Indigenous Training Opportunities

Reef Ecologic offered its first Indigenous Project Officer training course in 2020. This gives opportunity to Indigenous trainees to learn practical marine science skills such as diving, boating, media and communication skills, reef health and reef restoration.
The Indigenous Project Officer training is conducted over 8 to 10 weeks working on a variety of practical field and office skills that are useful for working in marine, environmental and community projects including working with the MOUA – Museum of Underwater Art.

Who we’re looking for:

  • Ambitious individuals who strive to become Indigenous tour guides.
  • 18 years and over
  • Experience in snorkelling or scuba diving is desired but not essential.
  • Ability to engage groups and individuals in storytelling
  • Knowledge of coral reef, local culture and tourism
  • Project management

To be eligible for this opportunity please email adam.smith@reefecologic.org with a copy of your current CV, addressing the selection criteria above.

INDIGENOUS GUIDE TRAINING PROGRAM LAUNCHES

Indigenous trainees with a passion for sharing their culture will now have the opportunity to put their knowledge and connection to Townsville North Queensland to practical use, with the launch of an Indigenous Guides Training Program working with the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA).

Applications open until 31 May 2021

 

Click here to apply

2020

Jess Courtney

Jess took part in Reef Ecologic’s first Indigenous Project Officer in the training course this year, learning both practical marine science skills such as diving, boating, media and communication skills, reef health and reef restoration.
In her video, Jess tells us about the amazing Great Barrier Reef, her connection with it and why we can all get involved to do positive things for the reef.

 

Genami Geia

Genami took part in Reef Ecologic’s Indigenous Project Officer in the training course, learn both practical marine science skills such as diving, boating, media and communication skills, reef health and reef restoration.
In this personal narrative movie, Genami tells us about his connection to the reef, growing up on Palm Island in the Great Barrier Reef and why caring for the reef is important for culture and the environment.