It is a rainy afternoon today, perfect for Beer Tasting in the student lounge!
We tasted six different Australian beers, including the low-carb Pure Blonde, the iconic VB, a local brew by Stone Wood, Little Creatures Pale Ale from the opposite side of Australia, my personal favourite Coopers Pale Ale, and the special annual edition Imperial IPA. There was a beer for everyone!
After the initial tasting was done, we all enjoyed finishing off our favourite beers and attempting the Beer Label quiz…How many do you know??
Well done to Rodrigo and Artjan who were the winners of the quiz and won a Coopers Sparkling Ale to enjoy!
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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
EXP DOMESTIC CLEANER
ABN req, own transport, Byron Shire wide, flexible hrs, pref local, great rates.
0451102239
OFFICE ‘ALLROUNDER’ – PART-TIME
We’re seeking a professionally minded person to assist in a range of tasks including online customer sales support, data entry and other offi ce activities. This is an independent contractor position, approx 20-25 hrs per week that may lead to permanent employment. Min 7 years professional exp in an office environment with a real eye for attention to detail is a requirement.
Please send cover letter & resume to Bindia: hr@psychwire.org
LABOURER
Experience in residential construction a must. Experience in structural landscaping preferred.
We’re seeking 2 additional editors to join our production team on a part-time basis. Experience with Adobe Premiere is essential.
Please email a cover letter and resume to Nathan. hr@psychwire.org
SENIOR CIRCUS COACH
Spaghetti Circus is looking for a new team member with experience teaching circus skills to children of all ages. • Maternity leave position 3-6 months • 20 hours/week coaching & venue maintenance • Professionalism, sense of fun and playfulness essential
Applications close 5pm, Friday 1 April.
Spaghett i Circus is a not-for-profi t youth performing arts company and circus school. Visit http://www.spaghett icircus.com for more info.
Email CV to spaghetticircus@gmail.com or call 6684 3038.
COOK REQUIRED IN BUSY MULLUMBIMBY HOTEL
Experienced cook required for immediate start in a busy Mullumbimby Hotel.
Friendly and approachable work ethic, reliable and honesty a must.
The menu is modern Pub/Restaurant. Experienced grill and pan work background preferred
Seeking an experienced Barista who is passionate about coffee and has great customer service skills. This person is also clean and hardworking and doesn’t mind working on their own. It is an early start each morning from 6.30am until 3pm. This is a new business so we expect the successful candidate to be good with promoting the business to all the new customers as well.
Please only apply if you are an Australian or permanent resident and you have excellent barista skills.
Hi if you have an ABN some cleaning and housekeeping experience and would like to join a small friendly Airbnb team please email briefly covering the following: 1. Your housekeeping experience 2. Confirm you have an ABN 3. Transport 4. Likely length of time in Byron 5. Mobile number Thanks http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/housekeeping/exp-abn-housekeeper-4-airbnb/1108548859
HELPER WANTED/BYRON BAY
Helper required to help out for approximately 2 and half hours per day for housekeeping, general duties, washing dishes, preparing food, other light duties, in exchange for all food and accommodation. This is VOLUNTEER for all your food and accommodation, hours and times negotiable. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/byron-bay/volunteer/helper-wanted-byron-bay/1108539561
CHEF/COOK 40 HOURS/WEEK IN BANGALOW
The Italian Diner is looking for a mature/responsible chef/cook to work Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. The weekend shifts are breakfast/lunch. Monday, Tuesday are lunch/dinner. Must have experience in running a kitchen and be able to be left alone.
TripADeal is one of Australia’s fastest growing travel companies, currently seeking a Technical Support Officer to join our fun and dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be bright, flexible and eager to learn with diverse technical skills and the ability to work under pressure.
This is a full time Monday-Friday position based in Byron Bay.
TO APPLY: Go to http://www.hireready.io/tripadeal/careers
A local online clothing label KiKa Kollection are looking for a make up artist to work on their
upcoming shoots. The locations will be Byron, Lennox Heads and Lismore. Unfortunately this is unpaid work at the present as we are a new label starting out but you will get the opportunity to work with some great models, have your work advertised on a website, social media and get some great shots for your portfolio as well as some free clothes. This would only be a few hours work in the morning of the shoot (not early). A great opportunity for any make up artist also wanting to get their name out there.
Seeking a vibrant, warm, goal-focused and experienced telesales person for a 2-6 week period, Monday to Friday between hours of 9am to 3pm. The position may be extended for right candidate. Three positions available. Pay is base rate + target commission. Only Australian or English accents. Attention to detail and follow through a must.
Positions available for experienced cleaners. Must have previous experience with a resort or hotel.
No travellers only residents of Byron Bay or surrounds. Must be able to pass a police clearance. Must able to work unsupervised and have an eye for detail.
BYRON BAY – FUN TRAVEL SALES JOB – ASAP (BACKPACKERS WANTED)
Greyhound Wicked Travel is Australia’s NUMBER ONE growing backpacker Travel Agency.
We are looking for our next SALES SUPERSTAR to join our current team of Fun, Highly Motivated & Competitive team in Byron Bay! We need you to help backpackers organise and book their travel around Australia in our stores.
What we are looking for: At least 5-6 months left on Current Visa. Previous Sales Experience. (Club Promoter, Charity Fundraiser, Door to Door, Holiday Rep). East Coast Travel Experience is Helpful But not Essential! Someone who is up for laugh and can work within our team environment! Competitive and hungry to make money!
Direct 2 Consumer (D2C), is a leading promotional marketing agency looking for enthusiastic RSA qualified Brand Ambassadors to run sampling of a leading Bourbon brand in both bars and bottle shops in Byron Bay. We are looking for people who meet the following criteria: Possess an enthusiastic and outgoing personality with natural ability to engage with the general public, Professional and well-presented manner, Able to multi-task and be organised, Previous experience in a liquor promotional or sales-focused role is desirable, A car is a requirement of this position. Shifts will be afternoon and evenings Thursday – Sunday.
For nature lovers, we are looking for 1-2 people to help out on our tree farm / new community, building new and maintaining existing spaces. Free basic accommodation available in a room in a shared farm house in exchange for 4 hours work per morning. Work includes: helping with clearing, mulching, gardening, farm work, cleaning, just a bit of everything. Simple and healthy breakfast and lunch supplied. Kitchen use available for extra meals. Shared facilities. We are 20 minutes from Byron CBD. Helpful to have your own car.
The Byron Bay International Fashion Festival would like to extend an invitation to runway models. Casting begins at 1pm sharp on the 5th March at Elements of Byron Resort – 144 Bay shore drive Byron Bay. On the day please make your way to the Banksia Pavilion for registration.
Interested applicants can send comp cards in advance to urock@bbiff.com.au
Head Chef/Cook required for busy Byron Bay Area Hotel.(Mullumbimby). Experienced, friendly, fast working, reliable and a team player to work in our beautiful old hotel in a great area. Wage negotiable and accommodation also available for someone looking for a “Sea/Tree Change”
Are you a backpacker seeking a new challenge? Are you somebody who loves Australia and is looking for SPONSORSHIP……Because we at Greyhound Wicked Travel are looking for these people and can offer that golden ticket to the right person!! Greyhound Wicked Travel is growing at a very fast pace, we are opening new shops all over the country, in doing this we need to find the next SALES GUNS and TOP MANAGERS to assist in the development of this Brand. All our training is taken place in where better than the Beautiful BYRON BAY – After this you could be Relocated anywhere in the country – Sydney/Cairns/Brisbane/Melbourne/Surfers.
The roleis a full time position with excellent rates of pay, accompanied with a good
bonus structure! Fun environment to work in, with a diverse team from all over the world
St. Elmo – one of Byron Bay’s most highly regarded restaurants – is looking for an experienced & enthusiastic, hardworking Sous Chef to join our talented, tight-knit team. This is a full time, salaried position with excellent remuneration. If you are passionate about cooking and are interested in Spanish cuisine, please send through a copy of your CV.
