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What makes Red Earth a great place to work?
We are a small social enterprise focused on connecting school students and adult groups to First Nations people. We achieve this by creating multi-day immersion programs to remote First Nations communities and homelands, where students and adults learn from Elders, visit cultural sites, and more.
If you are seeking a rewarding career where you'll work closely with a dynamic team and have a tangible impact in supporting connections to the world's oldest living civilization, a role at Red Earth could be a great fit for you.
The Benefits (full time roles)
- 6 weeks paid annual leave + days in lieu
- 10-15 days of annual travel to our partner Homelands in Cape York, The Top End, Central Australia, The Kimberly or Lake Mungo per year: go somewhere nobody else gets to go for the experience of a lifetime
- Flexible, remote work arrangements
- Formal, flexible training plans, Learning Management System and Professional Development weekends
- Our culture is inclusive, collaborative and united in our mission
Our Values
Excellence
We sweat the details, refuse to compromise on quality
Integrity
We build trust by being honest and authentic
Openness
We are curious about ourselves, each other and the challenges we face
Kindness
We are compassionate and tend to people with care
Full Time Role
Marketing and Presentations Manager
Introduction
Are you an experienced marketing professional with a passion for social change?
Do you have a history of leading a company’s marketing efforts to improve its brand presence and deliverinbound leads?
Do you have experience managing visual assets and processes to ensure a uniform and high-quality customerjourney from start to finish?
Red Earth is growing, and we are seeking a dynamic and creative Marketing and Presentation Manager to lead our marketing initiatives, customer presentations and strengthen our brand’s presence, bringing in new business. The ideal candidate will be adept in digital marketing strategies, including direct response advertising and SEO, and responsible for developing innovative strategies to maximise inbound leads, maintaining and enhancing our brand identity, and managing all aspects of our presentation and external communications efforts.
This role is designed to work at the front and heart of our organisation, liaising with every department. Our head office is in Darlinghurst in Sydney but we are open to candidates living across major cities, near our clients.
Please read the role description provided here.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, along with your CV email a cover letter addressing:
- How you fulfil the role outline and main responsibilities?
- Which parts of the ‘Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience’ do you have fulfill and how?
- We understand that new employees need onboarding and support. What would be the areas of the role you would need most training in? What does this training look like for you?
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining in detail your experience and ability to meet the requirements of this role to:
Business Development Manager, Samantha Philpot: samanthaphilpot@redearth.edu.au
Red Earth is an equal opportunity employer. In particular, we encourage people who identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander to apply..
Head of Northern Territory & New South Wales Operations
- Chief Operating Officer
- Field & Travel Operations staff for Northern Territory & New South Wales
- Sales & Account Management teams
- Regional suppliers
- Flexible location (Melbourne, Sydney Brisbane, Darwin, or Alice Springs)
- Ability to Work from Home
- 30 days in remote in remote First Nations Australia
Value
Salary of $100,000 - $110,000 p.a. pending professional experience plus superannuation.
Performance bonus pool of $10,000 available based on roles KPI’s.
6 weeks paid annual leave + days in lieu.
Introduction
Are you an experienced operations manager in the travel, outdoor education, tourism or events space? Do you have a history of leading a team to deliver dozens of programs to a very high standard? Do you enjoy managing staff and processes to ensure successful delivery of and improvements to programs?
Red Earth is looking for a driven, passionate individual, readily able lead a small team responsible for connecting young people to the First Nations homelands across the Northern Territory and New South Wales. This is an amazing chance to work at the heart of our organisation, at the cross-roads of tourism and the Indigenous space. This role is primarily office-based but with opportunity to travel to the operating regions in the Northern Territory and New South Wales.
