Today we celebrated the End of week 12 in real Australian fashion. We had a sausage sizzle. Congratulations to all those students who went through all 12 units! A BBQ is always a good reward for a job well done!
Vicente with the whole school
Today we said goodbye to six students.
Laura Tupinamba Molina Cunha. and Pedro Ernandez Ferreira Barbosa travelled from Brazil together to do our Teen Activity Program (TAP) with surfing. In the two short weeks they were here they became know for their loveliness; leaving “have a nice day” messages for their homestay family and bringing Laura’s teacher, Claudia, a coffee after break.
Both students did really well in class and Paul, Pedro’s teacher, said he had made a remarkable improvement in just two weeks.
We also said goodbye to another TAP student, Marcel Dreves from Germany, who was at Lexis for just one week. Although only 14, Marcel already has excellent English and is here for a week enjoying a holiday from his parents, while they enjoy Fiji.
While Marcel was here for such a short time Gabriel Young Ferraira was here for a very long time, at 21 weeks. His teacher, Kathleen, wasn’t at school today but she had written a note for his graduation which Marie read out. In it she commented that Gabriel arrived at the school a day late and that this set the tone for his entire six months but that, when he wasn’t sleepy from his many jobs, he was a delight to have in class.
Next we said farewell to Vicente Plaza Rincorn who has studied at Lexis for the past five weeks. He has been doing an English and Surfing program, which he also did at Lexis Noosa school last year. His teacher said that her was both mature and funny and a delight to teach and he said that he would like to come back again.
Another massive surf fan leaving today was Tom Duezet from Reunion Island. Tom studied part-time with us for four weeks and went surfing pretty much every single afternoon. He loved the surf here and said he would definitely like to come back.
After dinner the boys all gathered upstairs in one of our class rooms to have a movie night! The talked for a while about what movie to watch until every one agreed on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. They shared a couple bags of popcorn and enjoyed the film!
Our lovely Intermediate teacher, Kathleen, is taking a holiday for the month of August. Yesterday was her last day of teaching.
Today, Marie’s Elementary class did a dialogue build about going to the airport and used Kathleen’s impending holiday as a real-life example.
Meanwhile, Kathleen’s desk was so unnaturally tidy this morning (usually she likes to bring the kitchen sink to work) that it prompted Grant to ask, “have you fired Kathleen?”
Absolutely not. Kathleen, we are missing you already and look forward to your return in September. Have a great holiday.
Today we went for a little adventure to see some of the surf spots around Byron and to learn a bit more about surfing. We even hiked to a secluded beach and to the light house and saw some dolphins and even whales!!!
The boys looking for whales and just seeing Mirko’s tongue!
At the Light house the boys got some Ice Cream and were on the hunt for whales and dolphins. It was a long hike with a lot of stairs and we even went to the most easterly part of all of Australia! We watched a few pods of dolphins playing and saw some whales breach and splash their tails!
S for Surfing!
At little Watego’s the boys posed for some pictures at a beautiful beach on a great sunny day!
Adventuring around Little Watego’s!
Break Time!
We stopped in at the local surf shop C-Skins and the manager Tom told the boys about surfing and surfboards! They even had some time to do a little shopping as well!
The boys learning about boards from Tom, manager of our local shop C-Skins!
Rodolphe and Yuki striking poses!
It was a great day and the boys had a lot of fun!
If you don’t have plans for the weekend and haven’t done a kayak excursion yet, then speak to Luiz or Giorgia at BWT about going with other Lexis students this Sunday morning. May to November is whale season so you may even be lucky enough to spot a pod and dolphins are practically guaranteed.
Weather
It looks like it’s going to be a gorgeous weekend; warm and sunny, with temperatures of around 22 degrees during the day and 13 degrees at night. Perfect for kayaking.
Going for a Movie?
Palace Cinemas
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AMY (MA15+) 128′
1.25pm, 8.00pm
ANT-MAN (PG)
9.00am, 4.35pm, 9.10pm
FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (M) 118′
9.20am, 11.45am
GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY & THE PRISON OF BELIEF (M) 121′
2.10pm
INSIDE OUT (PG) 102′
11.20am
MAGIC MIKE XXL (MA15+) 115′
9.00am
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION (M) 132′ (no free tickets)
11.15am, 4.00pm, 6.40pm, 9.15pm
MR HOLMES (M) 104′ (no free tickets)
1.50pm, 7.00pm
RUBEN GUTHRIE (MA15+) 93′ (no free tickets)
4.00pm, 6.00pm
Gig Guide
Friday 31st July:
The Northern – JESSE PUMPHREY & DJ WADEEP
The Rails – (7pm) RAGGA JUMP
The Beach Hotel – 5PM WILSON 9PM VERNAS KEEP
Woody’s – (8pm) DJ NEARY
Saturday 1st August:
The Northern – DAN HANNAFORD & FRIENDS
The Rails – (7pm) THE RIFLEBIRDS
Woody’s – (8pm) DJ MITCHYMITCH
Sunday 2nd August:
The Northern – KYLE LIONHART
The Rails – (7pm) THE ROMANIACS
Markets
Byron Artisan Market – Saturday – Railway Park Evening 5pm-9pm
Brunswick Heads Monthly Market – Saturday – Memorial Park 7am-early afternoon
Byron Market – Sunday – Butlers Reserve – 8am-3pm
That’s some of the awesome things to do this weekend so go out and have fun and enjoy!
Sadly, there’s not school every Saturday or Sunday 🙂 so students have free time to plan their own activities. This month, BWT have arranged a fantastic schedule of optional weekend activities at great prices (pictured above).
Furthermore, don’t forget that EVERY Tuesday is party night with lots of fun and freebies for everyone who attends. See Giorgia or Luiz at Lexis on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or in the BWT shop on other days, for more information.
Office all rounder IT savvy
Office all rounder who is IT savvy needed to join small team in Byron Bay. We provide training and development to large companies across Australia. We are a dynamic team and need someone to support us in day to day activities. Advanced Skills is MS word, excell and PowerPoint with attention to detail a must. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/office/office-all-rounder-it-savvy/1085208024
Junior position for Orgasmic Food Byron Bay
Junior position for Orgasmic Food (Falafel) Byron Bay,Tasting position. please come in with your CV (11 Bay Lane).
Helper Required/Byron Bay area
Helper required to help out for approximately 4 hours per day for 5 days per week . This is VOLUNTEER work for all your food and accommodation , Work hours and times negotiable. Work specifically involves mulching and maintaining and pruning citrus and tropical fruit tree orchard, planting ,watering, weeding etc. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/volunteer/helper-required-byron-bay-area/1085176508
Greyhound Backpacker Travel Specialist – (Sponsorship Opportunity
Greyhound Wicked Travel is a Backpacker Travel specialist, and we are currently recruiting for a new SALES and Marketing GENIUS with a killer instinct to achieve results to help backpackers organize and book their exciting tours around Australia! Benefits of the job include: opportunity for sponsorship, full time hours and travel Incentives.http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/sales-marketing/greyhound-backpacker-travel-specialist-sponsorship-opportunity/1085135654
Looking for a casual house cleaner/organiser
We are looking for someone to help us clean, rearrange, organise and manage our house in Byron Bay. The pay is $20-$25 per hour and hours are varied. Please DO NOT apply is you are not available over the Christmas and New Year period as this is the busiest time for us. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/housekeeping/looking-for-a-casual-house-cleaner-organiser/1085095108
Cleaner wanted and window cleaner
Cleaner wanted Byron Bay/Ewingsdale area. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/housekeeping/looking-for-a-casual-house-cleaner-organiser/1085095108
Cook – full time in busy backpacker cafe
After 2 years our cook is leaving beginning of August, so we’re actively seeking a replacement! It’s 35 hrs per wk (winter) – 40 hrs per wk (summer), Wed – Sun. You need to be able to work in a fast paced environment (summer), cope with early starts (7am) and be a happy and easy going person to join our fun small team.You must have at least 2 years experience as you will be working alone. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/chefs-cooks/cook-full-time-in-busy-backpacker-cafe/1080954037
Work for Accommodation
Busy backpackers in town is looking for a girl and a guy to work for accommodation – 14 hours a week. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/other-jobs/work-for-accom/1084823009
Floor Staff, Bar Staff & Baristas
Byron Beach Cafe, the North Coast’s premier venue, is gearing up for another successful season and requires good quality, experienced floor staff, bar staff and baristas. This busy, iconic destination is hugely popular with both local and visitors alike with its absolute beach front location and panoramic views. We are a highly nationally acclaimed and multi-awarded restaurant and seek staff experienced in an a la carte environment who have excellent presentation. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/waiting-staff/floor-staff-bar-staff-baristas/1084799086
Byron Warehouse Assistant
We are looking for a new team member to join our warehouse and distribution centre in the Byron Bay Industrial Estate. The position requires a strong work ethic, ability to move 20kg boxes easily and attention to detail. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/other-jobs/byron-warehouse-assistant/1084783355
Chef/Cook needed Hey I am chasing an experienced cook or solid chef to join us at our new venture in Lennox Head. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE In breakfast and bistro foods, this place will get busy as we already have the hype. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/chefs-cooks/chef-cook-needed-/1084779952
Facial Threading
Hi there, I’m looking for someone who knows how to thread. I would like to get my eyebrows done! If you can, please contact me 🙂 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/health-sports-beauty/facial-threading/1084766503
Are you a qualified Barber after the Byron Bay lifestyle?