St. Elmo is also seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team as well.
Please note, only experienced Chefs need apply; this position is available to residents only.
We are a small food business that operates halfway between Byron & Mullumbimby (10 minutes to each, 5 minutes to the beach). We would love to invite another warm, loving, cooperative member to the family. The premises itself is nestled among the rolling hills of Myocum. We have big beautiful gardens, plenty of land, cows for neighbours, a divine temple in which you can practice yoga & meditate, and a very colourful and considerate community. What we mainly want from you, is to help us cook, clean & package. There may be a bit of gardening involved, maybe some photography or social media, you could join us at the markets, or whatever you’re good at! We’re happy to have handy new skills on board. We’re experimenting with all sorts of new systems and technology, even solar technology! So building experience could be pretty handy. What we can offer you is your own room, use of the facilities (inc. temple & yoga teacher), good food! (we are a food business after all), and even an allowance. Time commitments are varying, but you can expect to contribute roughly 25 hours a week.
Are you looking to gain hands-on event management experience?
Would you like to work with an amazing team of local Byron Bay residents?
Are you passionate about communications and marketing?
Cancer Council NSW is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic intern for this great opportunity to contribute to the community through working on high profile community events, such Relay For Life, PINK and Do It For Cancer. You will develop your skills in PR, media and communications, as well as strategic event management as you will have ownership of an events project.
This is an exciting hands-on opportunity for someone looking to enter the events, fundraising or communications space.
You will be working with our Community Relations Coordinator in our Byron Bay office.
We have a bustling little cafe in Byron Bay called Folk! We are seeking a competent barista 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 team & are committed to enjoying this beautiful Byron lifestyle and sharing it with our surrounding community, please send us a brief email expressing why you would like the position and how you would fit such a role at Folk! (please, no resumes!!). Having the ability to travel between our two cafe’s (Woods, Bangalow and Folk, Byron Bay) is preferred. Experience in similar high end coffee shops is a must (grind adjustment knowledge, latte art and an appreciation for fine coffee are all prerequisites)
Are you looking for an exciting career in the travel industry? Want to join the family of the most awarded and largest travel network in Asia Pacific?
Peterpans/BWT have over 45 stores and growing in our whole network in Australia, Asia and New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations. We are now recruiting vibrant, well-travelled and passionate staff members to join our travel sales team in Byron Bay
We are seeking an experienced floor supervisor to join the dynamic team at our popular Byron Bay restaurant. As a supervisor, you will be confident in providing strong leadership, work well under pressure, and possess a warm and welcoming persona. In return, we offer a fantastic opportunity for professional development in a stimulating and friendly work environment.
We are seeking someone with:
A minimum 12 months experience in a similar role with experience in staff supervision and the capacity to contribute to building a team focused on high quality and efficient customer service.
Flexibility and adaptability to rapid change of pace and circumstance.
A passion for food.
A positive work attitude with the intention to enhance the success of the business.
We’re looking for someone to join our family and help with chores, shopping/cooking, cleaning and some babysitting/entertaining the children. We offer 3 free meals a day, free accommodation (own double room plus bathroom) and a cruisy, Byron Bay lifestyle. We pay $140 a week for 7 hours cleaning on top of the free accommodation. Days are Monday – Friday with an extra long lunch break and very flexible hours during the day however you must have no other commitments (eg study). Evenings and weekends off. We have internet, bikes and surfboards and live minutes from the beach. The job starts after Easter and lasts about 4 weeks, or longer for the right person.
Do you have future career aspirations in event management, marketing, small and local businesses or creative pursuits, and of course professionalism? We’d love hear from you! You will need to organise your own appropriate insurance coverage before starting (this is usually done via your school/college/university careers’ advisor); and ensure that at ~10.00am start is OK as we work into the evening.
Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
Cheeky Monkeys was the place to be last night! Free beer and good friends makes for a great night out in Byron Bay
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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
There was some incredible Jenga-tower-building today at Coffee Lounge! Thanks to Jeannine the “Jenga Extraordinaire” for joining me. It was a lovely afternoon of chatting, Tim Tams and balancing!
Trying to balance the Jenga wobbles…
…and failing!
The most important thing is that we had a fun time, and got to eat Tim Tams! 🙂
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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
Meet our new starters at Lexis Byron Bay this week – Kim, Yuki, Thomas, Elodie, Samonwan, Elisabeth and Mantana.
Kim is from Korea. He used to ski for about 5 or 6 years, but had to quit after an injury to his cruciate ligament. He then became a lifeguard and worked at an indoor swimming pool. Now Kim is learning English so he can pursue his dream job of joining the cabin crew for an airline.
Yuki is from Japan and enjoys playing basketball, driving his car, watching baseball and running. He has studied Chinese and teaches Japanese to foreign students in his country. Yuki wants to learn English so he can work and travel all around the world.
Thomas is from France and loves to surf – it is his passion! He also enjoys playing guitar and singing, taking care of his garden and looking after animals. Thomas is studying English so he can one day return to France and study wildlife protection. He chose to study in Australia because of the good weather, people and of course the surf!
Elodie is from Switzerland and has been travelling in Australia since September last year. She is joining the Cambridge class at Lexis English and is hoping to work in Byron Bay.
Samonwan is from Thailand and is just fourteen years old. She is one of nine in her family and likes reading cartoon books. She is also interested in basketball but doesn’t know how to play. Samonwan thinks she would like to be a doctor in the future.
Elisabeth is from France and lives in a little town one hour from Paris. She enjoys watching movies, shopping, listening to music and chilling out. She has worked in a toy shop for children for the past three years and is now studying English so she can speak with the local people on her travels.
Mantana is from Thailand and lives in the province of Pichit. She is sixteen years old and is one of nine in her family. She likes to read and is very interested in English. Mantana wants to be an English teacher and hopes to complete her university studies in Australia.
Welcome! We hope you enjoy your time in Byron Bay and look forward to getting to know you all. 🙂
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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
Yuka is from Japan and has been studying at Lexis Byron Bay for 8 weeks. This week she achieved 100% on her progress test! Congratulations Yuka!
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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
We have 5 students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay this week – Ronny, Iara, Rebecca Laura and Sarah.
Ronny is from Switzerland and graduates from Claudia’s Intermediate class. Claudia says it has been a real pleasure to have Ronny in her class and that he has been an active, conscientious student. Ronny has worked hard and improved his English in his time here at Lexis. All the best for the future, Ronny!
Iara is from Brazil and graduates from the Pre-Intermediate class. Her teacher Anji says she is an amazing student and has really enjoyed having her in her class. Iara’s hard work and dedication during her time at Lexis has paid off, as her English has improved drastically. Iara now feels confident to travel independently and talk with others. Well done Iara!
Sarah, Laura and Rebecca all come from Switzerland. Laura has been at Lexis for only three weeks while Sarah has been here for five weeks and Rebecca 12. All three students were praised by their teachers for their hard work and all graduated with an A. We will miss them at Lexis but this isn’t the end of their Australian journey as they are all now embarking on exciting travel plans. Happy holidays to you all!
Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
There’s only a few days until Easter so we spent the afternoon doing some Easter cooking! Almonds covered in melted dark and white chocolate make the perfect little eggs for decorating. Jeannine, Simone, Ana and Simone joined me to make these Easter treats
Preparing the eggs by coating the almonds in chocolate…
Getting the nests ready while the chocolate was setting in the fridge… and eating some of the leftover chocolate!
Time to decorate our eggs!
Thanks for joining me for a fun afternoon and an excellent excuse to eat some chocolate !
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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
Another great Tuesday night out! It was the eve of a full moon last night, and the beer was flowing freely at Cheeky Monkeys…
It was wonderful to see so many of the students out having such a great time and taking advantage of the free food and drinks!
I look forward to next week’s shenanigans…and another beautiful evening like last night!
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Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
Looking for an exciting, motivated individual who can become part of our friendly sales team. You will be helping backpackers plan tours from Byron to Cairns so experience on the East Coast is essential. We are able to sponsor those who excel in the company if they wish to stay longer than 6 months.
