BirdLife Australia is proud to be the nation's largest bird conservation organisation. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, our aim is clear: to create a bright future for Australia's birds.
We have been a voice for Australia's birdlife for well over a century, protecting birds and their habitats through our robust programs and informed advocacy. It is the powerful passion of our members and supporters which keeps us moving forward and gives us our strength. With active branches and groups across the country,we are able to tap into local issues as well as understanding the bigger picture.
Our mission is to make a real and positive difference for Australia's birds. Over the years our conservation work has achieved beneficial results for a wide range of different species. Our experience and specialised knowledge combined with our ability to unite and inspire the bird-loving community means that we can act quickly and decisively at local, state and national levels.
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IMPORTANT:This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
BirdLife Australia is seeking a skilled project coordinator to implement a range of recovery actions for woodland birds. The role will sit within BirdLife Australia’s Woodland Birds Program which uses flagship bird species to engage communities in managing native habitat to reduce critical threats to woodland birds. This is an excellent opportunity to help protect threatened woodland birds and their habitat, while working within a team of highly driven and passionate people at BirdLife Australia.
The role includes responsibility for:
Managing and delivering externally funded project contracts, including tasks such as landholder liaison, volunteer management, OHS and database curation. Managing and delivering related project contracts, and staff working on these contracts as required.
Engaging community members in recovery actions for threatened woodland birds, such as the bi-annual Swift Parrot-Regent Honeyeater surveys.
Building the capacity of our network through providing information and advice, workshops and survey coordination.
Coordinating and/or assisting at woodland bird project workshops and field days.
Coordinating and promoting the bi-annual Regent Honeyeater-Swift Parrot volunteer surveys, as well as managing the mainland sightings database.
Complex data analysis and reporting on project outcomes.
(Please see Position Description for a full list of criteria).
Location: Birdlife Australia National Office, Melbourne.
To apply please send CV and applications addressing selection criteria to caroline.wilson@birdlife.org.au by 5pm 19th January. For enquires call Caroline Wilson on 0408 668 070.
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.