Qualified Barber required for busy Byron Bay Barber shop! We are on the hunt for an awesome, passionate Barber to join our team in Byron Bay. (you must be qualified to apply for this position.) http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/health-sports-beauty/are-you-a-qualified-barber-after-the-byron-bay-lifestyle-/1084716961
Spanish speaking Au Pair
We are looking for a Spanish speaking Au Pair for our 5 month old son. We live 10 minutes out of the beautiful Byron Bay, on 10 acres and have alpacas and chickens. We would really like to find someone (male or female or a couple) who is happy to sit and play with Atlas in Spanish so he can learn the language. We have a caravan on our property that would be soley for the use of our new Au Pair, the caravan has a shower, toilet and kitchen. We are looking to exchange 20 hrs of playing per week for food and accommodation. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/live-in-nannies/spanish-speaking-au-pair/1084715849
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Job share, flexible hours approx 2-3 days per week. This role is highly varied involving in part direct engagement with our global stakeholders. Exceptional organisational & writing skills essential. A background in media, journalism or public relations is highly desirable. Min 10 years work experience. Email cover letter and CV to Suzanne: hr@psychwire.org
Experienced front-of-house and qualified kitchen staff for busy Ocean Shores restaurant
Must be flexible with hours. Email resume: kate@merakicatering.com
IDIS DESIGNS SALES MANAGER
Looking for an energetic person to take on the role of IDIS Designs sales manager. IDIS is a well established clothing label based in the Northern Rivers. Position involves managing the IDIS Market stall, and distribution of online sales. Please contact Sara Meredith for more information 0422 448172
CASUAL CHEF
Sunday & Monday, breakfast & lunch. Town Cafe Bangalow. Phone Karl or Katrina on 6687 1010
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Permanent role 1 day per week. 8-4pm $28ph. Min Cert III req. Family daycare setting. Byron Bay. Ph 0404 595089 or email gaias_garden_fdc@yahoo.com.au
KITCHENHAND
Casual for The Shop in South Golden Beach. Ph 6680 2843
YOGA PRACTITIONER WANTED
To teach yoga for 3 weeks in Mullum from 6 August. Ph Jo 0439 492804
BARISTA REQUIRED
For long-term position in fast-paced deli. Fun personality & coffee skills essential. Must be available weekends. Apply with resume to the Blue Olive Deli, Byron Bay.
QUALIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Part-time for multi-disciplined clinic in Byron Bay. Contact 0414 692673
AU PAIR required in Suffolk Park
20 hrs work pw (afternoons) in exchange for food & accommodation, flexible terms. 0425 873055
GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW
Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
To strategise and implement UPLIFT’s social media outreach. The goal is to increase engagement, expand reach and drive traffic to UPLIFT’s platform by utilising all aspects of our social media campaign roadmap. Contact kamya@uplift.global to apply before Wednesday 5 August Happy Hunting!
We are in the middle of our first week here at our first TAP Residential Surf Camp. The boys have been enjoying surfing everyday with Mojo Surf. As well as hanging out in their rooms and playing ping pong in the student lounge.
They have all been having a good time but get pretty worn out and tired from all the surfing! Today we will head off on an excursion to explore Byron Bay and learn more about surfing!
Marcel and Yuki Hanging out in their room!
Mirko Enjoying a Game of Ping Pong
Check out our new Lexis English video – you might be famous!
We also want to say a very big thank you to all students who helped out and were our wonderful film stars!
We’ve got some great activities lined up for the month of August. As well as all the old favourites like yoga, skateboarding, job club, coffee lounge, table tennis, soccer, volleyball, movie screening and poker we’ve got some new activities for you to try.
Firstly, on 14 August, you can learn all about a game that is extremely popular in Australia, but one that you have probably never played before – cricket. Cricket is a bit like rounders, softball or baseball. It’s easy for anyone to learn the basics and to play and our teacher Marie is a big fan of the game. It’s a great game for boys and girls to play together and a lot of fun.
The following week, we have a new workshop “Speak Like a Native Speaker” which focuses on real language and pronunciation – how to understand native speakers and make yourself understood. Also that week, we have the re-scheduled “The Sky at Night” activity. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the southern night sky through a powerful telescope and to learn more about the universe.
Finally, on the 28 August, we have a brand new activity – Aboriginal art and Boomerang painting. Come and learn about the oldest culture in the world and what some of the common art symbols mean and then have a go creating your own boomerang masterpiece.
You will need to sign up to some of these activities as there are either limited or minimum numbers so look out for the sign-up sheets in reception.
Have a great month!
New starters Mirko from Switzerland and Marcel from Germany (back) and Yuki from Japan (front) are all doing the Teenage Residential Surf Camp with Rodolphe (far right) who started last week.
This week, Lexis English welcomes 6 new starters: Mirko from Switzerland, Marcel from Germany, Doen from Korea, Kennida (Kenya) from Italy, and Junya and Yuki from Japan.
Doen, from Korea, is here for 5 weeks before she heads up to Lexis Noosa to study Cambridge FCE. She studies Fashion Design at university in Korea but is taking a year out to learn English and discover the Australian culture.
Junya, from Japan will study at Lexis English for twelve weeks. He has already been in Australia for nearly two months and has spent that time travelling in the North and working as a fruit-picker in Bundaberg. He told me that he wants to learn English so that he can travel the world.
Kenya, from Italy has been in Australia for nearly a year. She also has a job in Byron Bay at Chichette’s Italian Restaurant. She will study at Lexis for four weeks, initially, but may stay longer. She likes playing tennis and dancing.
Mirko, Marcel and Yuki are all here doing our Teen Surf Camp, where they study English in the morning and learn to surf in the afternoon.
Mirko, from Switzerland, is here for two weeks. He is already sporty, as he likes skating, skiing and mountain biking so he should find surfing no problem! In the future, he wants to be a school teacher.
Marcel, from Germany, is only at Lexis for one week. However, his English is already really good because he studies at an international school. He is a keen skateboarder and brought his long board to Byron Bay to help him get around.
Finally, Yuki arrived late last night from Japan. It’s his first time in Australia, first time surfing and first time at English school! Even though he understands little, so far he is always smiling and seems to be having a good time.
We really hope you all enjoy your stay at Lexis English. Welcome!
Today is the first day of classes and surfing for our TAP Residential Surf Camp program! We have four boys all from different countries participating.
Rodolphe from France has been here for a week already taking classes but moved into the dorms with the other boys on Saturday night. He has been surfing since he was 8 on various holidays he has gone on with his family!
Mirko from Switzerland arrived around noon Saturday and was our first camper to arrive. He is very excited to learn how to surf because he is already a skilled skateboarder.
Marcel from Germany arrived midday Sunday. He has been speaking English for a few years now and is excited to learn to surf on his holiday. Marcel also is an avid skater.
Yuki is from Japan and arrived late in the evening Sunday. So today will be his first day!
Good Luck on your first day of Surfing and Classes!
It was an all-male Triva Quiz today (except for Kathleen the Quiz-Master). Two teams battled it out answering questions about Science, Music, Sports and Geography. Prizes included a $50 Backpacker World Travel voucher and chocolates!
Sadly, today is the last day for five of our lovely students: Aya, Douwe, Jun, Omar and Jacapo.
Aya Tomotaki, from Japan, has been at Lexis for three weeks in the Upper Intermediate class. She couldn’t be at graduation because she was going scuba-diving this afternoon. However, before she left, she said, “Everyone in Lexis Byron Bay are very friendly and I really enjoyed studying here. Thank you for helping us to improve our English with warm welcoming (sic)”.
Also leaving from Upper Intermediate was Douwe Epema from The Netherlands. His teacher described him as a lovely student and he graduated with an A grade. He said that it had been “short but fun”.
The Intermediate class said goodbye to three students. First up was Junyung Shim from Korea. He has been studying at Lexis for 12 weeks. His teacher said that he didn’t always come to class but, when he did he asked extremely intelligent and thoughtful questions and was also very funny. She said that class would miss his sense of humour and cool hairstyle. June said thanks to Lexis for “good teachers, good friends and a good experience.”
Finally we said farewell to Jacapo Saccocci from Italy and Omar Cisse Ochoa from Spain. They have both been at Lexis on for four weeks and have really made the most of their time with trips and excursions. Their teacher Kathleen said that at first she thought Jacopo’s throat had been cut because he never spoke, but, that as he settled into class, he started talking all the time and now even makes jokes about his “poor teacher”. Jacopo thanked his teachers, his friends and his homestay family.
Omar told us that at first he had been scared because everything was so new and he didn’t know anybody or anything but that he had had a great time, made some good friends and loved the experience.
Safe travels to all of you and don’t forget to come back and see us sometime.
It will be extremely busy around town this weekend as thousands descend on Byron Bay for the annual Splendour in the Grass Festival. Bands include Blur and Florence and the Machine and teacher Marie is already there as I write this. If you check http://www.gumtree.com.au and the noticeboards round town, you might be able to pick up some cheap last minute tickets.
Weather
We can expect some rain this afternoon, with a high of around 18 degrees. Tomorrow (Saturday) looks better with some sunshine and 21 and Sunday is currently forecasted as cloudy and 22. Night time temperatures are mild at 13-14 degrees. Great for campers.
Going for a Movie?
Palace Cinemas
Plus Paris Opera Ballet Screenings – see www.palacecinemas.com.au for more details
Gig Guide
Friday 24th July:
The Northern – Dan Hannaford
The Rails – (7pm) The 9th Chapter
The Beach Hotel – (9pm) Laces and Friends
Woody’s – (8pm) DJ Supamaorifella
Saturday 25th July:
The Northern – (3pm) DJ Chris Bradley
The Rails – (7pm) Swamp Stompers
The Beach Hotel – (9pm) DJ Fonzaius
Woody’s – (8pm) DJ Neary
Sunday 18th July:
The Rails – (7pm) Jimi Beavis and Paul Renton
The Beach Hotel – (4:30pm) Method (8pm) DJ Longtime
Markets
Byron Artisan Market – Saturday – Railway Park Evening 5pm – 9pm
Bangalow Market – Sunday – Bangalow Showground – 9am-3pm
That’s some of the awesome things to do this weekend so go out and have fun and enjoy!
Vicente, Omar and Jacapo in the Gold Coast with other Lexis students: Alvaro, Raphael, Livia, Marco, Simone and Jose.
