Jobs in wildlife tourism
Welcome to our jobs page
Employers:
- Use this page to advertise relevant vacancies – either add a comment or let us know via the Contact Us page.
- Please visit the job-seekers page. to see details of motivated prospective employees seeking employment or work experience
Job-seekers:
- Use our job-seekers page to let prospective employers and hosts know about your interested, availability and background experience
- Show your prospective employer you understand the basics of responsible wildlife tourism by reading the links from http://wildlifetourism.org.au/experiencing-our-wildlife/policies/
- If interested in volunteering for wildlife research (which may or may not involve paying for your involvement), check out our wildlife tourism research network
- To view WTA member operations to see which you might be interested in asking about vacancies, go to our Wildlife Tours,Parks, Accommodation page
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Scrolling down this page you will find
- links to other pages that advertise relevant vacancies
- samples of currently available vacancies in wildlife tourism, ecotourism, wildlife conservation and related fields
- courses in wildlife and tourism related fields.
Select from the quick links below:
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
World Jobs
Research Jobs
Scholarships
Various Job Sites
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Positions vacant
WORLD
The email newsletter Wildlife Extra regularly lists wildlife vacancies. Contact them at Wildlife Extra <editor@wildlifeextra.com>
WILDLIFE JOB SEARCH: http://www.pherkad.com/jobs.html
This is a great search engine with regular eco tourism jobs: Ecotourism jobs
QUEENSLAND
NEW Volunteer Animal Ambulance Driver. Currumbin Sanctuary.
Part time Keeper. Hamilton Island
RFS Army Duck Driver / Tour Guide. Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda. Email: hradmin@capta.com.au
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Volunteers: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/about/employment/volunteerprograms.html
Jobs: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/about/employment/workingatderm.html
Job Centre: http://www.jobs.qld.gov.au/
NEW SOUTH WALES
NEW Coast & Estuary Officer. Port Stephens Council. Closing date 3/6/13
Discovery Ranger (Aboriginal) to deliver discovery program walks, talks and tours. Closes 19/5/2013
Field Officer – Scottsdale Reserve (75 km south of Canberra). Great opportunity. Applications close 16th May 2013
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE
Volunteers: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/volunteers
Jobs: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/jobs
Jobs Centre http://jobs.nsw.gov.au
VICTORIA
NEW
Parade Rangers at Phillip Island Nature Parks. Full Time. Applications close 20/5/2013
Lead Aquarist at Melbourne Aquarium. Applications close 19/5/2013
Environmental Co-ordinator (Part time) Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve, Woori Yallock. Applications close 9/5/2013
Wildlife demonstrator. Wild Action.
DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT
Volunteers: http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/about-dse/volunteers
Jobs: http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/about-dse/careers-and-employment-at-dse
Job Centre: http://www.careers.vic.gov.au
Current vacancies at Zoos in Victoria – see http://www.peoplestreme.net/zoosvictoria
PARKS VICTORIA
Job Centre: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/about-us/employment/vacancies
TASMANIA
DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES, PARKS, WATER AND ENVIRONMENT
Jobs: http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/ThemeNodes/SSKA-7EZVQ6?open
Job Centre: http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/WebPages/RJEH-7DA7V3?open
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NEW Fundraising & Sponsorship Co-ordinator. Auckland Zoo Closing date 23/5/2013
NEW Restaurant Senior and Reservations Agent at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat.
Volunteers: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/Work_With_Us/Volunteering_with_DENR
Jobs: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/Work_With_Us/Working_at_DENR
Volunteering Opportunities: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/Work_With_Us/Volunteering_opportunities
Job Centre: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/Work_With_Us/Working_at_DENR/Vacancies
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
NEW District Wildlife Officer. Dept Environment & Conservation. at Kimberley. Closes 14/5/2013
Horticulturist – NT Government, Parks & Wildlife. Closing date 19.5.2013
Animal Attendants are often needed at Caversham Wildlife Park
Skipper Positions at Mandurah Cruises.
