Your new organisation

BirdLife 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 150 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 opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful coordination and delivery of a ‘Birds on Farms’ habitat restoration project in the ACT-to-Yass region.  The coordinator will work with landholders and other stakeholders to delivery scientifically robust, cost-effective habitat management on rural properties in accordance with the interventions outlined within BirdLife Australia’s Temperate Woodland Bird Conservation Action Plan.

To be successful in this role, you will need tertiary qualifications in Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related field, a demonstrated knowledge of bird conservation in Australia and experience working successfully with rural community groups on land management.  A demonstrated ability in managing projects and budgets is essential.  Proficiency with mapping tools and relevant technical programs (e.g., ArcGIS or statistical analysis packages) is a desirable criteria, as is experience in threatened species management and recovery.

What you need to know 

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) role offered on a maximum term contract.  Please note, that this project is based in the ACT-to-Yass region.  It is expected that the successful applicant would work from their home office (or similar) situated within or immediately adjoining the project area.  Alternative locations will be considered based on strategic merit.