We are looking for our next SALES SUPERSTAR to join our current team of Fun, Highly Motivated & Competitive team in Byron Bay! We need you to help backpackers organise and book their travel around Australia in our stores.
Must have previous housekeeping experience in resort/hotel, be available 10-3 week days, be a fast worker and have an eye for detail and be living in Byron Bay
We require motivated, individuals – preferably with horse experience, carpentry, building, or other trade skills to live onsite & work 2 hrs am & 2hrs PM. 5 days work with 2days off. In exchange you will become a competent horse handler, all meals provided with fabulous accommodation. You will need your own vehicle.
Are you friendly, fun and passionate? Is being healthy and fit second nature for you? These are some of the attributes you will possess to be a part of our Strength Evolution Team.
Part-Time Cleaner Wanted – Gold Coast and South Brisbane
Established cleaning business that will provide one person up to 6 hours of commercial / industrial cleaning per day in Gold Coast and South Brisbane. The successful applicant will need to have an eye for detail, follow instructions well, be fast and reliable, and have well developed communication skills.
Blade Barbers are looking for an experienced up to date barber with shaving skills. Will consider experienced apprentice. Min 40hrs per week increasing. Will consider sponsorship for overseas workers.
OPEN CASTING FOR RUNWAY MODELS – The Byron Bay International Fashion Festival would like to extend an invitation to runway models. Casting begins at 1pm sharp on the 5th March at Elements of Byron Resort – 144 Bay shore drive Byron Bay. On the day please make your way to the Banksia Pavilion for registration.
We are a small retreat 4kms from Byron and we are looking for someone who can help out on a busy day. The work would be from 10am for 2 to 3 hours once a week, probably on Monday or Friday.
We are looking for a Breakfast Chef to join our team! Must have at least two years experience in a similar position, , be independent, highly motivated and creative.
St. Elmo is looking for an experienced & enthusiastic, hardworking Sous Chef to join our talented, tight-knit team. If you are passionate about cooking and are interested in Spanish cuisine, please send through a copy of your CV.
St. Elmo is also seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team as well.
Looking for an experienced business manager to work in tourism industry on a full time basis, includes working weekends. Our business is going through a growth process and changing, so organisation skills and ability to work under pressure is an advantage.
Cancer Council NSW is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic intern for this great opportunity to contribute to the community through working on high profile community events, such Relay For Life, PINK and Do It For Cancer. You will develop your skills in PR, media and communications, as well as strategic event management as you will have ownership of an events project. This is an exciting hands-on opportunity for someone looking to enter the events, fundraising or communications space.You will be working with our Community Relations Coordinator in our Byron Bay office.
Byron Home Cleaning is looking for cleaners. To apply, you must have: Cleaning experience, Solid references, Current Drivers License & own car, Police Check or be willing to obtain this, ABN or ability to get one, Local address and proof you intend to stay in the region for at least 6 months, Well presented, well mannered & attention to detail.
Looking for 2 females models to assist with sales of an up and coming international body jewellery company. Will be needed for approximately 4 to 5 hours on a Saturday morning to model the pieces and assist with sales..
We are seeking an experienced floor supervisor to join the dynamic team at our popular Byron Bay restaurant. You will be confident in providing strong leadership, work well under pressure, and possess a warm and welcoming persona. In return, we offer a fantastic opportunity for professional development in a stimulating and friendly work environment.
We are currently recruiting for Face to Face fundraiser to join our growing team in Byron Bay. You will work with our team in the community at markets, and events as a fundraising professional across the Byron shire. You must have a positive attitude towards meeting new people and be motivated to inspire and empower the general public to sign up as a monthly donors.
Experienced Qualified Chef required, 30-40 hours. Must be reasonably flexible and competent to work breakfast, lunch or dinner in a busy and well regarded Modern European restaurant
French-speaking tutor for beginner.
Seeking tutor in Newrybar, twice a week after school.
Phone 0410341131
Experienced Pastry Cook
Scratch Patisserie is looking for an experienced Pastry Cook for immediate start. Above award wage. Monday-Friday afternoon/evening.
Resumes: info@scratchpatisserie.com.au
Good Drivers Wanted Now
Shifts avail for taxis & hire cars. Training provided. Min 12 month Australian Licence required.
Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com
Psychotherapist
Required for part time work at Sanctuary Recovery House. Applications close 6/4
Please email your CV to cathy@srhbb.com
Receptionist / Administrator
24 – 30 Casual hours in a fun, vibrant circus & activity centre. Requirements: – Some weekend and evening work required – Excellent communication and customer service skills – Excellent ability to calmly handle pressure and busy situations – Excellent attention to detail and computer data entry skills – Cafe, Climbing & Circus skills an advantage.
For additional information send CV & cover letter to accounts@circusarts.com.auwww.circusarts.com.au
Operations and Administration Coordinator
Role involves: Invoicing, Liaising with customers and suppliers, Internal coordination, and logistics. Full time, immediate start. employment@talulah.com.au
Staff Required
Casual employee for local retail store Dr Moose. Photoshop skills essential. Includes some weekend work.
CV to moreforthedrawer@bigpond.com
Passionate Chef Urgently Required
For the Belle General. Immediate start, Full-time, breakfast/lunch. Be part of a great team.
Email resume to: hello@bellegeneral.com or call Jacqui on 0402174698
Chef Required
Busy Lennox Head restaurant, approx 30-35 hours pw. Professional, energetic team player for fast-paced kitchen. Perm residents only. lennoxheadpizzaandpasta@gmail.com
Casual Assistant Accounts Clerk
Experience required in invoice entry, bank reconciliation, payroll to assist Accounts Manager. Experience with online accounting software such as Saasu desirable. Approx. one day per week in Byron Bay.
Please send short resume to cassie@alkaway.com.au
Barista
Coffee Shop in Mullum. Experienced & local only.
0431428108
Sous Chef
Byron Bay Brewery is seeking a strong experienced Sous Chef. Must be reliable.
Email resume to: manager@byronbaybrewery.com.au
We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Events Operations Manager to join our dynamic team to work in a world-class resort environment. You need to have the ability to work under pressure, often juggling multiple tasks at the one time and it is expected that you will have confidence in the decisions that you make.
PA to Partner – Chartered Accountancy Firm Byron Bay
The role will see you working as PA to one of the 2 partners of the practice. You will generally be the first point of contact for clients, assisting with requests for information, general taxation,accounting and BAS queries, as well as ASIC lodgements and various bookkeeping and business-related matters.
We require a deal closer for our growing company! You will be required to cold call and generate leads from a variety of channels, make appointments, present and close at a high level.
A professional traffic engineering opportunity has become available with one of our large clients in the area. As an integral part of the Construction and Engineering team, you will be in a busy role based in beautiful Byron Bay. The position is a temporary role to commence in mid April.
We are looking for a passionate and professional Housekeeping Manager to join our dynamic team to work in a world-class resort environment. Being able to keep a calm head under pressure is important in this role as you will be leading a new team and will be key to this resort making its finest impression.
We are currently looking to employ an Administration/Accounts Assistant. The successful applicant will have 1 month training/trial and will report directly to the Accounts and Construction Managers.
Mojosurf is looking for an awesome, switched on, experienced Marketing Digital Specialist for our busy international Surf Tour and Lifestyle business. You will lead a team based in Byron Bay at our head office. Blend work and lifestyle at a beachside location targeting an interesting mix of global travellers who are living the surf experience with us.
To deliver high quality nursing care in partnership with others to assist patients’ transition from hospital to home whilst providing holistic and individualistic nursing care under the professional direction of the Registered Nurse in Charge.
Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
What a great turn out to Coffee Club today! We played a very enthusiastic game of Aussie Heads – with winners each getting a Tim Tam, the packet didn’t last long!
As we are coming up to Easter this weekend, we enjoyed some Hot Cross Buns with our coffee. Many of the students had never tasted these before but all reported that they were delicious!