Vicente, Omar and Jacopo met when they started at Lexis on the same day nearly four weeks ago. From that time on, they have been inseparable and have certainly made the most of their time in Australia by joining our surfing program (Vicente) visiting the Gold Coast and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (all of them), going scuba diving (all of them) and visiting Sydney (Omar) as well as taking part in many school activities.
Today, I asked them a few questions about what they have enjoyed most about their holidays.
Vicente joins in the Skateboarding workshop on his first day at Lexis
Vicente Plaza Rincorn ( 16 – Spain)
“Last year, I was in Lexis Noosa and so this year I decided to try another Lexis school. I decided on Byron because in pictures it looks amazing and because of the surfing too. My surfing has really improved during my time here. We surfed at a number of different beaches including Main Beach and Lennox Head. For me, Main Beach had the best waves. I liked my classes because they are different from studying in Spain, where you are taught in Spanish. There’s a lot more speaking and listening practice, which I enjoy more than grammar. On my first day in homestay I felt unsure because I didn’t know anyone or anything, but soon I discovered that they were nice, friendly people who would help me with anything. The best things about coming to Byron Bay, for me, were the scuba diving, which I really enjoyed and the friends that I’ve made.”
Omar enjoying a Friday game of soccer (pictured with Miguel from Brazil)
Omar Cisse Ochoa (17 – Spain)
“I wanted to come to Byron Bay because I’d heard it was small and relaxed and difficult to get lost. I liked my classes because normally studying English is boring for me but this was better. My homestay family were really lovely and had a very playful and friendly young son called Jack.I enjoyed all my excursions, even though Sydney was very short. My only regret is that the nightclubs looked so good but we were too young to get into them.”
Jacapo took second place in the Lexis Byron Bay fiercely fought Ping Pong Tournament
Jacapo Saccocci (16 – Italy)
“I chose Byron Bay because it was small and had beautiful beaches. I wasn’t disappointed. At Lexis, I had a good teacher and my homestay family were great and helped me whenever I had any problems or questions. I enjoyed all activities but, for me, scuba-diving was the best thing. It was a really good experience and one that I couldn’t have in my country.”
Both the CAE and FCE results for the June exams are now out and Lexis Byron Bay students did very well. As usual there were some excellent results (including a 210 score in the writing exam) and some sad near misses. Overall, everyone was much improved on their pre-tests and, here at Lexis English, we are very proud of you. Well done!
DK, Thiago, Hong, Livia and Tommy cover the lamingtons in chocolate and coconut
Today Claudia gave Lexis students an opportunity to make and taste some traditional Aussie food. On the menu were:
The lamingtons, of course, were very popular; filled with strawberry jam and covered in chocolate and coconut, but I couldn’t find anyone who enjoyed the vegemite. Korean student June tried to pretend he could eat it by spreading the sandwich with the lamington coating but nobody was fooled.
Suzuka wasn’t keen on the Vegemite
Nor was Fumika!
As for the Tim Tam Slam, well if you haven’t tried
it or don’t know what it is. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
OVERSEAS VISITORS FREE STAY on hobby farm
2-7 nights, exchange for light duties. Own room with ensuite, suit 1-2 males/couple, 35 min Byron, 15 min beach. Ph Lawrence 02 66777427
BARISTA/CAFE PERSON required
3-5 shifts p/w, must be available on w/ends, need own transport. Email resume capecafebyronbay@hotmail.com
VEGAN CHEF for family of 4 in Byron
Evening meals only, 3-4 days/wk. Pay $100/night for approx 2-3hrs. Must be passionate about food. Start immediately. Email dekemiskin@gmail.com
ABA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORYou need to be passionate about working with Autistic children, know sign language & have a thirst to learn ABA & implement it. 1-2hrs/day, 2-3 days/wk outside school hrs. aba4hugo@gmail.com
CLEANER
P/T with attention to detail & accommodation cleaning experience for 5-star resort near Bangalow. References, ABN & car required. Prefer no travellers. Ph 66872527 and leave msg
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST
Looking for female therapist with health fund rebates, for 1-2 days in busy well respected Bangalow clinic. Must be exp, professional, reliable & passionate. Ph 0499490088 or email: info@bangalowremedialmassage.com.au
EXPERIENCED RESORT CLEANER
The successful applicant will have experience in resort & household cleaning. A good eye for detail, cleanliness & quality finish is essential. Good terms & conditions, & flexible hours. Car essential. Please call 0422036770 for an interview or email resume to: fourvillas22@gmail.com
MYOB BOOKKEEPER
Small casual job. 2-3 hrs O.Shores. Ph 0414726795 AU PAIR required Suffolk Park, 20 hrs work pw afternoons in exchange for food & accomm, flexible term. 0425873055
QUALIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Part-time for multi-disciplined clinic in Byron Bay. Contact 0414692673
SITE SUPERVISOR BYRON BUSINESS PARK
F/T duties include: general maintenance, building repairs, inspection & liaisons with potential new tenants, overseeing deliveries and day-to-day operation of premises. Pref no travellers. Immed start Call Beth 0402517625
FRONT HOUSE BISTRO WAITPERSON
5+ years experience essential, good time management, personality. Great coffee making skills. Cash handling exp. 20+ hours inc alternate weekends. Email redapronscatering@bigpond.com
BOOKKEEPER BYRON
Quickbooks & BAS exp. Ongoing casual work. Send CV to: byrontaxwork@gmail.com
LIVE-IN AU PAIR for delightful 3 year old
Own transport & clean driving record a plus. 0412435510
Customer Service/Call Centre Role
Providing service to our customers via phone, email and live chat, you will be a vital member of our busy team. The role is based in the Byron A&I estate, Mon-Fri 9-5. If you have excellent communication, Int-Adv PC Skills & prior exp in a similar role we would love to hear from you. Please email CV to careers@vitality4life.com
FASHION ASSISTANT REQUIRED
You must live near or in Byron Bay. Your role will involve: • assisting the creative director. • present and pitch new ideas. • strong ability to organise and develop social media calendars and campaigns. • Managing all aspects of production and distribution. Please email eve@miskini.com
National Snack Food Manufacturer in Byron Shire seeks part time operator
The person will be required to read menus, weigh, batch, operate mixers and take ownership of the batching area and other manufacturing duties as required. Please send your application to applicationsbbsf@gmail.com
PART-TIME MARKETING/ SALES POSITION
Nationally branded FMCG food company in Bangalow seeks person with marketing/ PR experience in FMCG. Social media experience highly regarded. Management of distribution sales network forms part of the brief. Motivated and self-starter with excellent references. Please send applications to FMCG Company, PO Box 560, Bangalow NSW 2479.
GAIA RETREAT & SPA HEAD WAITER /CONCIERGE
Full-Time Position Applicants must have: • Excellent customer service; • Minimum 2yrs experience; • Passionate about health and wellbeing; • Current RSA; • Comfortable working alone with keen eye for detail; • Flexibility with covering breakfast, lunch & dinner shifts and weekends as required. All resumes to leanne@gaiaretreat.com.au
2nd year visa farm work
Need some energetic people to work the weekend of the 25th July at our farm in Byron Bay/Bangalow (Saturday and Sunday) In return I will sign off days on your 2nd year visa for farm work. Please contact me via email or text as this role must be filled soon.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/farming-veterinary/2nd-year-visa-farm-work/1084675097
WordPress and Social media person.
Experience with WordPress essential. Seeking a digital savvy, creative, forward-thinking person to develop and drive our social media platform and develop our digital brand.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/it/wordpress-and-social-media/1084669737
Barista For Splendour In The Grass
Barista wanted for Splendour In The Grass this weekend . Its only mornings so you can enjoy the rest of the festival after . Friday, Saturday and Sunday. BYO tent if you wish to camp in our camp area.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/baristas/barista-for-splendour-in-the-grass/1084660862
Pastry Cook/Baker – Sponsorship Available – Byron Bay – $55k ++
Great opportunity for a Full time Baker/Pastry chef to join a small and professional team located at Byron Bay . The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years experience in a similar role with prior sourdough and pastry experience a plus.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/baristas/barista-for-splendour-in-the-grass/1084660862
Ice Cream Scooper from a Vintage Truck – Splendour in the Grass
What: You’ll be scooping ice cream in Byron Bay from a vintage ice cream truck
When : Friday, Sat and Sunday 1pm – 6pm
How : Smiling (real, not red carpet).
Wearing: white shirt or polo (no logo or branding), shorts, Chucks or Vans
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/other-hospitality/ice-cream-scooper-from-a-vintage-truck-splendour-in-the-grass/1084590468
Music Teachers WANTED – Byron Music School (Guitar & Piano)
Byron Music School is now open and looking for EXPERIENCED MUSIC TEACHERS to join our team. We offer one-on-one private musical instrument tuition for learners of all ages and levels in guitar, bass, drums, piano, singing and woodwind and brass.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/teaching-childcare/music-teachers-wanted-byron-music-school-guitar-piano-/1084586278
Graphic Designer Wanted!
We’re a Byron-based young digital publishing company looking for a graphic designer who loves producing beautiful work. We produce a regular digital magazine which is distributed globally, as well as working in web design for a range of clients.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/graphic-web-design/graphic-designer-wanted-/1084530024
Live in au pair, Byron Bay $250/week min. pay hours min 25-35
Married couple, expecting first baby in October are seeking a Live in au pair to start ASAP. Drivers License desirable $250/week min. pay hours min 25-35 (extra hours will be paid accordingly and need a flexible arrangement due to the unknown prior to baby arriving!)
