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Project Title and AWC Sanctuary

Mt Gibson Woylie Translocation 2026

Project Description and Dates

Come and join us at Mt Gibson to assist with our Woylie Translocation. In April we will be completing a Translocation of Woylies from inside Mt Gibson’s 7,832 ha feral predator-proof fenced area (‘exclosure’) to outside. This will be the second year of translocating woylies to the outside at Mt Gibson. The translocation will involve trap teams (setting and clearing traps & processing animals), Lab team (attaching collars, coordinating & collar checks before release) and Radiotracking and Release teams. We will be requiring 3-5 volunteers to assist with the trapping teams and the lab teams. The translocation is planned to occur across one week in April (20^th-25^th) however if not enough individuals are caught during the first week, we will be completing a second week of the translocation in May (4^th -9^th) and will also be requiring volunteers for the second week if it is needed.

Week 1: 20^th – 25^th April

Week 2: 4^th – 9^th May (possibly) 

Volunteer tasks

Volunteers will work as a team lead by the Project Coordinator and AWC Sanctuary staff to carry out tasks including:

• Setting cage traps
• Record Data
• Working at night/ early morning (3am) 
• Using GPS devices
• Assist with animal handling and processing under supervision
• Data entry
• Lab assistant   

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

• Ability to work at night, early mornings and for long hours 
• Ability to work in a remote, shared living space
• Commitment to full date of survey
• Previous trapping experience preferred but not required

AWC Provides

• Accommodation on site (private room, shared bathroom & kitchen)
• Head torch
• Training in trapping survey methodology and animal handling 
• Field work survey experience
• Opportunity to explore the beauty of a remote, conservation-focused sanctuary!
• Transport to and from site from Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary (Perth Hills)
• Food

Volunteers Provide

• Suitable field work attire – closed in shoes, long pants, long shirt, hat, jumper (might get cold)
• Backpack and large water bottle/ water bladder (2L+ of capacity)
• Bedding – pillow, sleeping bag, sheets

Project Coordinator Contact:

Aliesha Dodson – Field Ecologist

aliesha.dodson@australianwildlife.org

Louis O’Neill – Wildlife Ecologist

Louis.ONeill@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.

Please note- due to the high-level of interest we receive for our volunteer opportunities we regret we cannot respond individually to unsuccessful applicants. We thank each of you for your keen interest and ongoing support.