Thanks to the 14 students who joined me for Coffee Club today. I hope you had as much fun as I did – judging by the amount of laughing today, I think everyone had a good time!
Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
Welcome to our new students Donovan from France, Audrey from New Caledonia and Estelle from Switzerland.
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Donovan travelled to Australia six years ago and fell in love with the country, especially Byron Bay. He is studying English at Lexis so that he can work and travel in Australia, and hopes to stay for two years. In France, Donovan studied Communication and Printing at a specialised school and worked hard for four years in a supermarket to save up to come to Australia. He likes sports such as football, handball and tennis, and can’t live without music!
Audrey chose to study in Byron Bay because she prefers to be away from the stress of a city and she also wants to learn to surf. Last year she completed her High School exam in literature studies and hopes to one day become a Speech Therapist. Audrey enjoys horse riding, camping and reading.
Estelle is studying English to improve her communication, so that she can speak with others while travelling. After her studies at Lexis, she plans to spend a month travelling in Australia with her boyfriend. In Switzerland she has been working in an office to save up for her trip to Australia and is also studying Medicine to become an Occupational Therapist. Estelle loves to travel and likes cooking, photography and dance.
Welcome to Lexis Byron Bay! 🙂
Learn English in Byron Bay. Lexis English students study General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE and English plus Surfing in a friendly and professional school right in the heart of Byron Bay and only 15 minutes from the beach.
What a perfect way to finish the week! Ramona, Nadine and Eric joined me for a bike ride to Tallow Beach this afternoon. We went for a swim and had fun tackling the waves before relaxing on the beach and chatting.
Thanks for joining me for a lovely afternoon in the sunshine!
We have 8 students graduating from Lexis Byron Bay this week – Nancy, Minato, Michael, Eric, Isabelle, Yann, Simon and Kazuki (although Yann and Simon were not at graduation to be photographed and Kazuki left school earlier this week).
Nancy is from Italy and she graduates today from Claudia’s Intermediate class. Claudia says she has been a great student who has worked hard and talked a lot, helping quieter students to find their voices. Nancy will be staying in Australia for 2 years to live, work and travel, so we hope Lexis has been a memorable start to her time here.
Teacher Claudia and Nancy
Minato is from Japan and although she has only been here for a few weeks, she has been a smiling and friendly face around school and has participated enthusiastically in class and in activities like Coffee Club. She has made good progress in her Elementary class and her confidence has improved a lot, which has been great to see. Good luck for the future, Minato!
Teacher Becky and Minato
Michael is from Switzerland and he has been at Lexis for 10 weeks. Having completed the Intensive Intermediate course, he graduates today from the Upper-Intermediate class and his teacher Josie says he should be really happy with his progress. We have all been so impressed by Michael’s positive attitude to his surfing injury – Michael, we hope your poor shoulder is back to normal soon and wish you all the waves you deserve in the future! You can read more about Michael here.
Eric is from Switzerland too and he has spent 10 weeks at Lexis. He started in the Intensive Intermediate class and has progressed to Upper-Intermediate level – good work, Eric! Eric is a very friendly and enthusiastic student and it’s always nice chatting with him. Enjoy your upcoming travels, Eric!
Isabelle is from France and (like Michael and Eric) she has worked hard to progress from Intensive Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate during the last 10 weeks. Her accuracy and confidence when speaking have improved noticeably and her teacher Josie describes her as an excellent student. We wish you all the best for the future, Isabelle!
Teacher Josie with Michael, Isabelle and Eric
Yann Santini is another Swiss student and he is graduating after 10 weeks at Lexis Byron Bay. His teacher Anji says Yann has a great attitude and a very friendly nature. Yann is also a very sporty guy and has especially enjoyed cycling in and around Byron Bay! Enjoy the rest of your time in Australia, Yann, and good luck for the future!
Yann
Simon (who was not here to have his photo taken today) is also from Switzerland and he has been studying with us for 5 weeks. Today he graduates from the Pre-Intermediate class. Simon’s sister lives in New Zealand so next, he plans to go there to visit her. Enjoy your travels, Simon!
Finally, Kazuki from Japan has been at Lexis for just 2 weeks doing the English and Surfing course. He has really enjoyed school and his afternoon surf lessons and he says his surfing has improved during his time here. Kazu is a very friendly guy and it’s been nice chatting with him. We wish you all the best for the future, Kazu!
Michael is from Switzerland and has been a student at Lexis Byron Bay for 10 weeks. He is graduating today and will be missed at school and at his Homestay. I chatted with Michael today to find out more about his time in Australia…
Michael has been in Australia for ten weeks and has spent the whole time in Byron Bay. He chose to come to Australia because he loves to surf, and his favourite thing about Byron Bay is having the ocean so close and always being barefoot!
Now that he has graduated, he is going to travel in Australia to meet up with friends and drive from Brisbane to Sydney. Then he sadly has to go back to Switzerland – in his first week in Australia, he injured his shoulder while surfing, and has to return to Switzerland to get it fixed. He plans return to his work as a carpenter in Switzerland so he can save up to do a surfing trip around Australia when his shoulder is better.
Michael lived in a Homestay during his time in Australia. He said,
“I really love the homestay, I feel like part of the family – we always have fun and make jokes. It has become my home.”
In his Homestay family is Dayan, who is 14 years old. Michael went to Dayan’s school and taught his class about European Handball. Michael played in a Handball association in Switzerland for four years when he was 14-18 years old, so was able to teach the class of 18 students the rules of Handball. They got really excited when he taught them some tricks, like playing a shot behind the back and had a lot of fun using the new rules in their Handball games at school.
Thanks for chatting with me Michael! It was lovely to meet you and we look forward to seeing you back in Byron Bay one day!
Meet Paul’s FCE class: Andrea from Brazil, Mireia from Spain, Yuka from Japan, Artjan from Switzerland and Ayuko from Japan, with their teacher Paul.
How long have you been in Australia?
Andrea: I was previously in Australia for almost a year. I had to go back to Brazil, where I stayed for six months and now I’m here again for six more months and maybe more. I really like Byron Bay. I can’t say too much about the country but Byron is nice!
Artjan: I have been here in Australia almost six months and will stay until June.
Yuka: I’ve been in Australia since last October and I’m going to stay here until this November.
Ayuko: I’m from Japan. I’ve been here for 3 months and I’m going to stay until November.
Mireia: I’m from Spain. I’ve been in Australia for 6 months and I’m going to stay here for three months more.
What are the similarities and differences between your home country and Australia?
Andrea: There are so many differences between here and Brazil, like culture, people, language, money, economy, transport etc, but I can see also a lot of similarities such as weather, nature, and lifestyle.
Artjan: There are so many differences between Australia and Switzerland. For me the most dangerous difference is the traffic.
Yuka: language and weather and seasons.
Mireia: The differences between Australia and Spain are food, timetables, kind of parties, lifestyle, weather, seasons, currency, cost of living, salaries, culture and language.
What do you like doing in your free time?
Andrea: Relaxing with my friends, relax and staying with my family as well.
Artjan: I like to meet friends in my free time or do some different kind of sport for example snowboarding or soccer.
Yuka: I usually go to beach to swim or go to the pub to drink beer with my friends.
Ayuko: I like surfing and travelling.
Mireia: I like meeting with my friends, doing sport or going to the beach to chill.
What kind of music do you like?
Andrea: My favourite kinds of music are hip hop, reggae, classic rock, blues and Brazilian music. There are a lot of good musicians in Brazil and I really love to go to concerts.
Artjan: My favourite music is hardcore techno so I prefer DJs but I also like bands.
Yuka: I like RnB and Reggae. I prefer live bands.
Ayuko: I like pop music. I love Bruno Mars. His voice is so nice.
Mireia: I like different kinds of music. It depends on the situation.
What is your family like?
Andrea: My family is not so big. I have only one brother and one sister, older than me and we get on well with each other. I can say I really miss them at the moment.
