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Hi We have some unexpected vacancies in the 2023 Northern hairy-nosed wombat caretaker program (see dates below). If you know of anyone that would be suitable and available feel free to pass on the attached information and my contact details. 

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Richard Underwood Nature Refuge Caretakers 

January - December 2027

Richard Underwood Nature Refuge is managed in partnership with the Underwood family, who kindly offered part of their property as a second home to the northern hairy-nosed wombat.

      In order to assist the Australian Wildlife Conservancy in managing the property, a Caretaker Program has been set up.

Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat –AWC/Brad Lue

The Caretaking Program requires two passionate people each month, to caretake at the refuge from January to December 2027.

Available 2027

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August 
• September
• October 
• November
• December 

Please sign up if you are interested in this exciting opportunity. 

You will be based at Richard Underwood Nature Refuge approximately one hour from St George or Surat and seven hours drive from Brisbane.  Shared accommodation supplied.

The team is looking for at least two volunteers who are available for a minimum of 4 weeks or otherwise negotiated with Sanctuary managers.

Required skills:

• Basic maintenance to Wombat infrastructure (i.e. fences and water troughs)
• Cleaning and general maintenance to homestead and sheds
• Grounds keeping
• Weed removal which includes brush cutting.

Desired skills:

• Passion for conservation
• Strong safety culture
• Previous experience in small teams in remote locations

A volunteer stipend payment will be available at $80 per week per person.

The principle behind the management of wombats at Richard Underwood Nature Refuge is to exercise minimal disturbance and leave wombats free to go about their business.

It is a requirement to hold Current Senior First Aid & CPR Certificate is required for this position- AWC will assist volunteers with obtaining this if needed. 

Check out the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat articles.

https://www.australianwildlife.org/historic-agreement-to-protect-critically-endangered-northern-hairy-nosed-wombat/

https://www.australianwildlife.org/wildlife/northern-hairy-nosed-wombat/ 

Please make inquiries to the Sanctuary Manager Mark McLaren 

 Mark.McLaren@australianwildlife.org

We look forward to hearing from you.