Yookamurra - 2026 June/July Yookamurra Caretakers


Yookamurra Caretakers June/July 2026

 

 

 

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Project Title:

Yookamurra Caretakers 2026 (22 June – 26 July2026) 

 

 

Project description: 

We’re looking for enthusiastic, practical people (or pairs!) to step into the role of caretaker at Yookamurra Sanctuary. This is a unique opportunity to live and work in a remote conservation setting, contributing directly to the upkeep and protection of a nationally significant wildlife sanctuary.

 

Days are active and rewarding. You’ll be outdoors, working with your hands, and helping maintain the infrastructure that keeps feral predators out and native species safe. Evenings? Think big skies, quiet bushland, and the kind of peace you can’t find in town.

This role will especially suit people with a trade or practical background, or anyone who enjoys physical work, problem-solving, and being self-sufficient in a remote environment.

 

 

Volunteer tasks:  

Volunteers will carry out tasks at the direction of Sanctuary Staff to assist with essential property maintenance tasks, including:

  • Fence checks of the predator-proof fence 

  • Weed removal and control 

  • Cleaning and general maintenance of homestead and sheds

  • Grounds keeping

 

 

Things to be aware of when considering applying for this volunteer role/requirements: 

  • First Aid & CPR certification (required) 

  • Working With Children Check (WWCC) required, as school groups occasionally visit the sanctuary (you will not be responsible for running education sessions) 

  • Experience or confidence living in remote environments 

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

  • Comfortable using or learning to use generators and basic equipment 

  • Good level of physical fitness. Work can be outdoors and physically demanding 

  • A practical mindset. Ability to troubleshoot and get stuck in is highly valued 

  • Must be comfortable with basic, off-grid style living conditions (limited services, reliance on generators, etc.)

 

 

 

AWC Provides: 

  • Accommodation room and bathroom, kitchen, shared living area

  • All necessary training 

  • A rare opportunity to live and work within a conservation sanctuary 

  • The chance to make a real, tangible contribution to protecting threatened wildlife

 

 

Volunteers Provide:  

 

  • Transport to and from the sanctuary 

  • Appropriate clothing and PPE for outdoor physical work 

  • Relevant certifications (First Aid, CPR, WWCC) 

  • A positive attitude and willingness to get involved 

  • Personal food and supplies (listed below) 

 

  • Bedding for a single bed (eg. fitted sheet, sleeping bag, extra blanket or doona)

  • Pillow

  • Towel

  • Clothes for fieldwork eg. long pants, long sleeved shirts. 

  • Closed in, sturdy shoes for walking over sticks, rocks, uneven surfaces and to protect toes if something is dropped on them

  • Broad-brimmed hat 

  • Warm clothes.  

  • Raincoat (just in case)

  • Head torch for getting around the village. Battery chargers (AAA/AA) are available to use but please label your batteries with your initials to avoid any mix-ups!

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • Water bottles (at least two or three at 1L each, minimum) 

  • Toiletries and any medication for the duration of your stay (closest chemist and doctor is approx. 40mins drive away)

  • Backpack

  • Sunglasses

 

 

Project Coordinator Contact: 

For further information or questions, please contact Sanctuary Manager - Thomas Prosser 

M 0499 862 942

E thomas.prosser@australianwildlife.org

 

 

 

Recruitment Process- AWC Project Coordinators will assess volunteers’ profiles upon application (signup). Suitable candidates that meet project requirements will be contacted directly for a follow up discussion before final decisions are made. Once successful candidates have been offered a position volunteers will be assigned to the project and should expect to receive all relevant onboarding documentation soon after and before deployment. Please ensure your MyImpact profile is complete with contact details and all supporting information to provide you with the best opportunity for a successful placement. 

Qualifications Required

  • I have read and agree to the Code of Conduct (see info icon for file link) Must be I Agree
  • I have read and agree to abide by the Volunteer Agreement (see info icon for file link) Must be I Agree
  • Do you have a current First Aid Qualification? Must be Yes
  • How would you rate your fitness level Must be at least Intermediate
  • I understand that it is my responsibility (and recommended by AWC) to have my own personal and vehicle insurance cover, and that AWC’s insurance may not cover me in the event of an incident. Must be Yes

Schedule Summary

The next 10 shifts (out of 35 total shifts) for this activity are as follows


Date Start Time End Time
Monday, June 22, 2026 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Thursday, June 25, 2026 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Friday, June 26, 2026 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Saturday, June 27, 2026 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Sunday, June 28, 2026 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Monday, June 29, 2026 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 01, 2026 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

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