Artjan: My immediate family is small but my extended family is big and all over the world. I have one younger sister, one stepsister and two stepbrothers.
Yuka: I have a small family who are my father and mother and one older sister. They’re my immediate family.
Ayuko: I have two older brothers. They are so nice and I love them.
Mireia: I don’t have any brothers and sisters but I’ve got a stepsister and stepbrothers and I get on well with them.
How many languages do you speak? Would you like to learn more?
Andrea: I speak Portuguese and a bit English and I would like to learn more languages like Spanish and French.
Yuka: I speak Japanese and English and Indonesian. I’m studying English and Indonesian now.
Ayuko: I speak Japanese and a little English.
Mireia: I speak almost three languages; Catalan, Spanish and a little English.
If you could learn a new skill, what would it be?
Andrea: If I could learn a new skill at the moment I’d chose psychology.
Artjan: If I could learn a new skill, I would like to learn to fix a car. So it is much cheaper when my car has a problem.
Yuka: If I could learn a new skill, I’d choose to learn Spanish.
Ayuko: I used to work at café as a waitress in Japan before I came here. Now, I want to learn more and be a specialist of latte art (even though I can’t drink coffee because it’s so bitter for me; even café latte).
Mireia: If I could learn a new skill, I would like to study Logistics in English.
The temperature is forecast for a high of around 28 during the day and a low of 21 overnight. Friday is looking clear, with showers and possible thunderstorms over the weekend.
SURF
PIGHOUSE FLICKS LOUNGE CINEMA (at Byron Bay Brewery)
Byron Brewery – 7pm Soul Sisters
Byron Fresh – 7pm Los Losano
Ginger Pig – 8pm Groove DJ
Great Northern Hotel – Sunrose, Chester Hedron, Lotus Ship, DJ Eva J
Maddog – Surf happening with live music
Pizza Paradiso – 7pm Abe Stewart
Railway Hotel – 7pm Sasta
Sticky Wicket – 9pm DJs Sweaty, Buddha, Issey B, Beatdusta 9.30pm Adam Harpaz
Sun Bistro – 5pm Valdi Gray
Treehouse – 7.30pm Warren Earl Band
Woody’s Surf Shack – 9pm Dusty Boots & Friends
Saturday
Beach Hotel – 9pm Rhythm & Cutloose, Danny Cool
Byron Brewery – 8pm Kimmy Crew
Byron Fresh – 7pm Palm Wine Ambassadors
Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Hall – 7.30pm Revelation: Ashley Lopez
Great Northern Hotel – Bugs, El Bravo, Yes Sir Noceur
Miss Marguarita – 1.30pm DJ Chris Bradley
Pizza Paradiso – 7pm Luke Yeaman
Railway Hotel – 7pm Paul Haselgrove Band
Sticky Wicket – 9pm Local DJs 9.30pm Ooz
Three Blue Ducks – 11am Grommet Busking Heats
Treehouse – 7.30pm The Rolling Waves
Woody’s Surf Shack – 8pm DJ Adrian Brandello
Sunday
Beach Hotel – 4.30pm Late For Woodstock, 8pm Boston Switch & Guests
Byron Brewery – 3pm DJs Leoch, Magu & more
Byron Fresh – 7pm Adam Harpaz
Byron Golf Club – 4pm Jock Barnes
Ginger Pig – 3pm Ineka
Great Northern Hotel – Salt Brain
Railway Hotel – 7pm Heloise
Sun Bistro – 5pm Tess Latu
The Bolt Hole – 6pm Jimmy Dowling
Three Blue Ducks – 11am Grommet Busking Heats
Treehouse – 2pm DJ Eva J & Friends
While the rain was pouring down outside today, we had a lovely afternoon of boomerang painting. Everyone drew inspiration from the animals and dot paintings of Aboriginal art and made their own exceptional boomerang paintings!
SERVING STAFF NEEDED FOR A BUSY FOOD STALL AT THE BLUES FESTIVAL
Front of house staff needed for a very busy food stall. You need you to be strong with lots of stamina to work long shifts, have a good temperament and know how to work as part of a team.
Please send resume and picture to evmaya@gmail.com
looking for an exciting, motivated individual who can become part of the friendly sales team helping backpackers plan tours from Byron to Cairns so experience on the East Coast is essential.
A working Horse Stud requires motivated, fit & honest individuals – preferably with horse experience, carpentry, building, or other trade skills to live onsite and work 4 hours per day. All meals provided with fabulous accommodation. You will need your own vehicle as there are no public transport services. Call 0433-453-998
Seeking a skilled chef or cook to join our little team @ Folk & Woods. Please get in touch if you are experienced, keen, inspired by a creative plant based menu & are familiar with our style, concept & ethos
Cancer Council NSW is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic intern for this great opportunity to contribute to the community through working on high profile community events, such Relay For Life, PINK and Do It For Cancer. You will develop your skills in PR, media and communications, as well as strategic event management as you will have ownership of an events project. This is an exciting hands-on opportunity for someone looking to enter the events, fundraising or communications space.
The Locale Group is recruiting for an Operations and Administration Assistant. The role involves invoicing, liaising with customers and suppliers, Internal coordination, and logistics. Full-time, immediate start
Seeking happy people who work hard, party hard, play hard to enjoy this very unique experience. 2-3 weeks minimum. Job includes maintaining camp for new arrivals, a little cooking and a desire to make the experience for our customer and staff better.
A surf street swim label based in Byron Bay seeking an outgoing, reliable, honest female with a passion for fashion and style to run and manage our market stall at the busy Surfers Paradise markets Wednesday, Friday & Sunday every week.
Seeking an experienced Floor Supervisor to join the dynamic team at our popular Byron Bay restaurant. As a supervisor, you will be confident in providing strong leadership, work well under pressure, and possess a warm and welcoming persona. In return, we offer a fantastic opportunity for professional development in a stimulating and friendly work environment.
Seeking Carer(s) for outback camping trip to help with care of quad guy for 4 weeks this winter. No experience needed, but would be helpful. All expenses paid plus. For more details 0428 363 225.
CASUAL MARKET STAFF
Required for 3 shifts per week. Must be reliable, able to drive & well-presented. To apply send details to kieran@oneorganic.com.au
CLEANER
Must be experienced, reliable, have own transport and provide references. Please phone 0435955920
FACE-TO-FACE FUNDRAISER
Paid position as a Face-to-Face Fundraiser. Work with our team fundraising for rainforest charities. Experience preferred but not essential as training is provided. Phone 0422 862 896 or email work@therainforestproject.org
MARKET MANAGER
We are seeking someone to join the vibrant team at Byron Community Centre to be the manager of the Byron Markets. The role is part-time. The successful applicant will have high level communication skills, be excellent with customers, sometimes in stressful situations, work well with a team, and have experience in managing markets and/or events. A position description is available by emailing: info@byroncentre.com.au Applications close 21 March. www.byroncentre.com.au
GOOD DRIVERS WANTED NOW
Shifts avail for taxis and hire cars. Training provided. Minimum 12 months. Australian Licence required. Email: info@byronbaytaxis.com
Must be experienced in coffee, part-time position. Apply in person at Village Bakehouse (next to IGA Sunrise) Byron.