Barramundi Fishing Guide on Ord River. Phone 08 91682310 or Email ultimateadvent@wn.com.au
Tour Guides & Coxswain. El Questro Wilderness Park.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION
Volunteers: http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/content/category/16/183/341
Jobs: http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/content/category/29/744/1564
NORTHERN TERRITORY
NEW Lodge Supervisor – Bamarru Plains, next to Kakadu National Park.
Snr Land & Sea Manager, Groote Eyland. Diverse job.
Tour Guide, Ayers Rock Full Time role.
NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, THE ARTS AND SPORT
Volunteers: http://www.nretas.nt.gov.au/plants-and-animals/programs/volunteers
Jobs: http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks/volunteers/ranger.html
Job Centre: http://notes.nt.gov.au/dcis/RMS.nsf/NTGEmploymentHome?OpenForm
Also check out these links for wildlife job postings:
Australian Wildlife Conservancy
http://www.environmentaljobs.com.au/jobs
http://envirocruit.com/en which has a wildlife section, marine conservation etc.
General sites for job seeking:
http://employment.byron.com.au
Research:
A Research Scientist, Aquatic Ecology at James Cook University, Townsville, QLD. Click here for more info
Senior Researcher – Freshwater Ecology, MDFRC – La Trobe Uni, $117-129k, Mildura – Applications close 31/3/13
Scholarships:
50 Partial Scholarships ($6,000) are now available to study IWC programs in integrated water management, which is available via distance learning. Get more info here.
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Positions (including internships) wanted
Job-seekers – you can also add your details to the ‘Comments’ form below
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1 January 2012
My name is Kris and I am currently in my first year of university at Salford, UK. I have the opportunity between my second and third year at uni to take a work placement year, to help me get some more experience to put towards my course, to gain contacts etc, and I would be really interested in doing some work in Australia, and was looking for your advice. I would be available for anything from 1 month to 9 months, and I am willing to work hard and try almost anything. I ideally want to get as much as experience with the Australian wildlife, and have no preference over any particular species, as I feel the more diverse my experience and knowledge, the more it will benefit me in the long run!
Email Kris MacGregor <eshclabob@hotmail.co.uk>
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1st January 2012:
Hello, my name is Aude Martinez, I am 21 and I am looking for a four-month
internship. I am currently studying in France International Business and
Management, specialized in Tourism, Project Management and e-marketing. I am
very interested in sustainable and nature-related tourism. I would be glad
to send you my resume and covering letter if my profile interests you.
Email Aude Martinez <aude.martz@hotmail.fr>
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Older posts:
My name is Joseph Swan and I am a graduate of the University of Canberra’s Tourism Management course. I graduated in 2003 and since have been travelling and working overseas in Asia and the U.S. Recently, I returned to Australia and I am now searching for work in the tourism industry in a marketing / administration / event management role. I am primarily looking for work in Melbourne. I have a great deal of world experience, and work experience in event management, administration, teaching and hospitality. I would be happy to send you a copy of my resume, should any such vacancies exist. joeswan82@gmail.com
Frank Einar Josep Haugen. I am 27 years old, and I hold a one year visa for working in Australia that will expire on the 16th of October 2011. In order to experience Australia from more than travelling, I would like to get a job. In Norway I got a cooking education, and worked that as a couple of years, after that I got a rather random job, and then I went back to studying. Lately I worked for almost a year at a farm in Norway that does substainable agriculture, and lastly I did volunteer work for wildlife in Namibia. Contact sangofe@gmail.com for full cv and to discuss possibilities. Address: 10-14 Oxford Square, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010. Mobile: 040548891
Jinkie. I’m a 20 year old female from South-Africa. I love working with animals and would like to learn more about wildlife. I have just finished a beginners course and my dream is to specialize in wildlife photography. If you have ANY job available starting next year (it doesn’t have to be photography) please let me know. Contact jinkievzyl@gmail.com
Hi, My name is Matthew Starr, I am a student in the UK studying international tourism management and I am set to graduate in july 2011. I have experienced a years placement in the hospitality sector in the U.S.A and want to try something new in Australia. I am passionate about wildlife however I am not sure whether placements to zoos r national parks are feasable. I would be looking at September next year,Please could you provide some information. Thanks mattstarr89@hotmail.com
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Volunteering opportunities
Volunteering can serve a useful purpose in raising awareness of our wildlife, and also give you valuable experience and something to add to your cv
Conservation Volunteers Australia always has a variety of exciting projects to join in with, giving you the opportunity to do your bit for conservation while traveling through the country
Many wildlife tourism operations such as Australia Zoo, David Fkeay Wildlife Park, Underwater World and others employ volunteer guides and offer training. Some natural history and conservation associations (e.g. Lamington Natural istory Association) are also involved in nature interpretation, and welcome enthusiastic volunteers
Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills (South Australia) is seeking volunteers
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Courses
This is a new section – please advise if you would like your courses to be included here
TAFE, Brisbane
- Certificate III in Animal Studies. Includes native wildlife rescue, care and rehabilitation
Program content includes rescuing animals and applying basic first aid, capture and restraint, providing nutritional requirements for various wildlife and monitoring animal health and wellbeing.
