• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
• Free accommodation at Hamelin Station Stay in Malgana Country, Western Australia
• $68,883 - $76,530 plus super (opportunities for further growth)
• Fixed term contract – Mid March 2023 to end October 2023
• Full Time – five days per week, including weekend roster

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

Bush Heritage Australia, an independent, leading conservation not-for-profit, is seeking a Station Stay Manager - Hamelin to work within our West team.

Our vision of Healthy Country, Protected Forever sees us work where we are needed most: in areas of high conservation value with low levels of protection. With the help of our donors, we buy and manage land, so we can protect our irreplaceable landscapes and our magnificent native species forever.

We buy land that has outstanding conservation values and reconnect fragmented landscapes to protect habitat for wildlife. In addition, we partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and agricultural landowners to achieve conservation outcomes. Currently, Bush Heritage is working across more than 11.3 million hectares, protecting native and endangered species.

About the role

The Hamelin Station Stay Manager reports to the Healthy Landscapes Manager – Western Rangelands and will work closely with the Hamelin Reserve Manager, Field Officer and other Bush Heritage staff.

Hamelin Station is 202,644 ha and located on the southern base of the Peron Peninsula about 100 km southeast of Denham in the Shire of Shark Bay. Its western property boundary adjoins the Shark Bay World Heritage Area and approximately 40 km of Hamelin Pool frontage (Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve). The Hamelin Pool stromatolites site is directly adjacent to Western boundary of Hamelin Station.

Hamelin Station has a well-developed station stay that operates from April to mid-October. There are 30 unpowered caravan sites, and 8 rooms with bedding/linen provided. Hamelin Station Stay is recognised across Australia as an excellent example of a remote station stay conservation tourism enterprise. It is imperative that this reputation is maintained and built upon.

The Hamelin Station Stay Manager will oversee and manage the Hamelin Station Stay operations. This includes managing two Hospitality Assistant roles and working with these Assistants to clean and maintain all hospitality facilities as a team, all bookings, payments and finance reconciliation, ensuring facilities within the station stay precinct are maintained to the highest standard, engaging with visitors, and ensuring all visitors, staff and volunteers working within the Station Stay precinct adhere to Bush Heritage health and safety requirements. Bush Heritage Volunteers will also be available to assist with Station Stay operations and maintenance.

The Station Stay staff team will initiate and provide opportunities to engage guests with Bush Heritage Australia, and Hamelin Reserve conservation programs. To engage and inform station stays guests, the Station Stay team will arrange presentations and field activities to be provided by visiting experts/professionals in science, education, training and land management conservation activities at Hamelin Reserve and the Shark Bay region.

Free on-site accommodation is provided for the Station Stay Manager – this is an open plan, one bedroom unit that includes a kitchen and ensuite bathroom. This accommodation directly adjoins the main Station Stay building that contains the Guest Reception Office, guest communal kitchen, dining room and covered BBQ area. The Manager is responsible for their own meals/food supplies in this remote location – food can be delivered from Geraldton via online shopping/regular courier services.

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What you'll need to succeed

• A passion for conservation and the values of Bush Heritage Australia
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a small team
• Demonstrated experience in managing tourist or hospitality enterprises.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement or developing visitor experiences.
• Demonstrated experience and a strong track record in customer service.
• Commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.
• Experience living and working in remote/rural locations.
• Demonstrated experience in health and safety risk assessment procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Computer literacy and proficiency to manage emails and on-line booking system.
• Current Senior first aid qualifications.
• Current manual drivers’ licence.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria.

If you require further information, please contact Bill Currans (Healthy Landscape Manager) on [email protected], using the subject line: Hamelin Station Stay Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

Applications close: Tuesday 21st of February, 11:30pm AWST