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.

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Opportunities in Ecotourism

Warden and Assistant Wardens for 2011
The Broome Bird Observatory (BBO) Mangement Committee is seeking outgoing, enthusiastic, and hard-working people to join as a Warden or a couple as Joint Wardens to operate the facility from November 2010 through to December 2011 (negotiable). Assistant Wardens would be required from March through to October 2011.

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.