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 wardens Jon and Anne King.

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.

Opportunities in Ecotourism

Assistant Wardens

BBO is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated and hard working people to join us as Assistant Wardens for the 2008 season, normally March through to October, but shorter periods could be considered. The role involves living at the observatory and working in a small team environment. Duties include: guest management, conducting bird watching tours (coaching provided), office duties and facilities maintenance. Applicants must hold a C class drivers licence and be eligible for an F class endorsement. 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 working visas.  General terms and conditions include a weekly stipend, food allowance, furnished accommodation, annual leave and a contribution to relocation if applicable. For more information please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by email or phone 0417 591 718

Campground Hosts

The BBO is seeking an enthusiastic couple to host our campground guests / facilities between June and September.  Our Campground hosts are people who love camping and the outdoors and would like to bring their own caravan or tent and set up at the BBO. Our hosts welcome visitors and help with allocating a campsite, provide information about the BBO, its facilities and the local fauna and flora. Our hosts also assist the BBO team with general maintenance of the Shadehouse and campground facilities and the weekend stall at Broome’s famous markets. For more information please contact us by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 08 9193 5600