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Wanted for busy popular restaurant. You will have leadership experience, be able to multitask using effective communication, be motivated and focused with extensive knowledge of technical & business procedures. Please send CV to: bjbshai@gmail.com
CHRONIC DISEASE NURSE
Mullumbimby Medical Centre is seeking a chronic disease care nurse for 2-3 days per week and holiday cover. Role to expand. Requirements: excellent computer skills, exceptional communication skills, in depth all round knowledge of chronic diseases, team player. Email CV or questions to admin@mullumhealthcentre.com
GALLERY & SOCIAL MEDIA AMDINISTRATOR
Expanding and thriving local gallery are seeking an experienced social media administrator to join their team. The role is dynamic with a focus on social media, copy writing and gallery administration. Initially 2 days per week, Sunday and a weekday, the role can expand. Creative skills blended with admin sensibilities are key for this role. Mac experience preferred, on the job gallery training. Please send application to Lainie at info@zakayglasscreations.com
DIVINE GODDESS YOGA PRODUCTS
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
RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR
Casual, 24 – 30 hours in a fun, vibrant circus & activity centre. Requirements: – Some weekend and evening work required – Excellent communication and customer service skills – Excellent ability to calmly handle pressure and busy situations – Excellent attention to detail and computer data entry skills – Cafe, Climbing & Circus skills an advantage. For additional information send CV & cover letter to accounts@circusarts.com.au www.circusarts.com.au
EXPERIENCED PERSON
3-5 days per week for local gardening and mowing business, prefer long experience with zero turn mowers, hedging & brushcutting. Call between 6pm-9pm 0402487213
TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFICER TRIP-A-DEAL
Fast growing online travel company. Good understanding of OSX & Windows operating systems required. Apply via www.hireready.io/tripadeal/careers
ASSISTANT REQUIRED
Local Byron Bay businessman requires an assistant to assist him with the sale of various items online. Must have good computer skills, be honest, trustworthy, reliable and well presented. Apply to: 5805julie@gmail.com
CHEF DE PARTIE
Hard-working, reliable, day and night shifts, full-time hours. targabyronbay@gmail.com 0403645549
THE ECHO PAPER DELIVERY
The Echo has a contract position to insert, fold, bag (wet weather) & deliver The Echo to the following area: EWINGSDALE : 280 papers.
The successful applicant will have an ABN, a reliable vehicle and ideally they will live in Sunrise Beach or the distribution area. They will pick up the papers from our Byron Industrial Estate unit very early (from 5am) on a Wednesday morning and have delivered all the papers by noon Wednesday. Suit mature or stable persons/couples with a strong throwing arm. Commencing asap. Email simon@echo.net.au or phone 0409324724
Despite the rainy evening, a fun night was had by all at Cheeky Monkeys last night! We enjoyed the free beers and food, and had a great time chatting, shooting pool and dancing the night away.
Lexis students Jobs, Alex, Rodrigo and Marco enjoying a friendly game of pool.
It was another great opportunity for me to meet and get to know more of you. I look forward to many more Cheeky Monkeys nights in the weeks to come!
Today Jeannine and Nam-Yi joined Laura and myself (Megan) at Coffee Club for some coffee, Tim Tams and Lexis Jenga. We tackled questions about dream holidays, our favourite foods and childhood memories.
Jeannine made the first tower fall and successfully completed the challenge of giving a kiss on the hand of someone not playing the game – without speaking to them first!
After a longer second round with a VERY tall and wobbly tower, it was eventually toppled by the wind, so nobody had to complete a challenge for that round!
Lexis Jenga was a fun way for me to get to know more students at Lexis. I look forward to playing games at Coffee Club with you all in the weeks to come!
Yesterday afternoon we had a party to welcome our new students, including the new Cambridge starters. Everyone enjoyed the snacks of sushi, salads and chips and used the opportunity to get to know their fellow students and find out more about Lexis and the wonders of Byron Bay.
It was lovely to chat with you all and I look forward to getting to know you better over the coming weeks!
We have 9 new starters this week at Lexis Byron Bay – a big welcome to Simone G, Adria, Miho, Ramona, Simone S, Fabian, Jessica, Saki and Andrea.
Saki is from Japan and lives with her family of seven – including their cat! She enjoys travelling, meeting new people and seeing new places. She also likes yoga, and has come here to study English so that she can train to become a yoga teacher.
Mihois also from Japan and is one of six in her family. She worked in a bank before coming to Australia but doesn’t enjoy it. Coincidentally, she too is studying English so she can become a yoga instructor and hopes to open her own yoga studio one day.
Make sure to check back here soon to find out more about the rest of our new starters this week!
Hello! My name is Megan and I am the new Activities and Student Support Officer at Lexis Byron Bay.
I am from Australia and grew up in the Barossa Valley, a famous wine region in South Australia. I have also lived in Adelaide and Melbourne, and am now very excited to be living in beautiful Byron Bay.
Over the past ten years I have done a lot of travel and have lived overseas in the UK, Europe, North America and South-East Asia. I love to travel and have many great memories of exploring new places and meeting new people.
I really love outdoor activities – playing sports, going to the beach, hiking, snowboarding, bike riding and trying new things like paragliding. I also enjoy helping out at local animal rescue centres, and have done this in Australia, Canada and Nepal.
I am based at Reception and will be running activities through the week, so come say hi and introduce yourself! I am so excited to be part of the team at Lexis and am looking forward to helping you all enjoy your time here in Byron Bay.
We have four Cambridge classes leaving today, so we had a big BBQ this afternoon to celebrate the end of the course and say goodbye! Paul did another great job as BBQ chef and we enjoyed food, drinks, music and lots of chatting 🙂
Josie’s FCE class are a lovely group who have become good friends, both in the classroom and outside of school. They have really enjoyed being taught by Josie – in fact, on Valentine’s Day they wrote Josie a fantastic Valentine’s card using perfect essay-style English… Josie was very impressed! They had some lovely leaving gifts for Josie today too.
Josie’s students presenting her with thank you gifts!
So goodbye and good luck to Erik, Desiree, Pablo, Lorena, Seraina, Marie and Tom (plus Lulu, who finished last week but was a valued member of the class as well!)
It’s been great having you all around over the last 10 weeks. We’ll miss you! We hope your exams went well today and wish you all the best for the rest of your time in Australia, and beyond!
Teacher Josie with Erik, Desiree, Pablo, Lorena, Seraina, Marie and Tom
Sofia, Lisa, Fabian, Jennifer, Celine, Fiona and Tran graduate today from Paul’s CAE class today. As a leaving gift, they gave Paul a great t-shirt (see below!) and thanked him for being such a fantastic teacher.
Teacher Paul wearing the special t-shirt from his class!
Paul’s class have lived life to the full in Byron Bay and made some good friends along the way. They have also worked hard towards their exams – we wish you all the best of luck tomorrow and hope you enjoy the rest of your time here in Australia 🙂
Sofia, Lisa, Fabian, Paul, Jennifer, Celine, Fiona and Tran
Particular mention goes to Estelle and Lucas, who have been at Lexis Byron Bay for 5 months and 6.5 months respectively (as they studied General English and IELTS before starting the Cambridge course).
Estelle and Lucas with teacher Julia
Unai has also been with us for a while (since November) and has been a very friendly, relaxed and popular student (as well as working as our cleaner for a while).
Julia and Unai
Additionally, well done to Naomi for her perfect attendance record – 100% attendance over the last 10 weeks!
Lucas, Unai, Naomi and Julia
The entire class have enjoyed their time in Byron Bay and we wish you well for your final exams tomorrow! The students bought some lovely gifts as a thank you to Julia and today they are all going out together for a goodbye lunch.
We have a lovely team of staff here at Lexis Byron Bay and it’s a small school, so you’ll probably meet most of us during your time here! Keep reading to find out more about everyone, including a few fun facts about us all!
Lisa is our Campus Manager and Director of Studies, so she has the challenging job of keeping the whole school organised and running smoothly.
Lisa decided to come to Australia because she met 2 Aussies on a Nile cruise in 1999!
Lisa
Yvonne is our Homestay and Student Services Officer, so she matches students with our lovely homestay families and helps students with any other day-to-day questions.
Yvonne has a great sense of humour and is always making us laugh in the office!
Yvonne
Laura is our Activities and Student Services Officer, so she organises daily student activities, keeps our Lexis Byron Bay blog and Facebook page up-to-date, helps students with any questions or problems and makes sure every student is happy! Laura is sad to be leaving Lexis Byron Bay soon, but hopes to return later in the year!
Laura loves taking photographs with old film cameras – in fact, you can see her photographs here 🙂
Laura
Claudia currently teaches our Intermediate class in the mornings and our Mixed Skills class in the afternoons.
Claudia used to live in Los Angeles and partied in some of Hollywood’s famous nightspots!