- Certificate II in general animal studies which covers the broader animal care industry including domestic animal care. For information on the Cert II see http://www.msit.edu.au/csu/factsheets.aspx?pid=ACM20110_418
Griffith University
- Bachelor of Science (Gold Coast campus) majoring in ecotourism
University of Queensland
- Associate Degree in Applied Science (Gatton campus) - the wilderness reserves and wildlife option covers the management of national or marine parks, conservation or recreation areas, or nature reserves.
Charles Sturt University
- Graduate Diploma of Ecotourism
- Graduate Certificate in Ecotourism
- Master of Ecotourism
Southern Cross University, Lismore
- Bachelor of Environmental Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Environmental Science (Coastal Management, Environmental Resource Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture Management) – includes topics relevant to natural area managment and environmental education
- Certificate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture)
- Certificate III in Tourism (Guiding)
Visit their sitye to find out about the new Kakadu training, and free courses for Tasmanian residents
This is a new section – please advise if you would like your courses to be included here
Hello,
I am a 32 year old female, ready to have a career change.All my life i have loved nature, animals, wildlife conservation & the protection of animals.I own almost every animal / wildlife documentary and financially support many animal non for profit organisations and thought my passion and love for wildlife conservation could be my career also.What courses do I need to complete to work for wildlife tourism, parks and wildlife services and or animal eco sustainability? kind regards, Debbie
I would love to go to Australia and see a real kangaroo and koala bears! I hope I could meet young and outgoing tour guides for my plan. Going away from stress, I believe nature tripping is the best resort.
One of our members writes that his son has “a friend from Griffith Uni who graduated with him in Dec who is looking for environmental work urgently to avoid having to leave Australia when his student visa runs out on March 3rd. His name is Nicholas (Nico) Rakotopare. He is from Reunion and therefore is French and also speaks German and English of course. I think he would like to do honours but it is very expensive for foreign students. I have attached his resume. He is very bright and enthusiastic and an excellent photographer (see http://www.lerako.net). His special interest is reptiles and amphibians but he is a very good all around biologist. Is it possible to get info about him to WTA members in the hope that someone out there might have an opening for him. ”
If anyone is interested, please use the contact page for WTA and I can put you in touch (and send you the resume)
French student wanting internship beginning May 2012
A French student rang me and wrote to me waning an internship with Araucaria Ecotours, and sounded very nice but we are not really in a position to take on another intern this year.
Part of her letter reads :
“At present I am studying a MBA in Management of tourism and services, specialising in tourism destinations at Group Sup de Co La Rochelle. This degree program has helped to enhance my knowledge in ecotourism, e-tourism, marketing, and especially in the commercialisation and the promotion of tourism destinations.
Last year, I successively completed a 3 month internship for a tour operator that specialises in themed trips. This experience taught me; how to create tailor made trips, formulate quotes, create travel journals, and build a rapport with clients. During this internship we worked towards very strict deadlines, reinforcing my time management skills.
