A unique opportunity to help shape the future of private sector conservation in the Kimberley 

One of the most exciting and rewarding hospitality roles in Australia, this is a rare opportunity to use your practical hospitality skills as part of a team protecting the spectacular Kimberley landscape and its threatened wildlife.

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the effective conservation of Australia’s threatened wildlife and their habitats. AWC owns or manages in partnership more land than any other private conservation organisation in Australia - 29 properties, covering more than 6.7 million hectares - protecting more than 1,200 fauna species through active land management informed by strategic scientific research.

During the Kimberley dry season (April to October) AWC requires motivated and experienced hospitality staff to facilitate the operation of the renowned Mornington Wilderness Camp. Specifically, AWC requires a Hospitality All-rounder to assist for 5-7 months during the 2020 season.

MWC is one of the Kimberley’s highest rated destinations, known worldwide for its scenery (sandstone escarpments, ancient gorges and vast savanna woodlands), its wildlife (Gouldian Finches are one of 200 bird species) and the integration with a working conservation project. Attracting 4,500 visitors each year, MWC offers safari tent accommodation, 25 site campground, a licensed bush restaurant and a range of tours/interpretative products.

Based at MWC, this is a stunning opportunity to be a part of the continued success of an iconic wilderness camp which contributes substantially to the success of Australia’s most effective conservation organisation.

Hospitality all-rounders require a diverse range of skills. You will be rostered across reception, restaurant and bar services, kitchen-hand duties, housekeeping and basic handyperson tasks.

You will require previous experience in hospitality or tourism, with a good track record of providing quality outcomes; as well as excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills. A strong work ethic and a high degree of flexibility is necessary, as you will be supporting and working with a diverse range of staff. Applicants should have an interest in wildlife conservation and eco-tourism practices and be comfortable living and working in a remote location as part of a small team.

This is a unique opportunity to join Australia’s largest non-government conservation organisation and help shape the future of private sector conservation in Australia. The remuneration offer includes in addition to salary, basic single share accommodation.

For a full position description for this role, please see the supporting attachment or visit our careers page: australianwildlife.org/work-with-awc/careers/.