Claudia
Paul has been teaching at Lexis since 2012 and he teaches our Cambridge CAE students.
In his twenties, Paul was an amateur boxer and kick-boxer!
Paul
Kathleen has taught many different classes but recently she has been teaching our Intensive Intermediate class. She is about to take a holiday to travel overseas, but we’re looking forward to welcoming her back afterwards.
Kathleen’s dream holiday destination is South East Asia, particularly Laos and Cambodia.
Kathleen
Julia also teaches our Cambridge CAE exam students.
Julia can do fire poi – she taught herself during many hours spent on the beach while travelling in Asia!
Julia
Josie’s FCE students like her so much, they wrote a lovely Valentine’s Day card for her using perfect essay-style English!
Josie was born in London, but grew up in both Ireland and Kenya as well as having lived in Scotland, France, Spain, New Zealand, Canada and here in Australia.
Josie
Anji currently teaches one of our Pre-Intermediate classes during the mornings and IELTS during the afternoons.
Anji started the first women’s boxing club in the UK in 1994!
Anji
Mel is currently teaching our Elementary and Pre-Intermediate classes during the mornings and our English and Cooking class in the afternoons.
Mel has lived in Peru, Spain and Colombia!
Mel has lived in Peru, Spain and Colombia!
Beckie is currently teaching our Pre-Intermediate class during the mornings and our English and Cooking class in the afternoons.
Beckie can hula-hoop for over an hour!
Beckie
David is currently teaching our Upper-Intermediate class.
David’s dream holiday destination is coastal France or Tahiti.
David
Kristy is teaching our Elementary and Pre-Intermediate classes at the moment.
Kristy travelled around the US for 3 months by herself and stayed with people from couch surfing, who she’s still friends with!
Kristy
Ellie is currently teaching one of our Cambridge FCE classes.
In April and May, Ellie is going to Tasmania to learn how to build wooden boats using Viking-style methods. Then she’ll be returning to Lexis for the winter 🙂
Ellie
I hope you enjoyed getting to know who’s who at Lexis Byron Bay! If you would like to know more about us, chat to us when you see us around school 🙂
Our FCE classes have their exams tomorrow, so we are graduating them during class today!
This morning, Ellie’s class presented Ellie with some lovely gifts and thanked her for being such a fun and patient teacher (you can check out Santi’s speech on the Lexis Byron Bay Facebook page!)
Ellie presented her students with their graduation certificates and said they should all be very proud of themselves for learning so much during the last 10 weeks.
Good luck for your exam tomorrow, everyone! It’ll be great to celebrate with you all at our end-of-Cambridge BBQ tomorrow afternoon 🙂
We have a new table tennis champion here at Lexis Byron Bay!
Lucas, Angi, Cedric, Cristian, Fabian, Aurelie, Santi, Unai, Alain and Marco all took part in the tournament. The standard was very high and after some close matches, the final was between Cristian and Marco…
In the end, Cristian was our champion – well done, Cristian!
We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to join the Potato Head team at this year’s Bluesfest in Byron Bay. The festival runs from the 24th March
LOCAL HOUSEKEEPER/RECEPTIONIST WANTED FOR SMALL RETREAT
We are a small accommodation with 5 rooms just outside of Byron Bay. We are looking for an experienced mature and local casual housekeeper/receptionist
St. Elmo – one of Byron Bay’s most highly regarded restaurants – is looking for an experienced & enthusiastic, hardworking Sous Chef to join our talen…
We played Lexis Jenga again at Coffee Club this afternoon, while enjoying our coffee and Tim Tams. Ravi tried his first ever Tim Tam and enjoyed it but said it was very sweet.
Some of the questions on our Jenga blocks today included “what is your biggest fear?” “what is your favourite pizza topping?” and “have you ever done something you regret?” In the end, I (Laura) made the Jenga tower fall… as my embarrassing forfeit I had to tell someone else in the room that I love them (sorry Lucas, it’s not true!)
It’s a busy day here at Lexis Byron Bay because today we have 10 new starters! We welcome Maito, Kazu, Mac, Nam-Yi, Laura, Floriant, Ravi, Ryoma, Ana and Federico.
Federico Tibuzzi is from Italy and his hobbies are surfing and cooking. He finished high school last year and now he is travelling. He chose Australia because he loves surfing and he enjoys natural places. One of his friends told him about Lexis Byron Bay so he decided to come here to study!
Kazuki Sugata is from Japan. His interests include playing tennis and travelling. He’s studying Medicine and trying to decide which course to major in. He decided to come to Australia to improve his English speaking skills, as he hopes this will help him communicate with any foreign patients who come to see him. He plans to speak lots of English during his time here!
Laura Ponzio is from Switzerland and she arrived in Byron Bay on Friday. In her free time she likes to play tennis or go skiing in the mountains. She used to work in a marketing agency but she didn’t like it, so she decided to quit and come to Australia. She’ll stay here until May and then she’ll fly to Malaysia to travel around Asia with a friend. She’s looking forward to improving her English here and meeting some interesting people.
Floriant Ulrich is from Switzerland and his hobbies include playing soccer, tennis and skiing. In Switzerland he’s a college student but he is here in Australia to improve his English and meet new people from all over the world!
Daekyum Kim (Mac) is from Korea and his interests include music and games. He arrived in Australia last week and he hopes to meet many people and make many friends to practice speaking English with. Mac hopes that learning English will increase his opportunities in the future.
Ravi Aymara Mourao is from Brazil and he has 6 brothers! He enjoys watching movies so at university he studied Cinema and now he is a freelance filmmaker. He decided to come to Byron Bay because the climate is similar to his home in Brazil. After he has finished his studies at Lexis he will travel in Australia making movies!
Maito Suzuki is from Japan and his hobbies are surfing and training. He is a student living in Tokyo. He chose to come to Byron Bay because he loves surfing and Byron has beautiful waves and beaches. In the future he wants to be a firefighter and work at the Tokyo Olympic Games! So he hopes that improving his English will make it easier for him to communicate with people from different countries.
Ryoma Kuzumi is from Japan and he has come to Australia to study English and surf. He goes to a university in Japan where he studies Management, Politics and English. He wants to speak English more fluently and also hopes to make lots of friends during his time here. He hopes to focus on his grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary during his time at Lexis.
Nam-Yi Yang is from Korea and she likes swimming and riding her bike. For fun she is also interested in palm-reading and tarot and she likes to write on her blog. In Korea she works as a Japanese teacher and she likes learning languages. Maybe in the future she would like to study Chinese or French too and if she becomes fluent at English she would also like to teach English.
Ana De Mello Campos is from Brazil and when she was at university she worked as an English teacher, after having studied English for 12 years. She also taught English at a Primary School, teaching children aged 4-9. She has worked in other fields too, but now she has made the decision to focus on teaching so she wants to perfect her English and learn some new teaching skills too.
We have 6 students graduating this week from Lexis Byron Bay – Bruna, Lisa, Joelle, Marc, Lulu and Lili.
Liliane Vannay (Lili) is from Switzerland and she has been studying at Lexis for 4 weeks. Her teacher Beckie says she has improved her grammar, vocabulary and speaking a lot during this time and made great progress. We wish you very well for the future, Liliane!
Liliane and her teacher Beckie
Lisa Allemann and Joelle Kristen are also from Switzerland and have been at Lexis Byron Bay for 3 weeks in the Intermediate class. Their teacher Claudia says they have both been a pleasure to have in class and they have worked hard to improve their English skills during their time here. The girls are good friends and next they have some exciting travels planned – have a great time, Lisa and Joelle!
Bruna Longhi is from Brazil and she has been at Lexis Byron Bay for 12 weeks. During that time she has been a hard-working and positive student and she has improved her communication skills significantly. She has progressed from the Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate class, good work Bruna! We wish you a safe journey back home to Brazil.
Ludivine Rabuel (Lulu) from France graduates today from the FCE class after having been in Australia since September. She has been a very friendly, positive, popular and hard-working student – we will definitely miss you Lulu! You can read much more about Lulu here .
