Call for Applicants – Outback Landcare Adventure: Gulf Rivers Landcare (Mount Isa Landcare) 2025

Each year, B4C sponsors a young individual eager to enhance their expertise in Landcare and Bush regeneration through an assignment with Gulf Rivers Landcare (Mount Isa Landcare) at some of their most remote sites. Our partnership with this group began in 2005, when the group was Gregory Rivers Landcare, fostering a shared commitment to and appreciation of our catchments.

This year, the opportunity is open to a member of B4C’s field crew. As only one spot is available, we invite interested individuals to apply for selection. Should you not be selected this year, you will have the chance to reapply next year.

Interested candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the itinerary and answer the questions provided. Please be aware that the selected applicant will be required to camp, navigate remote and rugged terrain, travel by boat, and assist with cleanup, washing, and dinner preparation. Experience in cross-cultural settings and working intergenerationally will significantly strengthen your application.

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Outback Landcare Adventure
Itinerary April 2025

Thursday 17th – The B4C team arrives in Mount Isa at 08:45. They drop off some gear at Mark’s place before leaving for the first activity at about 10:00. Depending on the water level of the lake, they may bring the buggy and park it at Rosebud Station. They set up camp at Sanctuary on the Corella River. After lunch, they possibly walk to Jubilee Creek to treat Parkinsonia and bellyache bush. (1st night Camping)

Friday 18th – The team drives to the southern side of the lake, bringing the buggy. They spend the morning treating Parkinsonia and BAB. After lunch, the group walks back to the Sanctuary camp, treating the same weeds on the southern side of the Corella River. (2nd night Camping)

Saturday 19th – The team packs up camp and walks from Sanctuary up the river to Greens Creek, treating BAB. They set up camp near Mary Kathleen tailings dam and start following up on the mesquite. (3rd night Camping)

Sunday 20th – They pack up camp and complete another mesquite sweep on the Cameron River, using the buggy. The B4C volunteers stay the night at Mark’s house. They clean up, wash clothes, relax, and go out for dinner.

Monday 21st – The team heads to West Leichhardt Station and sets up camp at the Junction on the Leichhardt River, bringing the buggy. They consider where to start and could follow up on “last year’s new patch”; they plan a walk down to 8 Mile. (4th night Camping)

Tuesday 22nd – They complete a morning session and may park the buggy at the station. The B4C volunteers stay another night at Mark’s house, clean up, wash clothes, relax, and go out for dinner.

Wednesday 23rd – The team prepares for their flight back to Brisbane at 09:35.

Alternative activity – They drive to East Leichhardt Dam, meet Steve Farnsworth who brings a boat to ferry them to the other side of the lake where they treat rubber vine.

Project Benefit

One week of the “Outback Landcare Adventure”. Mount Isa Landcare progresses environmental outcomes. The visiting volunteers see and experience the landscape; they meet local characters and learn the history.

4. Are you able to commit to the travel and duration requirements as described in the itinerary?

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