Devil Sitter
Learn to love winter as a Devil Sitter
- Your Winternship host: Devils@Cradle
- Location: Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Your winternship
Clock in for the only babysitting job that doesn't require Bluey on repeat – looking after Tasmanian devils at Devils@Cradle Wildlife Sanctuary. As the Devil Sitter Wintern, you'll be keeping a watchful eye on the wide-awake devil joeys who'd rather stay up all night having a yarn than hibernate through winter. Forget lullabies, we're accepting tone-deaf applicants ready to communicate exclusively via screech.
You’ll need a high noise-tolerance as these babies' big voices don't match their tiny bodies – especially Barnsey, who's been known to hit decibels heard from the snowy peak of Cradle Mountain.
After prepping milk bottles and late-night snacks, you’ll be tasked with getting the beds cosy and toasty for the carnivorous cuties’ bedtime routines – just remember who prefers a firm pillow to a soft one or you might get a nip in the ankles.
Once your duties are complete, you've got the green light to raid the marshmallow stash and toast them over the open fire.
At the end of the evening, try not to shed a tear when you bid farewell to your new furry friends. Leave safe in the knowledge that winter nights are better spent swapping stories around a fire than being streamed on a screen.
Become a Winter Person with a Winternship.
Entries open 6:00pm AEST, Monday 26th May 2025 and close 11:59pm AEST, Tuesday 17 June 2025. By applying for this Winternship you agree to the T&Cs.
The finer details
- Take charge of the evening feeding frenzy, from bottle prep to delivering snacks to our hungry little devils.
- Keep an eye on those mischievous devils, monitoring their wellbeing and very devilish behaviour.
- Politely, but firmly, escort any surprise visitors – looking at you, wombats and quolls – out of the devil VIP areas.
- Do your best to maintain peace and quiet around sleeping areas...but good luck when Barnsey’s around. The man’s got a presence!
- Comfortable working in the great outdoors during chilly Tassie nights.
- A lover of furry little creatures that like to keep things lively long after sunset.
- A patient, calm demeanour to keep up with late-night energy bursts.
- Ability to negotiate even the cutest baby devil back into its bed.
- A good listener with a soft spot for wildlife stories, conservation and the occasional growl.
- Willing to forgo your nightly scroll-sesh for a night of stars, screeches and marshmallows.
- A behind-the-scenes experience with one of Tasmania’s most famous protected species at Devils@Cradle.
- Return flights to Tasmania.
- Car hire.
- Two nights' accommodation.
- A selection of Tasmanian treats.
You will leave with an intimate new perspective on Tasmania’s beloved devils, and a belly full of marshmallows.
Winter Itineraries
Bundle the best Off Season experiences into a DIY road trip with these Winternship-inspired itineraries.
Alone-inspired adventures
4 days in Tasmania's wild west
Whisky, wine and wellness
3 days in Hobart and Turrakana / Tasman Peninsula
Truffles, cultural tours and animals
4 day loop of Tasmania's north west
Caves, creatures and Cataract Gorge
4 days in Launceston and surrounds
Wine glasses, wombats and wild coastlines
3 days in Binalong Bay and Freycinet
Culture, cuisine and cold dips
3 days in Hobart and the Huon Valley
Wheels, wine and whisky
3 days in Derby and Launceston
Saunas, soups and starry skies
3 days in Buckland and Bicheno
Snow, wilderness and history
4 days in the west and Cradle Mountain
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