Retail & Café Attendants - Summer Casuals

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary | Brighton, Tasmania

Casual Positions | Summer Season

Join the Bonorong team this summer!

Love working with people, thrive in a busy environment and want to be part of an organisation making a real difference for wildlife?

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is looking for enthusiastic, experienced and customer-focused casual staff to join our Gift Shop and Café teams as we head into another busy summer season!

Located in Brighton, Tasmania, Bonorong is a conservation-focused, for-purpose organisation dedicated to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, conservation and education. Our tourism operations play an significant role in supporting this work, and our guest services teams help create memorable experiences for thousands of local and international visitors each year.

We're looking for friendly, reliable team players who enjoy a fast-paced environment, take pride in providing exceptional customer service and are ready to hit the ground running during our peak tourism season.

The Opportunities

We're recruiting across two key areas of our visitor operations, with opportunities for suitable candidates to be trained and work across both teams.

1. Gift Shop / Retail Attendants

As part of our Gift Shop team, you'll often be one of the first friendly faces our visitors meet!

Your responsibilities will include

- Welcoming guests and providing friendly, professional customer service.

- Processing admission tickets, retail purchases and other transactions.

- Assisting visitors with bookings, enquiries and general sanctuary information.

- Operating point-of-sale and booking systems.

- Restocking merchandise and maintaining attractive, well-presented retail displays.

- Assisting with general shop operations and keeping the space clean, organised and welcoming.

- Supporting the wider team during busy visitor periods, including cruise ship days and school holidays.

2. Café / Food Outlet Attendants – The Burrow

Our on-site food outlet, The Burrow Cafe, provides visitors with a range of ethically sourced,



plant-based food and beverages.

As part of our Food Services team, you'll help keep our guests fuelled and happy throughout their visit!

Your responsibilities will include

- Preparing and serving food and beverages to a high standard.

- Making quality barista coffee and other drinks.

- Providing friendly, efficient counter service.

- Assisting with basic food preparation and kitchen duties.

- Operating point-of-sale systems and handling transactions.

- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.

- Supporting the team during busy service periods and helping ensure smooth daily operations.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for people who bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to great customer service.

Our ideal candidates will have:

- Previous experience in retail, hospitality or a similar customer-facing role (essential).

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- A friendly, positive attitude and confidence engaging with visitors from all walks of life.

- The ability to multitask, stay organised and remain calm under pressure.

- Confidence handling payments and using point-of-sale systems.

- Strong teamwork skills, reliability and a willingness to lend a hand wherever needed.

- A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently when required.

- A genuine appreciation for Bonorong's wildlife conservation mission.

For Café applicants: Previous barista experience, food preparation skills and a sound understanding of food safety practices are highly desirable.

For Retail applicants: Experience with retail sales, ticketing, booking systems or working in a busy tourism environment will be highly regarded.





Summer Availability Is Essential!

Summer is our busiest time of year, and we need team members who are ready to be part of the action!

Applicants must have excellent availability throughout the peak summer tourism season, including weekends, public holidays and school holiday periods.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can offer flexibility during our busiest days and are willing to work across both our retail and café operations where required.

These are casual positions, with the potential for ongoing employment beyond the summer season for suitable candidates.

As Bonorong is located in Brighton, approximately 30 minutes north of Hobart, reliable transport to and from work is essential.

Why Work at Bonorong?

Working at Bonorong is more than just another retail or hospitality job!

You'll have the opportunity to:

- Work in a unique and rewarding wildlife sanctuary environment.

- Be part of a friendly, passionate and dedicated team.

- Help support important wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation work.

- Meet visitors from around Australia and the world.

- Enjoy a varied, fast-paced workplace where no two days are quite the same.

- Potentially continue working with us beyond the summer season.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect summer opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you!

Please email your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience, availability and why you'd like to join the Bonorong team.

Interested in Gift Shop / Retail?

Send your application to *@bonorong.com.au

Interested in Café / Food Services?

Send your application to *@bonorong.com.au

Interested in working across both areas?

You're welcome to apply for both! Simply send your application to both email addresses and let us know you're interested in being considered for both teams.

We encourage interested applicants to apply promptly, as we are looking to welcome new team members for the busy summer season.

Applications close Sunday 29 November 2026 at 5:00pm.

📌 Retail & Café Attendants - Summer Casuals (Brighton)
🏢 Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Brighton