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/live-in-nannies/live-in-au-pair-byron-bay-250-week-min-pay-hours-min-25-35/1084530426
Splendour in the Grass – Chefs & Cooks wanted for Artist Catering
Band/Artist restaurant at Splendour in the Grass A’la carte service Experienced chefs and cooks only 7-8hr shifts 22nd – 27th July Please – Email a brief description of or respond via gumtree.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/chefs-cooks/splendour-in-the-grass-chefs-cooks-wanted-for-artist-catering/1083300639
Au Pair for Byron Bay
Au pair position in Byron Bay. Start in July. Looking after three beautiful children, 2 happy little boys and a wonderfully entertaining 1.5yr old girl. 4 fixed days a week with 3 days off (sat,sun & mon) We have a beautiful, quiet house with pool close to beach and shops.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/live-in-nannies/au-pair-for-byron-bay/1084489035
We would like a plumber
We would like another great conscious plumber to join the team ! HRH Plumbing is looking for another great team member. With coverage of the Byron and surrounded areas, we include maintenance, new homes, renovations , solar hot water and gas work.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/tradesmen-labour/we-would-like-a-plumber-/1084483428
Waiters Wanted. Male Shirtless waiters needed
We are hiring. If you tick all the boxes below please get in contact. Attractive pay rates. Great atmosphere and loads of fun.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/waiting-staff/waiters-wanted-male-shirtless-waiters-needed/1079450517
Palm or Tarot Reader for Splendour in the Grass
We are looking for a Palm or Tarot Reader going to Splendour in the Grass and keen to do some hours of work for us at our amazing stall.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/other-jobs/palm-or-tarot-reader-for-splendour-in-the-grass/1084415690
Helper Required/Byron Bay Area
Helper required to help out for approximately 4 hours per day for 5 days per week . This is VOLUNTEER work for all your food and accommodation , Work hours and times negotiable. The property has a long beautiful creek frontage with swimming holes and plenty of forest,gardens.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/volunteer/helper-required-byron-bay-area/1084379495
Helper Wanted/Byron Bay
Helper wanted for house keeping, general duties, washing dishes, cleaning floors, preparing food, washing windows, other light duties, in exchange for all food and accommodation. Work is 2 and a half hrs per day , for your own clean and comfortable room with own bathroom attached, and vegetarian food.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/volunteer/helper-wanted-byron-bay/1084305020
General Practice Nurse
Our long established Byron Bay solo medical practice needs a passionate and committed Practice Nurse 3 days per week, hours negotiable. Our practice delivers exceptional patient-centred care and we support this with above-award wages and generous incentives. You must be a Registered Nurse.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/healthcare-nursing/general-practice-nurse/1084274503
Contract Carpenters / Builders
Well established modular building company based on the central coast is looking for suitably qualified carpenters to assist us with the delivery and installation of our modular buildings in Byron Bay NSW , ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years experience within the modular building industry.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/other-construction-trades/contract-carpenters-builders/1084264366
Live-In Au pair/Housekeeper in Byron Bay
Hi there, we are a warm family of 5 looking for a happy, responsible au pair/housekeeper to help with our three daughters and to manage our house. We live on a large leafy acre block in the a rural area of Byron Bay (its a 5 minute drive into town.)
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/live-in-nannies/live-in-au-pair-housekeeper-in-byron-bay/1084211215
Sales and Reservations at Mojosurf in Byron Bay
Get a foot in the door to the surf industry by joining the Mojosurf team in Byron Bay. Mojosurf is an established surf tourism provider- established since 1998. We have surf schools and camps in Sydney, Arrawarra, Byron Bay, New Zealand and Indonesia.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/sales-call-centres/sales-and-reservations-at-mojosurf-in-byron-bay/1084207487
Magic Renovator Needed – Bathrooms and Kitchen
We have 2 – 3 bathrooms and kitchens in Byron Bay that need renovation. We need help and guidance from someone who knows how to do good work.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/tradesmen-labour/magic-renovator-needed-bathrooms-and-kitchen/1084153228
Casual Barista Required – Long Term
Casual barista required for 15-20 hours per week • Hospitality and food preparation experience preferred. • Must be available weekends Apply in person with resume to Blue Olive Delicatessen. Please DO NOT apply online. Applications sent through email will be disregarded. Address: Shop 6/27 Lawson Street.
Delivery driver for Byron based company
We are currently seeking an experienced delivery driver to do our Gold Coast and Brisbane delivery runs. There is currently around 2 days (20) hours per week of work available but this will increase to 3 days (by Spring) and then 4 days (40 hours) by the end of the year.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/transport-logistics/delivery-driver-for-byron-based-company/1084055060
Today in conversation club students used questions cards to find out more about students from other classes. Of course, as well as chatting they also drank coffee and ate Tim Tams. 🙂
Flavio demonstrates how it’s done to Rudolphe, Yuta, Victor, Pedro and Laura
Yesterday afternoon, professional skateboarder Flavio Biehl came to Lexis Byron Bay to teach our English students some skateboarding skills.
At first, the new arrivals Rodolphe from France, Yuta from Japan, Victor from Belgium and Pedro and Laura from Brazil were happy just to watch as Flavio demonstrated some moves on the ramp. Soon, however, they were having a go themselves and doing very well indeed.
Today at Lexis Byron Bay we had 6 new starters! 3 of which are in our TAP Surfing program!
Rodolphe is from Paris, France and very excited to be in Byron Bay and getting to learn English and go surfing every day! He will be joining our Residential Surf Camp program next week.
Victor is from Belgium and, last year went to a surf camp in the USA. Now he wants to try an Australian English and Surf program. He’s still at school but hopes to study Chemistry when he finishes.
Pedro and Laura are here from Brazil and are both excited about learning surfing for the first time and seeing all the animals and culture Australia has to offer! In the future, Pedro is thinking about training to be a vet while Laura has her heart set on studying International Relations in Melbourne.
Yuta is from Japan and will be with us for 4 weeks to improve his English. He’s on a Working Holiday Visa so will then be looking for a job and living in Australia for the rest of the year!
Elisabeth is from Germany and moved here with her husband to be close to her daughter and grandchildren. Even though her English is excellent she sometimes feels shy around native speakers so wants to improve her English ability!
Say hello to all of our awesome new starters for the week!
Last Friday we held one of our student nights at Aquarius! Students enjoyed some free drinks and free BBQ! Every one enjoyed talking to each other and playing pool and ping pong!
Today at Lexis Byron Bay we say goodbye to two of our students
Fumika – Japan – 17 weeks
Fumika is from Japan and has been with us for just over 4 months. She is always very happy and smiling! Fumika started in our Pre-Intermediate class and worked up to the Intermediate class where she received an A! Her teacher said she was the loveliest, kindest, most popular, nicest, and pinkest student ever. Kathleen said she worked very hard in all her classes. Fumika said she couldn’t understand anything but now her English is much better thanks to her kind teachers. And, also thank you to all her friends!
Mike – Korea – 15 Weeks
Mike is a really nice guy from Korea and had been with us for almost 4 months. Mike worked very hard over these 4 months to move from Pre-Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate. He was a fantastic student. He is heading up to Brisbane to see more of city life. Mike said thank you guys and see you soon somewhere and sometime!
Welcome to the Weekend Blog!
This weekend we have our Student Night at Aquarius Bar and Grill and show up between 6PM-7PM for a free drink and free BBQ. We also have the Scandinavian Film Festival starting up this week at Palace Cinemas. Also if you haven’t got them… Start trying to find some Splendour in the Grass tickets on Gumtree!
Weather
Looks like it’s going to be around 16 degrees during the day and 8 at night for Friday and Saturday and Sunday will be a rainy one with it being 17 during the day and 11 at night.
Going for a Movie?
Palace Cinemas
THU-FRI/MON-TUE 11.20am SAT 8.45am WED 11.00am
FRI/MON-TUE 9.20am SAT 10.45am SUN 8.50am WED 9.00am
THU 1.40pm, 4.20pm, 9.15pm FRI 11.20am, 2.30pm, 9.30pm SAT 1.40pm, 9.15pm SUN 8.45am, 9.15pm MON-TUE 11.10am, 2.30pm, 9.30pm WED 2.25pm, 9.30pm
Marvel’s Ant-Man Scott Lang/Ant-Man (Paul Rudd)
ANT-MAN(PG) (no free tickets)
THU 12.00pm, 4.40pm, 7.00pm FRI 12.10pm, 4.10pm, 7.10pm SAT 8.30am, 4.20pm, 6.40pm SUN 9.00am, 4.30pm, 6.45pm MON-TUE 12.10pm, 4.00pm, 7.10pm WED 11.30am, 1.50pm, 7.10pm
THU 1.50pm, 6.50pm FRI/MON-TUE 9.45am, 2.00pm, 6.50pm SAT 10.50am, 6.50pm SUN 11.20am, 6.50pm WED 4.10pm, 9.35pm
THU 11.30am, 6.40pm FRI 9.10am, 5.00pm SAT 8.45am, 12.30pm SUN 11.05am MON-TUE 9.00am, 5.00pm WED 8.55am, 5.00pm
THU 9.20pm FRI/MON-TUE 9.15pm SAT 9.00pm SUN 9.10pm WED 9.00am
THU 2.20pm, 4.15pm, 8.50pm FRI 1.50pm, 4.30pm, 9.10pm SAT 11.15am, 4.10pm, 8.30pm SUN 10.40am, 4.25pm, 8.15pm MON-TUE 1.40pm, 4.30pm, 8.40pm WED 1.30pm, 3.50pm, 9.00pm
SAT 1.05pm SUN 1.00pm WED 6.15pm
SUN 1.00pm WED 11.00am
Scandinavian Film Festival At Palace Cinemas
SAT 2.30pm
WED 6.30pm
FRI 7.00pm
MON 6.30pm
SUN 6.30pm
SAT 6.30pm
SUN 1.45pm
SUN 4.15pm
TUE 6.30pm
SAT 4.30pm
Gig Guide
Friday 16th July:
The Northern – The Lazys
The Rails – (7pm) Dawn Patrol
The Beach Hotel – (5pm) Leigh James (9pm) Andy Jans Brown & Cosmic
Woody’s – (8pm) DJ Neary
Saturday 17th July:
The Northern – The Family Jordan, SacredShrines, Magic America, DJ Sammond
The Rails – (7pm) The Demon Drink
The Beach Hotel – (9pm) DJ Fonzaius
Woody’s – (8pm) DJ Neary
Sunday 18th July:
The Northern – OOZ
The Rails – (7pm) Phil Barlow & The Wolf
The Beach Hotel – (4:30pm) Ragga Jump (8pm) DJ Captain Kaine
Markets
Byron Artisan Market – Saturday – Railway Park Evening 5pm – 9pm
That’s some of the awesome things to do this weekend so go out and have fun and enjoy!
