BirdLife Australia - $80-90k – Carlton VICBirdLife Australia is on a mission to put birds and nature on the path to recovery within a decade.
With over 350,000 supporters, donors, volunteers, campaigners and members, you will join over 140 staff across Australia, and a network of more than 40 voluntary community groups.
Together, our growing network of people stand together to help us protect Australia's unique birdlife.The opportunityThis role will develop and deliver key support, governance, capacity building and training initiatives for recovery coordinators and advisors aimed at improving outcomes for Australian birds, focusing on preventing extinction and ensuring the effective implementation and evaluation of recovery coordinator actions.What you need to knowTo be successful in this role you will need university qualifications in ecology or another relevant discipline with at least three years' experience working in the field of applied conservation.
Strong knowledge of species recovery, management of threats and conservation solutions, and technical expertise in species conservation are essential for this role.
Analytical skills, including managing and analysing datasets, and knowledge of other tools, including MERIT, will be highly valued, as will an appreciation and understanding of science-based conservation, and a desire to find practical solutions to managing human-wildlife conflicts.This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE) offered on a maximum term contract initially.
Continuation of the role will be subject to available funding.
The position is preferably based in Victoria in the National Office in Carlton.
Alternative locations will be considered based on strategic merit.Applicants must possess corresponding work rights to be eligible for appointment, a current national police check (NPC), a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) (or willingness to obtain) and evidence of qualifications (if applicable).BirdLife Australia is an equal opportunity employer.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr