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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Lance is committed to fostering meaningful connections between students and First Nations communities. His diverse background in customer service, operations, and cultural engagement uniquely equips him to manage immersive programmes in Cape York. Lance’s approach prioritises respect, safety, and authentic cultural exchange, creating impactful, sustainable experiences that honour Indigenous heritage and foster mutual understanding.

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 First Nations businesses with corporate and government procurement departments.

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 First Nations and non-First Nations communities, striving to create a stronger and more inclusive society.

Ben is the Field Operations Manager for the combined regions of the Top End and Central Australia. With a robust background in outdoor education, conservation, and ecosystem management, Ben has dedicated his career to exploring and preserving Australia's diverse landscapes. His experience includes leading wilderness expeditions, serving as a park ranger, and managing land resources. Ben enjoys spending time in nature and guiding people on outdoor adventures that encourage reflection on their relationship with the natural world and the diverse cultures and perspectives that exist within it.

Helen has an extensive background in coordinating student travel, with experience organising educational trips both within Australia and internationally. She joined the Red Earth team to manage the travel operations and logistics for the Central and Lake Mungo regions, and more recently Top End and the Hawkesbury. She looks to continue supporting students to engage with and learn from Traditional Owners and their community. In her free time, she enjoys running and preparing for her next holiday destination.

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.

Previously based in the APY Lands of Central Australia, Sarah worked with Traditional Owners in art centres and with the national park to develop cultural tours and workshops for the public. She is passionate about creating opportunities for people to connect with remote Indigenous Australia in hopes it will foster a deeper understanding of the importance of country, culture and history.

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.

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.

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.

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.