Today we held a Poker Tournament! There were 7 battling for a big special prize! Instead of our usual 6 pack, Backpacker World Travel gave us a voucher for a free Kayaking trip with dolphins! A lot of the students were learning the rules of Texas Hold ‘Em for the first time. After a practice round we got started right away. By the end of the game we had our winner and it was Tommy from Japan! He was really excited to win that big a prize!
Quite a bit of jobs going around this week! Good luck and don’t give up!
Delivery driver for Byron based company
We are currently seeking an experienced delivery driver to do our Gold Coast and Brisbane delivery runs. There is currently around 2 days (20) hours per week of work available but this will increase to 3 days (by Spring) and then 4 days (40 hours) by the end of the year. Successful candidates will have or will be able to demonstrate. Essentials > MR drivers licence > 1 years previous experience in a similar role (highly desirable) > Good driving history
Splendour in the Grass – Chefs & Cooks wanted for Artist Catering
Band/Artist restaurant at Splendour in the Grass A ‘la carte service Experienced chefs and cooks only 7-8hr shifts 22nd – 27th July Please – Email a brief description of or respond via gumtree
We are looking for a Spanish speaking Au Pair for our 5 month old son. We live 10 minutes out of the beautiful Byron Bay, (NSW) on 10 acres and have alpacas and chickens. We would really like to find someone (male or female) who is happy to sit and play with Atlas in Spanish so he can learn the language. We have a caravan on our property that would be solely for the use of our new Au Pair, the caravan has a shower, toilet and kitchen. We are looking to exchange 20 hrs of playing per week for
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/other-nanny-babysitting/spanish-speaking-au-pair/1083969397
Kitchen hand who can work front of house as well.
Looking for some versatile to join the team. Must have experience working both front and back of house. Please email
German Sausage Stall is looking for motivated staff to work during the Splendour in the Grass Festival in Byron Bay, July 23 to 27. German language essential! Great team, great fun, great conditions. Camping available. Please send your cv with hospitality experience and a photo to Michaela.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/other-hospitality/splendour-in-the-grass-job/1083920054
First Aid Needed For Open Air Music Festival
We are looking for some qualified first aids for a music festival, This event will be held over two nights in October around Byron Bay Nsw. ~ You Must Have ~ * NSW First Aid Certificate. * Car License. * First Aid Kit. ~ Must Be Able To Do ~ * Drive a person to hospital if they are needed more medical help. ( Anytime Needed) * Work min 6 hour shifts. Contact me
Folk Byron Bay are seeking a superstar manager !
Hello 🙂 Summer is just around the corner, and we have a bustling little cafe (soon to be two!) which will appreciate the professional and fresh enthusiasm of an experienced and dedicated cafe / team manager! We are seeking a competent leader who is flexible, positive, and passionate about fine food and specialty coffee (and appreciates the importance of warm and smooth customer service!). If you would relish the opportunity to be an integral and creative part of our
Folk are seeking a chef extraordinaire to join our team !!
Hello friends! We are seeking an experienced chef / cook / food connoisseur to join our brilliant team. Do you share the following attributes with us?? – professional & positive attitude – flexible team player – passionate and competent foodie who also appreciates the importance of warm customer service – would relish the opportunity to work with & inspire a creative, predominantly plant based menu
Live in cleaner to work part time for board plus pay. Must have current working visa and be able to follow procedures to a high standard with great time management. Must be able to follow instructions and work unsupervised on a rotating roster, over 7 days. Busy hotel or resort housekeeping experience preferred. Accommodation to be shared with one other easy going female. This is not a party venue.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/housekeeping/live-in-4-5-star-cleaner-/1083715151
FREE horse riding for experienced rider in Byron Bay area
hi there – i have 2 horses that are very green and beyond my capability as a rider. One horse is an Arab 14.2 H, 11 years who has a bad habit of bucking – but knows how to behave and the other is a super green Arab/warm blood mare 15.2H 16 years. if you are a great horse person and gentle and kind and would love some horse time that would also help me out, please get in contact – thanks, Lulu
Two Starring and Two suporting rolese in a Student Film
Two Starring and Two supporting roles in a Student Film Male and Female Wanted. This position is for a student film in the Northern Rivers Region. It’s for a fictional short film. it’s unpaid but will reflect well on a show reel. If interested please submit your profile to and we will be in contact with more details.
Chef / Cook Required for busy cafe
URGENT For the month of August I am looking at an experienced Chef / Cook 3/4 days work a week Breakfast / lunch only inclusive of weekend. Please send your resume at Only successful candidate will be contacted Cheers
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/chefs-cooks/chef-cook-required-for-busy-cafe/1083605368
Looking for Carpenters for to work in Byron Bay/Northern NSW area. Must have ABN, own tools and be experienced with timber frames. Must be qualified, honest, reliable, with ongoing work available for the right candidate. Please contact via reply, with resume/CV attached
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/tradesmen-labour/carpenters-wanter/1083593333
Heart and Soul Health Clubs, Byron Bay, are looking for qualified Personal Trainers to join their team. Must hold cert. 4 in fitness. No franchise fees fixed rent 4 weeks rent free per year Must be reliable and enthusiastic Self-driven Pro-active Professional Please send interests to Jana
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/sports-healthclub/personal-trainer-wanted/1083584648
Electronics Design and Prototyping – Analogue, Digital, PIC
We are looking for an “advanced hobbyist” type of person with good skills in analogue and digital circuit design, as well as PIC programming. The projects are not complex enough as to require a commercial service, and it is proposed to pay accordingly by negotiation. If you are interested in working with us on an occasional basis, and making some money on the side, please provide a brief summary of your expertise and background. The position may also suit professional or retired engineers who
Part Time / Full Time chef WANTED
Park St Pasta Bar in Brunswick Heads is seeking a Prep & Dinner Chef.Part time position available with great hours and rates. Must have minimum 3years experience. Please contact Michael if you’re interested.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/chefs-cooks/part-time-full-time-chef-wanted/1075044294
CLEANER P/T
with attention to detail & accommodation cleaning experience for 5-star resort near Bangalow. References, ABN & car required. Prefer no travellers. Ph 66872527 and leave msg
DIVINE GODDESS YOGA PRODUCTS
is looking for a new staff member 2-3 days per week. Ability to work weekends. Retail experience essential. Yoga lover preferred. This position has room for growth for the right applicant. Send CV to susiq@divinegoddess.com.au
EXPERIENCED BARISTAS NEEDED
Seeking experienced baristas for Byron Bay Writers Fest 6-9 Aug. Attractive wages offered. Forward applications to: georgia@zentvelds.com.au or call 66872045
CHEF/COOK
for busy veg cafe in Lismore. Must be exp. 66222629 or email CV to: admin@goannabakery.com.au
SEAMSTRESS / PATTERN MAKER
req to work on new designs. Ph 0497567950
EDITOR
minimum of 3 years professional experience to edit quality video training footage. Must be exceptionally organised & have a strong sense of artistic direction. Production/camera exp an advantage. This position working with our editing team and independently at home. Approx. 3-5 days per week. Contract position with the possibility of employment. Email letter and CV to Jonathon: hr@psychwire.com
SALES / RESERVATIONS
4-5 days casual at Mojo Surf head office in Byron Bay. Previous sales & reservations exp & excellent computer skills required. Some weekend work. Email CV to: vanessat@mojosurf.com
WORK FOR THE DOLE SUPERVISOR
for Landscape Projects. 25hrs pw, 6 months. Requires interpersonal skills and gardening, building, landscaping exp. For full job description Jeannette 0412322255 www. mullumcommunitygardens.org
CREATIVE ENTERPRISE
Work for the Dole Supervisor 25hrs – 6 months. Requires interpersonal skills & flair for the arts, crafts, woodwork & cooking projects. For Job details call Jeannette 0412322255 or go to: www. mullumcommunitygardens.org
AU PAIR
required Suffolk Park, 20 hrs work pw afternoons in exchange for food & accomm, flexible term. 0425873055
Italian at the Pacific
WELL PRESENTED & EXPERIENCED BARMAN AND FLOOR STAFF REQUIRED MUST HAVE NSW RSA CALL 0439 978 787
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
full-time. Varied duties and responsibilities including providing assistance in marketing, admin, writing, bookkeeping, client liaison & more. Min 10 years FT work exp in a similar position. Background in media, training or educational fields preferred but not essential. We have high professional standards. Please email resume to Suzanne: hr@psychwire.org
WAITER
Responsible, positive with restaurant experience for regular shifts at busy Bangalow Dining. Must be flexible with roster. Must be a permanent resident. Please email resume to eat@bangalowdining.com
DENTAL RECEPTION / DENTAL ASSISTANT
We are seeking an experienced dental receptionist / dental assistant for a full time position. New surgery in Mullumbimby. Immediate start. email CV to: mmcadmin@bigpond.com
ADMINISTRATION & SECRETARIAL POSITION
Involves assisting with project management, marketing and general admin duties with a secretarial focus. Applicant will need to have excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail, be highly motivated and professionally presented. Please email CV to: cathy@sanctuarybb.com Closing date Wednesday July 22
Casual Beauty and Massage Therapists
Applicants for these roles must have a nationally recognised qualification in Beauty and/or Massage Therapy and at least 2 years experience. All applicants must be well presented, positive, friendly, have a strong work ethic and strong customer service skills and be available to work days, weekends and public holidays. Please apply with CV & cover letter to Human Resources hr@thebyronatbyron.com.au.