Working and studying abroad has given me more of an international outlook. I am fluent in French, English and German. My experiences abroad have allowed me to discover new cultures and different ways of working.
I offer you; my experience, technical know-how acquired during my academic studies, along with the tacit knowledge gained from previous job roles. I am eager to make this a mutually beneficial experience. I believe my zeal, ease of adaptability and strong interpersonal skills make me a suitable candidate.
Contact WTA via the contacts page if you have an ecotourism business and would like to get in touch with Virginie
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Received December 2012::
My name is Abby Stevens and I am moving to Brisbane in February this coming February and am very interested in working for your company so wondered if you had any job opportunities. I have been working in Dahab, Egypt as a Research Assistant at a Marine Research Centre for the past two years and during this time have led many tours of the surrounding National Parks and Mangroves and have become a confident public speaker. I also have been working as a PADI Dive Master for the last two years part time and a PADI Open Water Instructor since June this year. I am extremely confident in leading large groups of people and am a very friendly and approachable person. Although the majority of my experience is Marine, I am a very fast learner and have a passion for all things nature related and have done since I was exceptionally young.
I have a degree in Animal Behaviour and am currently working on my Masters Degree in Science.
abbys1706@gmail.com
Also received December 2012:
I am a current first year student at Leeds Metropolitan University in
England. I am studying International Tourism Management and therefore have
the option of participating in a placement for six months to a year. I am
particularly interested in wildlife and ecotourism and would therefore
ideally like to gain some experience in this sector.
Kind regards,
Kirsty Alexander
I completed a Cert IV and more recently a Diploma in Conservation & Land Management earlier this month in Darwin NT and am currently seeking employment either in Cairns QLD or Port Macquarie NSW. I work part time in a retail plant nursery but require a full time position and with Government job cutbacks and the high cost of living in Darwin it is necessary for me to relocate my family to more affordable and sustainable living. My profile including experience and skills is available to view on linkedin.com.au
Liane Collins
To whom it may concern,
My name is Daniel and I am a Tourism Management student currently in my final year at Victoria University, Melbourne. I am seeking a position within any organisation to complete my work integrated learning program (work placement) with the possibility of leading to a permanent position. I would like to be given the opportunity to receive some hands-on experience to apply what I have learned throughout my towards my course, to network with those within the tourism industry and grow as a person with a new set of skills.
I am young, eager to learn as much as I can, a hard worker, a team player who can also work autonomously to complete tasks and achieve maximum results, and I possess a can-do attitude who embraces challenges. It would be ideal for me to get as much as experience in the field of wildlife tourism due to the diversity that tourism has to offer me and I hope my experience and knowledge as a student can benefit those in the wildlife tourism industry. My availability is flexible as I am willing to devote myself to an organisation from 1 month to 12 months and I am willing to relocate to learn more about an organisation, the environment and maintaining sustainable future.
My email is daniel.frederic@live.vu.edu.au and would like to find out more information on how I can apply for a position within the field of wildlife tourism.
Kindest regards.
Dear Sir,
I am looking for phD scholar ship in wildlife and Eco tourism. If you have openings please help me.
Regards!
To whom it may concern
My name is Jon and have just finished a honours degree course in Environmental Science from The University of Plymouth where i spent three years studying on everything from anatomy to renewabe resources. While doing my degree i led a university expedition to Malaysia where we researched epiphyte distribution in mountain rainforests.
While in university i volunteered in the National Marine Aquarium for two years where I took tours both on intimate levels and did large scale talks to Several hundred individuals.I also workd in Dartmoor Zoological Park assisting in teaching, research and host possitions. Also at times taking a leading possition in the host department ensuring the department runs smoothly.
I am a very enthusiastic individual with a passion for wildlife and would like to take part in an organistation working with animals, environmental torrism and conservation role. I am a quick learner, capable of doing many different roles ranging from research and ong term study to energetic tours. I am available to take long term possitions and internships and am eager to be part of something that actually helps the environment where I feel I would be a benifit to any organisation.
