
    • Work effectively as part of a small team or, as required, independently.
    • Engage with high net worth individuals, the general public and/or government officials.
    • Support other staff in the delivery of events.
    • Demonstrated ability to prioritise and execute a large number of tasks in an efficient manner.
    • A strong work ethic including a willingness to work long hours and weekends as required.
    • An ability to work under pressure and a willingness to adapt.
    • A good level of fitness, including competent swimming ability. The role involves physical activities including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads, bending, climbing.
    • Confidence driving a variety of vehicles.

Working Environment

  • Flexibility in work hours is required to meet operational requirements of the role.
  • Basic accommodation on AWC sanctuaries is provided (predominantly on-site at Mornington and Charnley River Wildlife Sanctuaries).
  • Regular travel between AWC’s Charnley and Mornington Wildlife Sanctuaries.
  • A willingness to work and live in a remote location.
  • The ability to work and live in extreme weather conditions (hot, humid, dry, wet).

The remuneration offer includes, in addition to salary, basic onsite accommodation.

how to apply

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Position Description - Kimberley Interpretations Guide 2022

Enquiries only: Annie Leitch, Project Officer at [email protected] using the subject line: Interpretations Guide - Kimberley enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description/position profile. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be accepted.

Please note:

  • Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place that allows ongoing full-time work in Australia, in order to apply for this position. Sponsorship is not available.
  • If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
  • Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By providing us with your contact details, your consent to receive communications and direct educational material will remain current until you advise us otherwise.

To learn more about AWC’s Sanctuaries and Partnerships, please visit our website www.australianwildlife.org/sanctuaries/.

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