Organisation Outline
We are a small social enterprise with 22 employees passionate about connecting groups people (predominately high school students) to remote First Nations Australia. We do this by create powerful immersion programs, between four to nine-day trips into remote First Australia communities and homelands where small groups learn from Elders and cultural educators, visit cultural sites, and volunteer on a service project in the community.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Required: 3+ years management experience (teams of 6 or more people)
- Required: 5+ years field operations and project management experience
- Required: 5+ years’ experience in a similar industry (tourism, outdoor education, events, travel)
- Required: financial literacy and experiencing in maintaining budgets
- Desired: experience in start-up, high growth business-environments
Please read the role description provided here.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, email your resume and a Cover Letter addressing:
- How your experience fulfils the role outline and main responsibilities?
- What does success look like for you as Head of Region at 100 days and 6months into the role?
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining in detail your experience and ability to meet the requirements of this role to:
Chief Operating Officer, Nick Brown-Graham: nick@redearth.edu.au and
CEO, ArthurAlla: arthur@redearth.edu.au
Applications close 17:00 on Friday, 18th October 2024
However, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may conclude the search before this date if a suitable candidate is identified. To ensure consideration, candidates are advised to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.
Red Earth is an equal opportunity employer. In particular, we encourage people who identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander to apply..
Casual
Immersion Leaders - All regions
Have you dreamed of combining your love for outdoor education with a passion for First Nations culture and remote travel?
Are you seeking your next adventure as a group leader and want to help shape the future of young Australians?
Red Earth is seeking experienced outdoor guides and facilitators to join our world-class Immersion Leaders in 2025.
If the following description sounds like you, please consider applying to become a part of our team:
- You are over 21, or will be over 21 on April 1, 2025
- Hold at least a Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership/Recreation (or have equivalent experience)
- Have 2+ years experience working as an outdoor guide, facilitator or educator (beyond training)
- Have experience working with high school aged students and teachers
- Want to learn more about First Nations culture
For more information, please read our 2025 Immersion Leader Information Pack.
Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions and Staff Testimonials, as well.
When you’re ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete our online form.
APPLY HERE : Application Form
Applications for this role will close at 9am, Monday 21st October 2024.
Red Earth is an equal opportunity employer. In particular, we encourage people who identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander to apply.
Regional Assistants/Bus Drivers - Cape York, Central Australia, Top End and Hawkesbury
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and reliable Regional Assistants (Bus Drivers) to join our team as we continue to grow within our regions of operation – Cape York, Central Australia, the Top End and Hawkesbury.
The ideal candidate has experience working with school groups, and is passionate about providing a positive and safe experience for their clients. They will also be based in, or willing to relocate to, Alice Springs, Cairns or Darwin, and have worked in education, tourism or First Nations engagement.
This role would be suited to an individual seeking casual or short-term contract work (up to 6 months). Our busiest periods of operation are throughout the June-July and September-October school holidays.
If the above description and following criteria sounds like you, please consider applying to become a part of our team:
- You are over 21, or will be over 21 on April 1, 2025
- Hold a full manual driver’s license (Medium Rigid or higher) and driver authority
- Hold or be eligible for a Working With Children Check
- Hold or be willing to complete a basic first aid and CPR course
- Have 2+ years experience driving in similar environments or for similar charters (regional/remote locations, overnight, basic accommodation, camping with group)
- Want to learn more about First Nations culture
For more information, please read our 2025 Regional Assistant Information Pack.
When you’re ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete our online form.
APPLY HERE: Application Form
Red Earth is an equal opportunity employer. In particular, we encourage people who identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander to apply.
Volunteer
Please note: This role is a volunteer position with relevant costs, expenses and training covered by Red Earth.
Are you interested in being a part of an immersion to a remote First Nations community in Australia?
If the following description sounds like you, please consider applying to volunteer with Red Earth in 2025:
- You are over 21, or will be over 21 by April 1 2025
- Have experience working with youth, schools or teachers
- Are comfortable or skilled in the outdoors
- Hold a passion for adventure
- Enjoy working in a team environment
- Want to learn more about First Nations culture
- For more information, please read our 2025 Immersion Volunteer Information Pack
When you’re ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete our online form.
APPLY HERE: Application Form
Applications for this role will close at 9am, Monday 21st October 2024.
Red Earth is an equal opportunity employer. In particular, we encourage people who identify as Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander to apply.