Contact Kristie at Ecotourism Australia to book your space.

Contact: eco@ecotourism.org.au

Or phone:  07 3252 1530

Temporary position: ASAP – 31 December 2011
$68,225 – $76,269 A06

The successful applicant will work actively with park agencies and other government departments on planning and policy projects relating to the development of tourism experiences in protected areas. If you have a good knowledge of tourism in protected areas, strong oral and written communication skills and a “can do” attitude, this role may be for you.

Applications close : COB Thursday 2 September 2010

Applicants are required to address the selection criteria.

To obtain a Position Description visit tourismnt.com.au or contact Tourism NT on (08) 8951 8495. Please quote position number 22761.

Contact: kimberley.long@nt.gov.au

Or phone:  08 8951 8495

Sub-contract tour guide/leader specialising in bird watching, wildlife, bushwalking and other special interest groups. Experienced in many areas of Australia, PNG, Norfolk Is and NZ. Heavy vehicle licence and wilderness first aid. EcoGuide of the Year in 2005 and 2009. Available for short term contracts.

Contact: barry@gondwanaguides.com.au

Or phone:  07 5533 3162 or 0417 585 865

ARISTOCAT snorkel and scuba Port Douglas is recruiting for the following roles: We offer...
• Professional
• Friendly
• Supportive
• Motivated workplace

As well as technical skills and experience in a similar role, applicants must:
• Excel in customer service; and
• Be motivated to advance their career

Contact: reef@aristocat.com.au

Or phone:  07 4099 4727

Jemma is in her final semester of university where she is completing a Bachelor of Business majoring in Tourism Management and greatly wants to work for an ECO Certified tourism operator.

Jemma is committed to sustainable practices and sees tourism as a path to working with like minded people within business who want to conserve the environment they operate within.

With experience in various customer service, Jemma is ideally looking for work within office/admin, marketing or guiding anywhere within Australia.

Contact: j.smalleyroberts@gmail.com

Or phone:  0433 910 333

Fiona is currently working for Ecotourism Australia assisting with certification as well as for Tony Charters and Associates as Event Assistant in Brisbane (Tourism Futures and Global Eco Asia Pacific Tourism Conference).

During and after her Bachelor degree in International Tourism Management (2006 – Paris), Fiona gained extensive professional experience ranging from luxury hotels as multi lingual receptionist and marketing assistant, to event project manager, multi lingual guest service agent in tourist offices, nature guide in an arboretum to entertainer in a campsite.

Fiona specifically came to Australia to work in ecotourism as she strongly believe in the ethics of eco and responsible tourism.

She is looking for a full time position involving direct contact with guests in Community Based Tourism projects / tourism planning, guiding, event / project management, front desk management from mid November on and would be happy to relocate anywhere in Australia or the world, as long as the position is interesting.

More info on www.doyoubuzz.com/fiona-nicolas

Contact: Fiona.nicolas@yahoo.com

Or phone:  0433 169 987

Elaine Is from Ireland and holds a BBS in Applied Tourism from the Institute of Technology Sligo having completed a dissertation on “The Application of the European Eco Label for Tourism Accommodation”, she developed a keen interest in sustainable tourism. Elaine came to Australia in 2009 to take on the role of support officer with EC3 Global providers of the Earthcheck Certification programme.

Through her studies Elaine has had the opportunity to work extensively at various levels having spent 3 summers working on certified Campsites in France she has well recognized skills and experience in many areas of the tourism industry..She is especially interested in certification, and the various measures that can be put in place to help protect the environment. Elaine is currently completing an internship with Eco Tourism Australia. In the future she hopes to complete a Masters however until then she looking for work experience within the Sustainable Tourism Industry

For more information contact Elaine via:

Contact: Elainebrady-@hotmail.com

Or phone:  0424 336 935

Amarant Yarra Valley, reknowned unique eco retreat and boutique conference centre has emerged onto the market. With magnificent elevated and extensive views, canopy birdlife, and natural bush acreage, this architectural award winning multi split level home comes with a classy tree-change lifestyle which generates a comfortable income for the current owners. The guest bedroom area comprises 5 individual suites (family, loft & king - 6 bedrooms total) and can accommodate up to 16 people or more if you include the self-contained adjoining Manager’s apartment.

Amarant is an ideal 'tree change' for an energetic couple or partners interested in ecotourism and nature. The business can be further be enhanced by managers who have maintenance & cooking skills (although not essential), bus/nature/wine tour operaters, wine knowledge or health & spa management experience. The property currently provides comfortable and classic accommodation for tourists, family & couples getaways, workshop facilities for yoga/meditation & small conference groups...but has the ability to be further enhanced by other modelities, e.g. spa, health retreats etc.

Visit www.amarantyarravalley.com.au or contact Rhonda for further information on Amarant Yarra Valley and this fantastic opportunity.

Contact: info@amarantyarravalley.com.au

Or phone:  0408 723 551