RESERVATIONS CONSULTANT
Busy holiday rentals agency seeking experienced consultant for 2-2.5 month contract starting ASAP. Full time position. Email resume to: work@holidayaccommodation.net.au
Xero Bookkeeper
Experienced bookkeeper with Xero software 8-16 hrs pw. Flexible work times. Byron CBD. Specific experience in multistore retail payroll and retail bank rec. Resume to: david@mimosa.com.au
KOONYUM RANGE RETREAT
Casual/part-time staff for cleaning/ food prep. Skills required: reliable, efficient, with an eye for detail. Flexible hours (must be avail weekends). $25/hr contracted, own ABN. Full-time Office Admin Interesting and varied position. Skills required: touch typist, Mac, excellent grammar & writing, ability to work in a team & independently. Flexible hrs Th-M. If you think you have the skills for either position and are punctual, reliable & friendly. Send your relevant CV to: admin@koonyumretreat.com.au
WINDOW CLEANER
experienced with an eye for detail and good work ethic, pref 2 years cleaning exp. Immediate start. Email: chris@reachnclean.com
HAIRSTYLIST
who wants to work for themselves in busy hair studio in Mullum. Phone 0415483192
LIBERATED HEART
seeks a confident & enthusiastic retail assistant for Byron store. Must have exp in fashion retail, able to achieve sales targets, have a positive attitude and represent the brand. Available for immediately start and be flexible. Resume to: info@liberatedheart.com
GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW
Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com
QUALIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Part-time for multi-disciplined clinic in Byron Bay. Contact 0414692673 LIVE IN AU PAIR for delightful 3yo. Own transport & clean driving record a plus. 0412435510
Today we say hello to two new starters with another one arriving tomorrow!
We have Douwe from the Netherlands who is participating in our surfing in action course. He just graduated high school and is going to go to university to get a degree in Business and Economics.
We also have Alvaro who comes to us from Spain. he just finished a degree for computer science and will be getting a masters in Artificial Intelligence after he studies up on his English a bit more!
Welcome to Lexis Byron Bay guys!!!
Today we held a Wine Tasting activity and students got to taste 6 different wines. A Semillon, a Chardonnay, a Sauvignon Blanc, a Shiraz Rose, Cabernet Merlot, and a Shiraz Grenache.
Students fought over their favorites and it seemed to be between the Chardonnay and the Sauvignon Blanc. The Merlot was the least favorite of the students. But every one enjoyed getting to try so many different Australian wines! Marie used her wine expertise to host the tasting and everyone got a little bit of each one! 
Today we say good bye to three students! Two of which were here for about 6 months!
Arthur – 21 weeks – Brazil
Arthur has been with us for almost 6 months and moved from our Intermediate class up into our Upper-Intermediate class during that time. You would often find him at our soccer, ping pong, and skating activities; otherwise he’d be out surfing. He isn’t quite leaving Byron Bay because he plans on being here for another 9 months. He said he’ll see us around and to enjoy your time here at Lexis.
Guilluame – 6 weeks – Belgium
Guillaume has been here a month and a half and has a very high level of English. His teacher talked about how good his English was and he graduated at an Advanced level. Guillaume said thank you to every one and to enjoy!
Isabella – 24 weeks – Brazil
Isabella was with us for 6 months and over that time studied in Upper-Intermediate and in the Cambridge CAE course. She graduated at Advanced level and said thank you to all of her friends.
Weather
Looks like it’s going to be around 18 degrees during the day and 12 at night for Friday and Saturday and Sunday will be a cold one with it 15 during the day and 7 at night.
Going for a Movie?
Palace Cinemas
DAILY 11.25am
DAILY 8.30am, 10.20am, 12.55pm
DAILY 9.00am, 1.50pm, 9.00pm
DAILY 10.35am, 4.45pm, 7.10pm
DAILY 8.30am, 2.45pm
DAILY 12.10pm, 6.40pm
DAILY 2.30pm, 4.20pm, 7.05pm, 9.20pm
DAILY 4.50pm, 9.30pm
Gig Guide
Friday 16th July:
The Northern – Morning Harvey, The Jensens, Donny Love, DJ Taya Mills
The Rails – (7pm) Fergo & The Burden
The Beach Hotel – (5pm) Scott Day-Vee Duo (9pm) Cgase City & The Wharves
Woody’s – (8pm) DJ Neary
Saturday 17th July:
The Northern – Harts, Saint Parent, Lionheir, Elementals
The Rails – (7pm) Immigrant
The Beach Hotel – (9pm) DJ Discrow
Woody’s – (8pm) DJ Neary
Sunday 18th July:
The Northern – OOZ
The Rails – (7pm) Vision of Nomad
The Beach Hotel – (4:30pm) Late For Woodstock (8pm) DJ Taya
Markets
Byron Artisan Market – Saturday – Railway Park Evening 5pm – 9pm
Byron Beachside Market – Saturday – Main Beach 8am – 4pm
That’s some of the awesome things to do this weekend so go out and have fun and enjoy!
Today’s Activity was a Brazilian BBQ and with the help of Kathleen’s Cooking class the students got to enjoy Chicken wings, steaks, vinaigrette, and rice with onions and garlic. Many students were found huddled around the grill on this rainy day to keep warm while Raphael and Arthur were grilling. Meanwhile, Miguel and Livia were in the kitchen making the garlic bread and vinaigrette with the other students. Everyone loved the food and just kept wanting more! 
Part Time Cleaning
A part-time position is available for a professional cleaner in residential/ commercial cleaning in Byron Bay and the surrounding areas. The applicant must have: – Own vehicle – Relevant cleaning experience and attention to detail – Be able to make a minimum commitment of 6 months – Must have fluent English We seek an applicant to join our friendly team who is intuitive, reliable, flexible and able to carry out instructions relating to specific tasks. Please send a resume with a brief description about yourself.
Live in nanny
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
An experienced nanny, a vital, energetic, creative girl passionate about life and kids who loves playing and wants to become our little ones best buddy in discovering the world through indoor & outdoors creative activities.
We need somebody who can stay with our kids during the morning or night time, help me with everyday home duty like cleaning⁄cooking. 18 hrs of work⁄week would be required to cover rent and food and all extra hrs would be paid.
We would manage pretty flexible schedules and you will have plenty of free time to get another job or just enjoy beautiful Byron Bay and surrounding area.
We speak italian,english,spanish and german. At home we speak italian and english and our kids understand spanish, we would love to have a native spanish-speaking person so that our kids wouldn’t lose that, but that’s NOT mandatory.
Our house is located 20 minutes bike ride from Byron CBD, and 5 minutes from the beach.
We offer a lovely and positive environment, private bedroom and good (mostly organic) food, (we don’t eat much meat as mummy is vegetarian, but we adapt to any special food need)
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/live-in-nannies/live-in-nanny-suffolk-park/1083120657
Sales Rep
Looking for reliable Sales Reps to manage shopping centre kiosk for one week $18 hourly base + commission on each booking made Must be available Wednesday through to Sunday 8th-12th July (more work available if willing to travel)
Booking Agent
Staff needed to work in a busy Snow Ski Travel business. Main role is sorting bookings for guests wanting to book holidays to come skiing in Japan. Role involves – Replying to emails putting packages together – Working on excel and with web pages – Some Accounting work – Interacting with other team members – Can work from your own home after initial training but may be needed in the office at times – Needed 9 am to 12 noon most days but some flexibility with hours Preference given to – Good English writers and a benefit if can speak Japanese – Someone that skis or snowboards and has been to Japan before – People with experience in similiar roles – Accounting knowledge with Xero and experience – Web site knowledge using WordPress – Marketing experience – Based in or near Byron Bay Casual work pay starting at $17 an hour and negotiable depending on skill level If interested please send a resume and photo. We look forward to hearing from you
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/office/booking-agent-and-office-work/1083104963
Outbound Call Centre
Call Centre Sales Outbound Calls – Leads provided. Are you self-motivated? Do you have a confident phone presence? Can you think on your feet and close deals? Experienced preferred, but no experience necessary. Training provided! Come work for Countrywide Austral! We are a leading custom media publisher serving major Not for Profits, including Emergency Services, Police, and Child safety organisations Australia wide. Sell advertising sponsorship and earn money now!! We pay a 35% commission on all sales each week . Each sale is worth $140 in your pocket today! Expected earnings are between $1000-2000 weekly. Our lowest paid sales person Earnt $800 last week. Work from 9:00am – 4pm Monday to Friday. Commissions are paid up front weekly on approved sales you have made that week.
Resort House Keeper
Housekeeper with resort experience only need apply. Must be available 10am – 2pm everyday and have an eye for detail. Award wages & superannuation paid. Must have Tax File Number. Must be a team plyer. Excellent conditions
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/housekeeping/resort-housekeeper-experenced/1083044656
Woofing Work Byron Bay
I am looking for a Wwoofer to help me renovate my house. Must have a little previous building experience and keen to help out with basic building tasks (Building, Painting, Landscaping). Work is approved for second year working holiday visa extensions.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/volunteer/wwoofing-work-byron-bay/1083008376
Exp Front of House Staff
Floor Staff for health focussed Cafe/Restaurant in the Heart of Byron We are looking for a reliable happy person with a strong hospitality background and a great work ethic to join our team *Minimum 3 years exp in a busy cafe environment *Current NSW RSA *25-30 Hours pw *Award Pay *No travellers as we are looking for at least a 6 months commitment *Barista skills a big bonus Strong Coffee/food/wine & cocktail knowledge essential Must be available nights, weekends, all public holidays & all festivals Blues/Splendour etc
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/waiting-staff/exp-front-of-house-staff/1078513142
Chef
Experienced for busy Asian restaurant in Byron Bay. Sponsorship considered for right candidate. Email CV to: thebayfoodcompany@gmail.com
Sous/Head Chef
Belongil Bistro,Applications to eat@belongilbistro.com .au or 0411107555
Breakfast Chef / Cook
Brunswick Heads Café, 3-4 days per week possible full-time position, please phone 66851355
ICT Support Officer
Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Starting July 2015 – part time, primarily term time
Applications close on Friday 17 July 2015. Position description & application process available: capebyronsteiner.nsw.edu.au
Casual Room Attendants
Gaia Retreat & Spa is currently seeking enthusiastic Room attendant to join our dynamic team. If you are looking for a long-term commitment in a great working environment apply NOW. All resumes to Leanne@gaiaretreat.com.au
Cleaner
mature person with an absolute eye for detail. Glen Villa Resort,80 Butler St, Byron
Florist
Casual position, fully experienced, includes wedding work. Resumes: info@byroninbloom.com.au
Au Pair
experienced, take care of a 3 year old boy. own room, ensuite. Phone 0433240420
Excel Database Expert
Needed for small farm project oori@byronorganic.com.au
Organic Farm Hand
Ewingsdale, flexible hours, exp preffered, positiondevelopment possible. Passion a must! oori@byroorganic.com.au
Floor Staff
reliable happy person. min 3 yrs exp, NSW RSA, immediate start 25-30 hours per week. atleast 1 month commitment. Please email resume and refs to: byronfresh@gmail.com
Remedial Massage Therapist
Looking for female therapist with health fund rebates, 1-2 daysin busy well respected Bangalow Clinic. Ph 0499490088 or email: info@bangalowremedialmassage.com.au
Wicked Weasel New Recruits
Manufacturing world-class quality swimwear & clothing in beautiful Byron Bay. We are seeking even more people to work in our manufacturing department. email: hr@wickedweasel.com applications close Tuesday, July 14th, 2015
Cust Serv/Call Centre Role
exc communication & Int-Adv PC skills req. Busy office, casual, M-F 9-5 Byron A&I. CV to: careers@vitality4life.com
Can you make out the meanings of the phrasal verbs from the context of the sentence?
