Broome Bird Observatory ( BBO) is located on the north-west coast of Australia on the shores of the stunning Roebuck Bay. It is 25 km east of Broome, WA, and 2400 km north of Perth. The Broome region is regarded as the most significant viewing site for shorebirds in Australia, and among the top four in the world. It has the greatest diversity of shorebirds species of any site on the planet and more than 800,000 birds visiting the area annually. BBO was established by Birds Australia in 1988 as a centre for research and education with the aim of working for the conservation of migratory shorebirds which visit Roebuck Bay along with many endemic birds of Broome.

Welcome to our new warden and assistant wardens. BBO provides its visitors with accommodation, tours, courses and educational facilities which include a natural history library, and an audio/visual room. For more information visit the BBO website.

To read about what is going on at BBO, visit their Flyways blog.

Opportunities in Ecotourism

Warden/s for 2012
The Broome Bird Observatory (BBO) is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes knowledge and conservation of the birds of Broome, with a particular focus on the migratory shorebirds of Roebuck Bay. 

The BBO Management Committee is seeking a Warden or a couple as Joint Wardens to operate the facility in a full time capacity for 12 months starting in January/February (negotiable).

This is a varied and challenging role, well suited to highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic people with a broad range of skills and experience and who enjoy being in a position of responsibility.  Warden/s and Assistant Wardens reside and work on site at the BBO.  Excellent people skills are required for working as part of a small team and interacting positively with guests in a challenging environment.  BBO team members undertake a broad range of duties necessary to ensuring that guests experience the best visit possible. 

Responsibilities include financial and marketing management; facilities and grounds maintenance and management; working collaboratively with key stakeholders; guest, staff and volunteer management; and facilitating research.

The role is full time and hours vary according to guest numbers, seasonal periods and scheduling of tours and courses.  The heat and humidity of this subtropical region can be challenging, particularly during the wet season (November to April). 

For the right people this is a unique, exciting and rewarding opportunity.

Applications due 25th November 2011

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Assistant Wardens for 2012
The Broome Bird Observatory (BBO) Management Committee is seeking outgoing, enthusiastic, and hard-working people to join as Assistant Wardens from approximately March through to October 2012.

The roles involve living at the Observatory and working in a small team environment. Responsibilities include conducting birdwatching tours (training provided), daily cleaning and facility maintenance, running the small shop and taking accommodation reservations & tour bookings, and assisting with ongoing research. A stipend and food allowance is provided. It is essential that applicants hold a C class drivers licence (or equivalent) with no restrictions and be immediately eligible to apply for an F class endorsement (requires a minimum of four years licensed driving experience).

The BBO has a Special Program status from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and can provide successful overseas applicants with the opportunity to apply for  visas to join the BBO program. More information on the positions is available on our website: www.broomebirdobservatory.com or you can contact the BBO Management Committee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 08 9193 5600.