Visitation Officer

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Location: Melbourne CBD
Full Time, Fixed Term (21 December 2012)

Join one of Australia's leading conservation organisations.  Bush Heritage acquires and manages land of outstanding conservation value and works in partnership with other landowners.   With 33 reserves, representing nearly 1 million hectares, this is an organisation that has excelled in delivering conservation outcomes. You will be essential to ensuring it can grow to fulfil its vision of protecting 1% of Australia by 2025.

The Visitation Officer will be responsible for providing support across the organisation with regards to accessing our properties.  A core component of your work will be in the coordination and management of donor visits and self- guided access.  While this is a predominantly an administration role you will be required to attend and group manage several guided tours throughout the season.  To be successful the Visitation Officer will be a highly organised individual, with strong event management experience and administration and communication skills.  You will have experience in group leadership in outdoor settings and a good understanding of OH&S considerations.   
This is a full time role (38hr/week) 18 months fixed term (with a possible scope to extend).

To apply, please address the selection criteria listed in the Position Description available below and send applications (including CV and cover letter) to Katrina Blake atemployment@bushheritage.org.au

Applications close: Sunday 26 June 2011