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#1 VACANT POSITION: CASUAL STARGAZING TOUR GUIDE (WEEK NIGHTS)

Ever dreamed of magnificent Blue Mountains’ sunsets and drifting through a Milky Way backdrop as your office?

As a Stargazing Tour Guide in a growing astrotourism business, you will inspire guests and guide out-of-this-world stargazing tours at Wentworth Falls, in the Blue Mountains on weekends. You will be joining a team of passionate astronomers and co-hosts.

WHO WE ARE

Blue Mountains Stargazing is on a mission to create WOW moments in nature. We inspire guests to look inward by looking up, taking them on a journey of discovering the sky through ancient and modern stories.

As a business born in the midst of winter 2020, we grew rapidly by attracting thousands of sky-curious visitors. We are now a well-recognised tourism brand, having been featured in Sydney Morning Herald, Traveller, Time Out and ABC. We have over 650, 5-star reviews on Airbnb Experiences, Trip Advisor and Google Reviews ― and we're just getting started. We won the Bronze Award for Best Tour Operator at the NSW Tourism Awards 2022 and 2023.

We blend breathtaking Night Sky tours with outstanding dining experiences by bringing our astrotours into uncharted territories. Our bespoke events include collaborations with local businesses such as our popular Wine Tasting Stargazing with Dryridge Estate, Stargazing Dinner Under the Done with The Bunker Leura and more ― the sky’s the limit.

THE ROLE

Deliver captivating and inspiring 90-min Stargazing, Planetarium tours (indoor tours) and Online tours to guests of all ages
Keep an audience of 20 guests entertained and engaged throughout the tour (private tours, public tours, corporate groups and school groups)
Answer guests’ questions
Set up the tour and telescopes, planetarium, projector. This involves being able to stand for extended periods of time, sometimes in cold weather, and to lift and move telescopes and equipment (up to 20 kgs)
Encourage tour feedback and reviews

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Excellent knowledge of astronomy and current space news (minimum two-year experience as an Astronomy Tour Guide or University degree in Astronomy or related field)
Exceptional people skills and interpersonal skills
Confident public speaker
Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific information to people of all ages and levels
Demonstrated teaching and/or guiding experience in astronomy is preferred
Proficiency in using the most recent computerised telescopes is a plus
Available in the evening on weekends
Current Car Driver’s license
Own car (company vehicle used by co-hosts to trasnport all the gear)
Valid working visa in Australia
Valid Working With Children Check to be acquired before start

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Competitive remuneration
Attractive bonus incentive for 5 stars reviews
Friendly and supportive company culture
Unique training with our astrophysicist Dimitri Douchin, PhD
Perks: Free Stargazing tours tickets for family and staff rates for friends
Occasional shift opportunities to deliver stargazing tours in Jervis Bay on the beach with the sounds of waves (accomodation provided) with our sister company Jervis Bay Stargazing
Long-term career opportunities for the right person to shine brightly within the company

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Blue Mountains Stargazing is committed to creating an inclusive space that reflects the diverse communities we welcome to our tours, connecting guests from across Australia and beyond. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sex, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members are encouraged to apply.

WE VALUE

excellence in knowledge and service
leading with heart: with respect and kindness
playfulness: bring your fun and quirkiness
passion and curiosity: in everything we do ― running our stargazing tours and collaboration

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

For more details, contact Caroline Boulom: dimitri@bluemountainsstargazing.com.au

To apply, email your cover letter and CV to: dimitri@bluemountainsstargazing.com.au

#2 VACANT POSITION: STARGAZING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP (3-6 MONTHS)

Are you passionate about the stars, tourism, business or education? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, versatile role within a thriving stargazing business? Blue Mountains Stargazing is looking for an enthusiastic intern to join our team for 3 to 6 months.

WHO WE ARE

Blue Mountains Stargazing is on a mission to create WOW moments in nature. We inspire guests to look inward by looking up, taking them on a journey of discovering the sky through ancient and modern stories.

As a business born in the midst of winter 2020, we grew rapidly by attracting thousands of sky-curious visitors. We are now a well-recognised tourism brand, having been featured in Sydney Morning Herald, Traveller, Time Out and ABC. We have over 800 5-star reviews on Airbnb Experiences, Trip Advisor and Google Reviews ― and we're just getting started. We won the Bronze Award for Best Tour Operator at the NSW Tourism Awards 2022 and 2023.

We blend breathtaking Night Sky tours with outstanding dining experiences by bringing our astrotours into uncharted territories. Our bespoke events include collaborations with local businesses such as our popular Wine Tasting Stargazing with Dryridge Estate, Stargazing Dinner Under the Done with The Bunker Leura and more ― the sky’s the limit.

The founders are French-Australian couple Dimitri Douchin and Caroline Boulom. Dimitri is a rising astronomer with a passion for communication, humanity and culture. He has been featured on Channel 9, the ABC and has given a TEDx talk in Katoomba about Cultural Astronomy. Caroline has a Master’s degree in marketing from ISC Paris business school and worked for Yahoo in Paris and MI9 in Sydney before launching her own heartfelt business venture.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an intern available about 8 hours per week across 1 or 2 days. The position is not remunerated. Work can be done from anywhere with online access.

This position is perfect for someone who wants a taste of different projects of business development every week, or a candidate interested in launching their own business. You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks, including:

Graphic Design: Creating visuals for our marketing materials and social media
School Programs Deployment: Assisting in the development and deployment of our astronomy education stream in partnership with schools and CSIRO.
Stargazing Events: Organising unique, out of this world stargazing experiences with new and existing partners
Business Operations: Getting a taste of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our business running smoothly.
Side Quests: taking astronomy as far as we can leads us to being proactive in fields such as the advocacy of Dark Sky Preservation or Indigenous Astronomy.