Marc Balzarini is from Switzerland and he graduates today from the Pre-Intermediate class (but he did not come to graduation to have his photo taken!) After 6 weeks studying his teacher Kristy says he has improved his speaking skills and writes imaginatively (especially when he comes to class after surfing). Enjoy your travels, Marc!
This morning Tom, Desiree, Lulu, Erik, Marie and Seraina from our afternoon FCE class came along to the Mullumbimby Farmers Market. It was a busy market with many stalls selling local fruits and vegetables, salads, herbs, meat, eggs, dips, delicious cakes and treats, coffee, juices, smoothies, chocolates and hot food. It was a relaxing way to spend a cloudy morning and by the time we left, the sun was shining again!
Our lovely French student Lulu will graduate this week and we’re all going to miss her! Lulu first came to Lexis Byron Bay last September. Then in December she spent a few weeks at Lexis Perth, before returning to Byron in January to do the FCE course (Cambridge First Certificate of English).
Lulu is a friendly, sociable and hard-working student who has embraced all aspects of Byron life. She has been a regular at our Cheeky Monkey’s student party nights as well as a fierce competitor in our table tennis tournaments!
I had a chat with Lulu this morning to find out more about her time in Australia…
Where are you from?
Paris, France.
Why did you come to Australia?
First I was choosing between Canada and Australia. In the end I chose Australia because of the weather and because the people are so open-minded and friendly. Also if I was going somewhere I wanted it to be really far away!
What is your favourite thing about Byron Bay?
I think the atmosphere at night. Even if we go out to the same places every week it is a good routine. There is a nice group of people and there is a global feeling.
What were your weaknesses with English when you first arrived in Australia?
Speaking! I was ashamed of my accent and for the first few weeks I could only speak with people for 2 minutes because I was embarrassed by my accent. Then my confidence grew and I realized it didn’t matter, so my speaking improved a lot. I studied English in high school for 6 years so for me things like grammar were just a review.
How is your class/teacher?
At the moment I’m in the Cambridge FCE class with Josie. I like the class, there is a good relation between all the students and our teacher Josie is always smiling and patient, even when she has to repeat something many times.
Is your English improving?
Now I am not so shy, I speak naturally and I realise mistakes are normal. I think I also really improved my writing, for example things like word order, prepositions, verb patterns.
You studied at Lexis Byron Bay first, then Lexis Perth, then back to Byron Bay! How was that experience?
First I spent 12 weeks in Byron Bay and then I transferred to Perth because I also wanted to see the west coast of Australia. I really loved my Upper-Intermediate class there because we studied in the evening and all the students were really nice. Byron Bay and Perth are very different, near Perth there is good scenery but for me the city was too big. So I came back to study in Byron Bay because it suits me better.
Would you recommend studying at Lexis Byron Bay?
For sure! My advice would be to stay for more than 3 months if you can because for me, I felt like just 12 weeks was not enough. You need time to settle in, get to know people and get to know the place.
What are your plans after you finish studying?
I will go back to France because I have to do some exams in March. Then in September I hope to study a Masters degree in Illustration, maybe in Paris or maybe in Canada – although the climate will be so different from Australia, I’ll have to get used to the cold!
Thanks for chatting with me Lulu, good luck for the future! 🙂
Friday should be dry with temperatures around 27 degrees during the day and 20 degrees at night. There may be some rain showers on Saturday morning but these should clear on Saturday afternoon and Sunday should be dry with some cloud.
Surf
Pighouse Flicks Lounge Cinema (at Byron Bay Brewery)
Aquarius 7.30pm Open Mic
Beach Hotel 5pm Joshua Matheson 9pm Nocturnal Tapes
Byron Brewery 8pm Lamb Boulevard
Byron Fresh 7pm Tay
Byron Youth Service 8pm Barefoot Movies Under The Stars: Straight Outta Compton
Ginger Pig 8pm Groove DJ
Great Northern Hotel Sons of the East
Luscious Foods 6pm Palm Wine Ambassadors
Pizza Paradiso 7pm Luke Bennett
Railway Hotel 7pm The Floating Bridges
Sticky Wicket Bar 9pm Micka Scene / Local DJs
Sun Bistro 5pm Jack Eastwood
Treehouse 7.30pm Ann Vriend
Woody’s Surf Shack 9pm Wallflower Meadows
SATURDAY
Beach Hotel 9pm Tom & Jarry DJs
Byron Artisan Market 4pm Seth, Mitchel, Michael & Arlia + Nashbull
Byron Brewery 2pm Byron Vibes
Byron Fresh 7pm Josh & Joel Hamilton
Byron Theatre 8pm Luka Bloom
Great Northern Hotel The Sea Gypsies, Dusty Boots, The Ruiins
Miss Marguarita 10.30pm DJ Chris Bradley & Friends
Pizza Paradiso 7pm Kim Souza
Railway Hotel 7pm Betty Blissett
Sticky Wicket Bar 9pm Joshua Swam / DJs Norm De Plume & Dale Stephen
Treehouse 7.30pm Slumberhaze
Woody’s Surf Shack 8pm DJ Adrian Brandello
SUNDAY
Beach Hotel 4.30pm Round Mountain Girls 8pm Elementals
Byron Brewery 3pm Groove DJs
Byron Community Centre 12.30pm All About Women
Byron Ex-Services Club 4pm Goodrich
Byron Fresh 7pm Luke Yeaman
Byron Golf Club 4pm Greg Lyon & The Hip Operation
Byron Market 10am Broadfoot, Rob Csokas, Dinkum Bohos
Ginger Pig 3pm Sunday Sessions
Great Northern Hotel Scott Day-Vee
Railway Hotel 2pm Writers At The Rails with Josh Holms & Irish Joe Lynch 7pm Jimi Beavis
Sun Bistro 5pm Hunter & Smoke
The Bolt Hole 5pm Jez Mead & The Golden Mile
Three Blue Ducks Two Tears In A Bucket
Treehouse 2pm DJ Eva J & Friends
This morning, Pablo, Lulu, Erik and Aurelie competed in a table tennis tournament! It lasted for almost an hour and eventually, Pablo was our grand champion and Aurelie took second place. Lulu also played very well as always and Erik… well, let’s just say it was not Erik’s lucky day!! 🙂
This afternoon we had a travel talk with Ma and Ricardo from Backpackers World Travel. They provided some free pizza and gave us an overview of some top travel destinations around Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Thailand and Fiji. They also had some prizes up for grabs – Alida won a BWT t-shirt, Artjan won a $100 travel voucher and in the final challenge, Lucas won a two-for-one Fraser Island trip!
If you have any more travel-related questions or want some help planning and booking activities, you can find Ma in the student lounge from 12pm-3pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 🙂
Labourer required for a few months on new house build/light commercial build. You will require welding skills, be able to do some concreting and general labour
Hi, looking for someone with some basic mechanical & car repair skills, i have a couple of 60s trucks & 6 cars in need of simple mechanical repair & body work
Must be available to work on call 7 days a week during business hours, no night work. Must speak good English. Long term preferred. Must have experience
Heart and Soul Health Clubs, Byron Bay, are looking for qualified Personal Trainers to join their team. Casual position only required for 2 x 3 hour shifts
Our lovely student Carlos from Mexico took some fantastic photographs at our Cheeky Monkey’s student party last night. We enjoyed free food, free drinks and plenty of chatting, laughing and dancing. It looks like everyone was having a great time!
This afternoon Iara from Brazil and Minato from Japan joined me for Coffee Club. While enjoying coffee and Tim Tams, we chatted about different topics such as skydiving, Australian hospitality, BBQs and popular food in our countries. It was a good opportunity to get to know each other better and practice speaking and listening. Thanks for joining me, Iara and Minato!
Minato is from Japan and this is only her second week at Lexis Byron Bay, but yesterday she scored 100% on her weekly progress test. Congratulations, Minato, keep up the good work!