Please contact on joncole01@hotmail.co.uk for more information about myself and how i could fit in with your company
Dear Sir/Madam
I have just moved to Melbourne from the United Kingdom for 6months and I am currently seeking work with animals. I have for the last 5years been working at Longleat Safari Park within the department of animal adventure which houses many species e.g anteater, snakes, meerkats, ferrets, bats and red panda. I have also worked with parrots and did bird shows to the public. I have learnt many skills here but would like to widen my knowledge further. I am reliable, hard working and pick things up quickly. I don’t mind what job and would love to hear off you!
Please contact me at blueberry_becky@hotmail.com. Thank you
I’m Mthwesi A from South Africa would love to pursue my career in wildlife species.. I have a passion towards environment as i just completed my Degree in Environmental Studies am fascinated about whats happening on the environment.. Would love to do anytraining pertains environment sustainability
my email is:
amthwesi@gmail.com
hello i m from india and i am very much interested in nature tourism i love to work for that but i m not getting the path to serve this beautiful world and do the things for nature plz provide me an opportunity to serve our mother.
thaks
Hi all, my name is Nicole and I’m extremely close to gaining a bachelor of health science from Flinders university, south Australia. Im 23 and have always had a keen interest in science. However, my real passion is wildlife, conservation and animals and am looking to expand my knowledge of the sciences to include these areas. A traineeship would be perfect. However, any offers are greatly appreciated. I’ve looked into such areas as vet nursing all the way through to zoology. Please help!
Thanks guys, this is a great and useful site and will recommend to others.
Sorry, email is laro0009@Flinders.edu.au.
Good afternoon,
My name is Sarah, and I want to be the best at what I want to do. I am a mature age (29) BAppSci student studying through UQ Gatton (Wildlife Major). I am seeking a career in the wildlife industry, particularly in Behaviour and training. I love the avian world, but I am certainly open to any experience you may have. I have already made enquiries to other associations to gain qualifications to prove how dedicated I am to this career and hopefully (finances permitting) I will be attending an intensive training course at “Natural Encounters” with Steve Martin in America in January/February next year. I know how competitive the job market is for wildlife positions as I have applied for many over the last couple of years, however I am always pipped at post by someone who already has experience in the industry. It’s quite hard to get a foot in the door to get experience to beat them which is why I undergo any training and courses to be the best at what I do.
I will of course consider anything that may be available. To be the best, knoweledge in many areas is a must!
Appreciate your time
Sarah
Respected Mam,
I am Yogesh Bokade from india, I have done my MBA from Department of Business & Industrial Management, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University,Surat,Gujarat,India having specialization in Tourism & Hospitality Management.
I have completed my study last year. I have done research project titled “Customer satisfaction towards the services at Hotel Ritz” & “Ecotourism in Goa.” Currently i am working with Yatra.com as a trainee.
I would like to do further study in tourism & hospitality and if any job vacancy please let me knois there .If there is any funding in your institute then please let me know.
I eagerly want to do further study in my subject and for that i want scholarship for that. So please let me know about scholarship programme in also any other institute for indian students.
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Thanks & Regards
Yogesh
Hello!!,
My name is Alexandra Mora Buvinic, from Chile, South America!!, 23 years old. Im a veterinary student, 4th year. Today in my country Im proceeding my visa to Australia because I would love to do a volunteer on January 2014 up to February (2 months), this are my summer vacations on Chile. I want to ask you if it is possible to realize this opportunity !!. I ve just realize diferents practice during my carrer. For example one of my profesional practice I made was in the Zoo of my city, here is the link: http://www.zooquilpue.cl/ (if you need any paper that I´ve made my practice I can send you), also I worked with police horses, worked in a recognized veterinary clinic called “Clínica Veterinaria Hermanos Meneses”. Nowadays I´am working on a Foundation of dogs in adoption where I realize surgery (sterilizations) and this is another practice in my resume. Pleeease!! I need to know more about animals that do not exist in my country, only Australia, that’s why its so important for me.
I will wait for your answer, thanks!!
And Im good at teamwork!!