Below is a list of some common phrasal verbs with MAKE. There are many more. Read through the ones below and add those that you don’t know to your vocabulary lists. Then click on the links to do the quizzes. You may come across even more phrasal verbs with MAKE. Did you know that you can check phrasal verbs in a good English/English dictionary to find meaning, example sentences and the grammar of how to use them?
| make do with something | accept something less satisfactory because there’s no alternative | There’s no coffee, so we’ll have to make do with tea. |
| make for something | move towards something or a place | Make for the hills, a tsunami is approaching. |
| make for something | contribute to, lead to or cause a result or situation. | Both candidates are popular so it should make for an interesting election. |
| make something into something | convert one thing into another thing | His parents made his bedroom into a billiards room once he moved out. |
| make of something | try to understand and find a reason for something | I don’t know what to make of her suddenly unfriendly attitude towards me. |
| make of something | think and have an opinion about something | What do you make of the new policy the president signed? |
| make off with | steal something and (quickly) take it away. | •The looters made off with all the laptops that were in the computer store. |
| make off | hurry away, especially in order to escape | The thieves had to make off in their car when the police arrived. |
| make something out | just be able to hear, read or see something | He spoke so quietly we could hardly make out what he was saying. |
| make something out | fill out the details of a document (usually a cheque) | You can make out the cheque to Woodward Ltd. |
| make something out to be | claim; to assert | He makes himself out to be an important artist but his paintings are utter garbage. |
| make out | manage; deal with. Usually used informally in a question after “How…?” | How did you make out yesterday on the biology test? |
| make out | slang for kiss and grope, though not to have sex. | We were making out in the gym and got caught by the teacher |
| make somebody out | understand a person’s character | •Since she is normally quiet and reserved it is hard to make her out. |
| make something over | change appearance to make better | I wish I could afford to make over the kitchen. |
| make (something) over to (somebody) | transfer ownership | The government of Mugabe made all the lands of the whites over to black African farmers. |
| be made up of something | be composed of different parts/people/qualities | The committee was made up of all the regional managers. |
| make someone up | apply cosmetics to | The actors must make themselves up before going on stage. |
| make something up | invent a story, usually to deceive or entertain | My four year old niece is always making up stories, last week she told me that she and her friends flew to the moon. |
| make something up | provide a required number or an amount to complete something | We need two more people to make up a football team. |
| make something up | prepare a bed (or something) for use | The room is tidy; I just have to make up the bed for you. |
| make up | become friendly with someone again, usually after an argument or fight | After three years without talking to each other, they finally made up. |
| make up for something | compensate for something | I know I ruined your favourite dress but I hope this new one I bought you makes up for it. |
http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/197.html
http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/phrasal-verbs/verb-make.html
https://www.englishclub.com/ref/Phrasal_Verbs/Quizzes/Make/index.htm
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/makephrasals/exercise1.html
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/makephrasals/exercise2.html
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/makephrasals/exercise3.html
There was a fantastic turn-out at Skateboarding with Flavio, this afternoon.
Flavio set up two stations; one for beginners, who practised controlling the board on the flat and the other for improvers who had lots of fun doing tricks on two different ramps.
Well done to Livia for being the only girl.to participate today!
Today, we warmly welcome five new students: Tom from Reunion Island, Aya from Japan, Yuan Hung (Hong) from Taiwan and Maria and Jose from Spain.
Aya, Maria, Tom, Yaun Hung (Hong) and Jose.
Tom is a very experienced surfer and he chose to come to Byron Bay because his friends came last year and highly recommended it. He is still at school, but next year will study Sport at university in France.
Aya, from Japan, actually lives in Cambodia, where she is studying the Cambodian language to help in her work as a trainee diplomat and interpreter. This has been her dream job since she visited Cambodia some years ago and realised that people’s perception of the country and the reality are really different. She is at Lexis for three weeks to “remember” her English
Jose is also here for work purposes. His company in Spain has recently been taken over by Vodafone and now he needs English for his job in IT. He chose Byron Bay because he enjoys sports and wants to do lots of surfing.
Maria, who already speaks excellent English is here during her university holidays. She studies Biotechnology in Madrid, which she loves. Her boyfriend is also in Australia, studying English in the Gold Coast and after they have finished at school, they plan to go to Thailand for an amazing holiday.
Finally, Hong will study at Lexis for 13 weeks and stay in Australia for a total of 10 months before going to Japan for a year (both on Working Holiday Visas). He told me that there are excellent job opportunities in Taiwan for people who can speak Japanese, especially in his trade (the car manufacturing industry). He also said that travelling the world is his dreams so it’s really important for him to be able to understand English spoken in any accent.
Welcome to Lexis English!
A number of Lexis students, plus Marie, braved the chilly winter weather this afternoon for a great game of footy (better known as soccer to Australians/Americans). The teams were uneven at first so Marie took on the role of goalie, but luckily, shortly after starting, Miguel came along and saved the day.
This left Marie free to take the great action shots below. When the game was over, everyone enjoyed a bottle of beer and a nice chat in the garden.
Come down to the student lounge and check out the revitalised Backpacker World Travel help desk.
On Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunchtime you can find either Luiz or Gioggia here to help with any and all of your travel, transport and trip requirements.
Fancy scuba-diving, kayaking or skydiving? Then Byron is the place to do it and Luiz and Gioggia can organise your trip for you.
If you need to book an airport transfer or a hire car they can help you with that too.
But most of all Gioggia and Luiz are great to talk to if you are not sure what to do or where to go after Lexis. They know all the best trips up the east coast and all over Australia and can also help you plan any stops in Asia on the way home too.
Even if you don’t have any travels to plan, stop by and have a chat. Gioggia is from Italy and Luiz from Brazil so they know just how it feels to come to be a stranger in a strange land.
This week Lexis English Byron Bay is sad to say goodbye to three lovely students: Aline and Indira from Brazil and Sangwoo from Korea.
Indira, pictured far right, has been at Lexis a total of 48 weeks. When she started she was a beginner and she has made amazing progress during her time in Byron Bay. She says thank you to all her teachers and staff and hopes to see us around, as she is staying in BB for a little while longer.
Aline, who asked me not to take her picture because she was shy, also studied at Lexis English for a long time. She originally enrolled for 12 weeks but then extended that to 24. When she started she was just Pre-Intermediate, but she leaves with a Grade B Upper Intermediate certificate.
Sangwoo (below) was at Lexis for just eight weeks. He didn’t come to school as often as he should have but he said that “all the teachers were super kind and they know how to teach students.”
Goodbye and good luck to all three of you. We’ve enjoyed having you here.
(Answers at bottom of page.)
Below is a list of some common phrasal verbs with CUT. There are many more. Read through the ones below and add those that you don’t know to your vocabulary lists. Then click on the links to do the quizzes. You may come across even more phrasal verbs with CUT. Did you know that you can check phrasal verbs in a good English/English dictionary to find meaning, example sentences and the grammar of how to use them?
| cut across/through somewhere | go through a place rather than around it to make the journey quicker | It’ll be quicker if we cut across the park. |
| cut across something | affect people of different groups, classes, etc | The issue cuts across social backgrounds as it affects us all equally. |
| cut back on something | consume less | My doctor wants me to cut back on sweets and fatty foods. |
| cut something down | make something fall to the ground | We had to cut the old tree in our yard down after the storm. |
| cut something down | consume less | I’m trying to cut down the amount of coffee I drink during the day. |
| cut in | interrupt | Your father cut in while I was dancing with your uncle. |
| cut in | pull in too closely in front of another vehicle | The bus driver got angry when that car cut in. |
| cut in | start operating (of an engine or electrical device) | The air conditioner cuts in when the temperature gets to 22°C. |
| cut someone in | include someone in a deal that makes money | we had to cut the police in on the deal to avoid trouble |
| cut something off | remove with something sharp | The doctors cut off his leg because it was severely injured. |
| cut something off | stop providing | The phone company cut off our phone because we didn’t pay the bill. |
| cut someone off | take out of a will | My grandparents cut my father off when he remarried. |
| cut something out | remove part of something (usually with scissors and paper) | I cut this ad out of the newspaper. |
| cut something out | stop doing something | I cut out alcohol and now I feel much better.
