IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Birds Australia and Bird Observation & Conservation Australia have merged to form a new organisation called BirdLife Australia. Through BirdLife Australia we are integrating our conservation, research, education and members programs to be more effective over a wider range of activities. We have formed the biggest national bird conservation organisation in Australia with a membership of over 10,000 and an increased presence in all States and Territories.
An exciting opportunity now exists to work within BirdLife Australia during our first year of operation. Although newly formed, the merged organisation brings together Birds Australia’s and BOCA’s collective experience and over 200 years of history of working for Australia’s native birds. Since 2000, Birds Australia (now BirdLife Australia) has been the key organisation implementing on-ground recovery actions for the conservation of Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo and we are developing a recovery program for other threatened cockatoos in the south west of Western Australia.
We are seeking a talented person to manage this multi-faceted conservation program. The successful applicant will manage a number of staff delivering existing on-ground conservation and monitoring programs for threatened cockatoos. She or he will help to further develop the on-ground conservation program and be an effective advocate for threatened cockatoos in the region.
Applicants must have project and staff management experience and a demonstrated track record in delivering outcomes for conservation projects. Excellent communication, negotiation and strategic thinking skills are critical. The successful applicant will demonstrate an understanding of large-scale conservation and landscape ecology and be a demonstrated self-starter. The preferred candidate will have experience in community-based conservation initiatives and have existing networks in the conservation sector. An understanding of or experience in planning legislation in WA and experience in working with threatened species will be highly regarded. A ‘C’ Class driver’s licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
The position is full time for a fixed term to 31st December 2013. Salary range: $61,147 to $66,155 dependent on experience + 9% superannuation.
Download a full job description with selection criteria here
Enquiries about the position may be directed to Cheryl Gole at 0428 934 958.
Applications addressing all selection criteria, and including a cover letter and resume should be sent to Cheryl Gole by Friday 3rd February; send to
cheryl.gole@birdlife.org.au
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