RED EARTH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Relationship Manager - Northern Territory, Lake Mungo & the Hawkesbury
With an extensive background in relationship and account management, Amanda partners with schools and adult groups throughout their Red Earth customer experience to help facilitate meaningful cultural immersions. Amanda is passionate about youth mentoring, interior styling and being inspired by the world.
Archie's extensive experience of more than ten years in the creative design industry, where he specialized in multimedia production, social media strategy, marketing, and branding, adds a fresh perspective to our team at Red Earth. He is responsible for updating and developing effective marketing collaterals, campaigns, and promotions that will help maintain the company's brand presence in the market. When he is not working, Archie enjoys doing video karaoke, walking his dog, practising Zumba, and managing his café as his hobbies.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Founder
- Member of the Office Support Team
Arthur founded Red Earth in 2011 after spending 9 months volunteering in Cape York and being blown away by the beauty of the region, the people and culture. He is passionate about creating opportunities for Traditional Owners and students to connect and be agents for change in their communities.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Field Operations Manager - Cape York
With considerable experience in cross-cultural work, business administration, and customer service, Brett has gained excellent interpersonal and organizational skills that he applies to his role in the Cape York region. Brett brings with him over 11 years of experience working in remote homelands across Arnhem Land, NT, as a pilot and homeland liaison. His passion is working with people and helping broaden horizons to flourish in all areas of life. Additionally, he enjoys fixing things, tinkering with all things mechanical, and spending quality time with his family.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Project Manager - Delivery & Operations
With a diverse skill set, Bruce is responsible for all community investment and hands-on project work across all regions. Bruce has a trade background, has taught Industrial Technology and VET subjects in Secondary Schools, and has worked in the Outdoor Education sector. Bruce's passion is seeing Traditional Owners and their Families continue culture and develop relationships with immersion groups
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Relationship Manager - Cape York
With a diverse background in a variety of sectors across the globe, Cassie has a proven track record in fostering positive relationships, and is deeply passionate about building bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, striving to create a stronger and more inclusive society.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Field Operations Manager - Northern Territory, Lake Mungo & the Hawkesbury
Harry takes care of the nuts and bolts of immersion in the Top End, where he has connections with Traditional Owners and their families across the region. As a keen mountain bike rider, outside of work he's (usually) avoiding injury sailing down steep trails in nearby National Parks.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Travel Operations Manager - Northern Territory, Lake Mungo & the Hawkesbury
Helen has an extensive background in student travel, with experience organising educational trips both within Australia and internationally. She has joined the Red Earth team to manage the travel operations for the Central and Lake Mungo regions, as well as to support students to engage with and learn from Traditional Owners and their community. In her free time, she enjoys running and preparing for her next travel destination.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Head of Region - Cape York
Izzie joined Red Earth after spending many years workng and running safaris and training guides in Africa and then more recently wilderness adventures and developing and runnng educational programs in Australia. Her passion lies in wishing to create a gateway into fantastic immersive and life changing experiences and with decades of travel behind her she is always looking for new ways of doing this. When not working she loves travelling to remote places, running long distances and spending time with her family and friends at the beach or in the ocean.
Job Titles:
- Business Development - Sales
After spending 5 years as a guide in many remote areas around Australia, Kelly is passionate about encouraging others to explore our beautiful country. Kelly also owned and operated a boutique hotel in country Victoria for 7 years and loves creating memorable experiences for customers. Kelly also enjoys yoga, dancing, being on stage and spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Travel Operations Manager - Northern Territory, Lake Mungo & the Hawkesbury
Kerrie heads up the Central Australia & Lake Mungo team. She brings a broad knowledge base from a MA in Int. Development and Education and a considerable background in Outdoor Education, teaching, and operating international school expeditions. Kerrie is passionate about collaborating with her team to deliver educational and meaningful immersions that are co-designed with Traditional Owners. Outside of work Kerrie loves to draw and explore Australia in her van.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Field Operations Manager - Cape York
Lance is responsible for supporting Red Earth's Leaders and Assistants. He brings tremendous experience in the people and culture space, and has a genuine desire to see those around him thrive. Lance loves exploring and learning all he can about the wild and wonderful world around him.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Head of Region - Northern Territory, Lake Mungo & the Hawkesbury
Leigh oversees everything Top End, working closely with the team to make sure we delivery meaningful, engaging and life-changing immersions to the highest standard. Outside of work, Leigh's top passions are running, photography, family time and watching sport.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Director of Operations - Delivery & Operations
Nick oversees the delivery team, working closely with Heads of Region and Staffing to ensure the best immersions possible. After 6 years with Red Earth, he is as committed as ever to providing Traditional Owners the opportunity to host student groups on country on their own terms. Zoomy runner.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Travel Operations Manager - Cape York
Penny has come on board at Red Earth to help ensure all immersions to Cape York are planned out meticulously. She brings with her over 25 years of experience across travel operations, recently working for Supply Nation to connect Indigenous businesses with corporate and government procurement departments.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Office Support Team
- Staffing Manager
Rob is responsible the recruitment and development of all immersion staff. He loves setting others up for success, knowing this will lead to impactful experiences for participants and Traditional Owners. He's mad about basketball, good food and terrible action films.
Equipped with more than 10 years of administrative experience, having worked with senior-level executives across several industries, Rosemarie brings her passion for organization and attention to detail to Red Earth. In her free time, she loves reading mystery novels or watching police procedural series.
Job Titles:
- Finance Manager
- Member of the Office Support Team
With over 20 years of finance and operations experience across various industries, Samantha brings a wealth of knowledge to our team at Red Earth. She is at her happiest when we're all getting our admin stuff done so she can crunch the numbers. Fun fact: we have three Sams on our team, but Sam is the OG-the original Sam who joined us first.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Sam has a background in outdoor education and in helping social enterprises like us grow, so they can make more impact where it matters. She is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and driving positive change through progressive, meaningful experiences.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- Member of the Office Support Team
With an extensive background in logistics and management, Stuart joined the Red Earth team to support its ongoing growth. In his role, he merges his diverse skillset with a passion for reconciliation. He can often be found cycling very long distances for fun (we're still unsure why).