Will you two idiots cut it out and keep quiet. |
| cut something up | cut into smaller pieces | After cutting the tree down, the logger cut it up into logs. |
| cut someone up | drive into a neighbouring lane, directly in front of another vehicle | was just driving onto the motorway slip-road, when a red Mini cut me up and I had to brake suddenly to avoid an accident |
http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/186.html
http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/phrasal-verbs/verb-cut.html
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/cutphrasals/exercise1.html
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/cutphrasals/exercise2.html
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/cutphrasals/exercise3.html
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Welcome to the Weekend Blog!
Weather
Looks like it’s going to be around 18 degrees during the day and 11 at night.
Going for a Movie?
Palace Cinemas
Gig Guide
Friday 5th June:
The Northern – Battleships, DJ Taya Mills
The Rails – (7pm) Bohemian Cowboys
The Beach Hotel – (5pm) Luke & Sebastian (9pm) The Maze, The Indians
Woody’s – (8pm) DJ Neary
Saturday 6th June:
The Northern – Vinnie La Duce
The Rails – (7pm) Betty Blissett
The Beach Hotel – (9pm) Jonny Drama & Just Sayin’
Woody’s – (8pm) DJ Neary
Sunday 7th June:
The Northern – Nick Cunningham
The Rails – (7pm) Davey Bob & The Blue Healers
The Beach Hotel – (4:30pm) The Empresarios (8pm) DJ Longtime
Markets
Byron Artisan Market – Saturday – Railway Park Evening 5pm – 9pm
Byron Monthly Market – Sunday – Butler Reserve 8am-3pm
That’s some of the awesome things to do this weekend so go out and have fun and enjoy!
Today we held our famous Ping Pong tournament!
Grant returned for a day and got to host and ref the tournament and 16 players went head to head to battle for the prize!
It came down to Jacopo, Raphael, Arthur, and Thiago in the Semi Finals with Jacopo and Raphael going head to head in the finals. It was a heated match and they are both very good players. In the end Raphael won to take the prize and his second Ping Pong Tournament Victory!
Here at Lexis Byron we would like to extend a very warm welcome to Gioggia and Luiz from Backpacker World Travel. We asked them a little about themselves and here are their answers! Welcome welcome welcome Gioggia and Luiz =D
Meet Gioggia!
How long have you been in Australia, in Byron and at BWT?
“I’ve been in Australia for nearly 2 years. I lived in the beautiful Sydney most of the time, and I moved to Byron Bay just 2 months ago, when I started to work for Backpackers World Travel.”
What brought you to Australia? Where is your favourite place?
“I came to Australia when I finished university, just for travelling…and then I got stuck for 2 years! I have been travelling the East Coast, Melbourne, and Tasmania. My favourite place is the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, I love scuba diving and snorkeling and that’s the best place to do it!”
Where have you travelled? Where would you like to travel?
“I Love travelling, that’s why I love my job so much 🙂 I traveled Europe quite a lot, I have been to Mexico twice and North Africa. Next on my bucket list are Asia and South America! The best thing I have ever done in my life is definitely sky dive in Australia…Everybody should try it:)”
What’s the one trip you would recommend in Byron? Where’s the best place to go out?
“The tour I liked the most in Byron bay is Kayaking with dolphins (after skydiving). The best place to eat in Byron is DIP, I love having breakfast there and the coffee is amazing!”
Tell us more about yourself…
“I am Italian, really active and energetic. I love extreme activities, like rafting and bungy jumping. I love surfing (even if I am still a beginner) boxing, and reading. I studied foreign languages and literature, English and French, and I have a masters degree in Event Management. In the future I see my self managing a travel agency in Europe.”
Meet Luiz!
How long have you been in Australia?
“I have been living in Australia for 2 years and 11 months.”
How long in Byron?
“I have been living here for one month, but I have been coming here every now and then when I have a free time since I came to Australia.”
How long have you been at BWT?
“I am quite new at BWT, I started 3 weeks ago.”
What brought you to Australia?
“That is a hard one, I would say the surf was the main reason once that I’ve been surfing since I was 10 but also the people and the temperature which is similar to where I am from.”
Where have you been here?
“I have been to Sydney, Fraser, Whitsundays Islands, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.”
Where is your favorite place?
“Gold Coast.”
What about the world?
“Bali”
Where have you travelled?
“I have been to the United States of America, Spain (Madrid), Canary Islands (Tenerife) Indonesia (Bali, Mentawaii Islands)”
Where would you like to travel?
“Maldives, Tahiti and Hawaii.”
What’s the one experience everyone should have in their lives?
“Surfing, to be more precise to get a “deep barrel”.”
What’s the one trip you would recommend in Byron?
“East Coast trip.”
Where’s the best place to go out?
“Here in Byron, I would choose the Tree House, cause it has good food (pizzas), amazing drinks and the desserts are delicious and the atmosphere is really nice. “
Live-In Au Pair/Housekeeper Wanted – Byron Bay
Live- in au pair wanted for Byron Bay family with 1 year old boy and new born baby. Anticipated start date , Mid to late July 2015. 40 hours per week of childcare/ housework, 2 days off per week – you will be paid $200 plus have free rent in modern two story home with pool, close to beach.
Experienced Cleaners needed ASAP
We require experienced cleaners to join our teams for Resort Cleaning. Must have own ABN and be available for weekend work. Excellent attention to detail also a must as we have very high standards. We have plenty of work for the right people and encourage both men and women to apply.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/housekeeping/experienced-cleaners-needed-asap/1082765177
Carer position in Byron Bay area
Carer required- Flexible hours. Caring in clients home in Byron Bay area. Job entails; Assisting with personal care, helping with dressing; cooking vegetarian meals, cleaning, driving to appointments and so forth.
Live- in carer
Live-in carer- Assitance needed in the evenings. Exchange for board and food. Minimum assistance required. Must be able to lift. Otherwise wage negotiable. Close to Byron Bay, the beach and shops to explore the area.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/healthcare-nursing/live-in-carer/1082704197
All rounder
Hospitality all rounder required for busy juice and food takeaway in Byron Bay. Must have previous experience in similar role. Must be available weekends and early starts. Will have at least 3 yrs barista experience. Must be confident, friendly and hard working. Pls no travellers. 20+ hrs per wk.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/other-hospitality/all-rounder/1082685619
Experienced local nanny / housekeeper
We are a local Byron Bay family with two children. One is 2 the other is 5 months old. We require an experienced nanny, who is local. No travellers please. This is a long term position and we wish to fill it locally. You must have a driving license and be very experienced with young children.
Byron Bay,prof. photographer with portfolio and studio wanted
Looking for a professional photographer with portfolio and a studio in Byron Bay area to take photos of a new clothes spring collection for my online shop.
1st Year Apprentice Chef Required
1st Year Apprentice Chef required for Byron Bay Brewery; must be reliable, honest and dedicated to learning your new trade. No working Visas. Local residents to the Northern Rivers encouraged to apply. You will be working weekends
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/chefs-cooks/1st-year-apprentice-chef-required/1082625904
Photographer looking for a Bohemian couple for a Romantic Shoot
Looking for a happy, hippy couple, 21-40 to model for a romantic bohemian shoot. I’m a female photographer, looking to build my portfolio while travelling. Shots would be taken primarily outside, on the beach, or around your home.
Helper Wanted/ Byron Bay
Helper wanted for housekeeping , general duties, washing dishes ,cleaning floors , preparing food , washing windows, other light duties, in exchange for all food and accommodation. Work is 2 and a half hrs per day , for your own clean and comfortable room with own bathroom attached, and vegetarian.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/volunteer/helper-wanted-byron-bay/1082369247
Help Wanted!
We need 15 part-time people to help us with our growing business. FULL TRAINING, IMMEDIATE START Self-employment with full support. If you love helping people, seeing them shine and reach their goals
Expert Italian chef for Sardinian restaurant in Byron
We are looking for an expert chef, for our Sardinian restaurant in beautiful Byron Bay.
Chef Required, immediate start
We are looking for a motivated Chef for our kitchen at Aquarius Bar and Grill. This position requires someone with experience in short order cooking and an ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/chefs-cooks/chef-required-immediate-start/1082266788
Looking for Cook and staff
We are a new take away food spot in Byron Bay, looking for a cook, and staff for front of shop, food handling certificate would be great, front staff need RSA NSW
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/chefs-cooks/looking-for-cook-and-staff/1082261125
GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW
Shifts avail for taxi, coach & hire cars. Full training provided. Min 12 month Aust Licence Required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com
CHEF
Experienced for busy Asian restaurant in Byron Bay. Sponsorship considered for the right candidate. Email CV to: thebayfoodcompany@gmail.com
INTERSTATE REMOVALIST DRIVER
Bris/Melb. MR exp only. Call 0431407959
RECEPTION / ADMIN STAFF
Required for Mayberry Meldrum & Anderson Accountants in Murwillumbah. Full time with some flexibility. Please email CV to administrator@mmaacc.com – 66724044
CASUAL CLEANERS
for a busy B&B in Mullum hinterland. Must be reliable, efficient, with an eye for detail. Car & ABN req. $25/hr. Email CV to admin@koonyumretreat.com.au
RSA MARSHALL REQUIRED
The Northern / Friday and Saturday nights 9pm – 3am MUST HAVE CURRENT VALID NSW RSA FEMALES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY, Apply in person or email info@byronbayentertainment.com
HAIRSTYLIST
Who wants to work for themself in busy hair studio in Mullum. Phone 0415483192
GERMAN WEB MANAGER
Must be native DE speaker + excellent English, written & verbal. Int-Adv PC skills, especially Excel. Casual role. M-F 9-5 A&I Byron. Email CV to: careers@vitality4life.com
ONLINE RETAIL MNGR
Required for AU, NZ & UK sales channels. Strong analytical, social media/marketing experience in similar role reqd. Casual M-F, 9-5 Byron A&I Est. Email CV to: careers@vitality4life.com
TRAVEL SALES & RESERVATIONS
Exciting and fast growing business. Extensive customer service experience, attention to detail and great phone manner required. Full time 35hpw including some evening and weekend work. Email CV to: madeleine@tripadeal.com.au Permanent residents only.
