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We
seek :
A
conscientious, self-motivated couple or suitable single, interested
in wildlife and the environment and keen to conserve both - to fill
the position of resident volunteers at Kingbilli. The position offered
is not salaried, but instead is based on the Help Exchange concept,
which entails part-time work in exchange for accommodation and full
use of the property's facilities.
We
offer :
Private accommodation in a secluded self-contained, fully-furnished
bluestone cottage with open fire; gas-BBQ; heated outdoor jacuzzi &
creekside gazebo ... photographs and details of inclusions below.
Part-time
work entails :
· Care of all landscaped gardens |
| mowing,
brushcutting, planting, pruning, edging garden beds, raking,
mulching, weeding |
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Cleaning & maintenance of two guest cottages |
| cleaning,
sweeping paths, clearing gutters, windows, de-cobwebbing,
jacuzzi maintenance, rubbish removal |
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Chainsawing and collection of firewood |
| collect/deliver/split
kindling and firewood for Cottages and Homestead |
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General property maintenance |
| spraying,
pumping tanks, maintaining driveways, assisting with fencing
and construction |
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Habitat conservation and development |
| maintaining
'Possum Wood', assisting with new revegation projects, habitat
creation, removing invasive weeds |
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Guiding Llama Eco-Treks |
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is the one exception as far as income is concerned as our
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The
work-schedule at Kingbilli leaves considerable free time available
to our volunteers to either :
(a)
operate your own home-based business,
(b) take advantage of the wide range of paid part-time work available
locally,
(c) undertake further study (via distance education) ... or
(d) simply enjoy the relaxed country lifestyle Kingbilli provides.
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2.
Interactive Ecotourism :
We provide self-catered accommodation in two self-contained bluestone
cottages for the domestic and international tourist market. Interactive
initiatives include llama eco-treks; outdoor
eco-education for children; birdwatching and
wildlife viewing.
3.
Sustainable Agriculture
We breed Llamas and Horses.
For a
better understanding of our activities at Kingbilli, click
here to browse through the rest of our website.
As far as outdoor recreation is concerned,
we're well placed. In summer, if you're interested in boating, fishing
or any form of water sports you'll enjoy the magnificent inland waterway
of Lake Eildon just 15kms away. During winter there is excellent cross-country
skiing at nearby Lake Mountain, whilst if down-hill skiing is your preference,
the pristine slopes of Mt Buller are only a little further afield. For
more details, click here.
Bushwalkers, rock-climbers, camping enthusiasts
or just plain wilderness lovers are catered for also. The Cathedral
Range State Park, with its spectacular 7km ridge of upturned sedimentary
rock is just outside the gates, waiting to be explored ... whilst Lake
Eildon National Park, covering 27,750ha of rocky slopes and woodlands,
a large part of which encircles Lake Eildon, is only a 20-minute drive
to our north
Your Accommodation:
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The volunteers' cottage, "Ballards",
is set beside a gently flowing
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its rooms, lit softly |
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delicate leadlight windows and warmed by a brass-canopied
open fire, French doors open onto a long, low rose-covered
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Pink
paved steps lead to a trellised creekside summer house
and in a leafy garden corner a hot jacuzzi bubbles.
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Ballards comprises a separate living/dining room; fully equipped
kitchen; and bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Satellite TV; wireless
internet connection (for volunteers with their own laptop computer);
gas; electricity; linen; crockery; cutlery; glassware; kitchen
utensils; cookware; gas-BBQ; firewood and laundry facilities are
provided.
Also
included are basic household items such as tea; coffee; sugar;
pepper & salt; toilet paper; kitchen paper; light globes;
dishwashing detergent; laundry detergent; and a range of standard
household cleaning products.
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Off property income
may be sought locally through work in one of the district's key industry
sectors:
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Agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and viticulture
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Forestry
and timber
processing
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Tourism,
Hospitality and Conferencing
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Manufacturing and
Engineering
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Retail
and trade services
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Education (general, outdoor education
and corporate training)
- Casual labour
/ handyman work
A wide range of
casual seasonal work, such as fruit harvesting and the like, is available
within a 20-25km radius.
This
position is not suitable for folk with children still living
at home, and as there is no public transport locally, you must have
a car of your own. Also,
due to Kingbilli's status as a wildlife refuge, we cannot accept
pets.
We prioritise
applicants interested in staying 3 to 6 months or longer, but we do
take short-term volunteers at regular intervals.
If volunteering
at Kingbilli interests you, complete and submit the form below ... and
we shall be in touch. If you have any difficulties submitting the form,
simply send your details via email to kb@kingbilli.com.au
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