The role

The CLAWS Project Officer will coordinate the delivery of the Cat Laws and Wildlife Survival Working Group (CLAWS) project ‘Reducing Roaming Felis catus’ (CSGL24012) funded by State NRM and sponsored by OHCG. The position is funded as 0.6FTE (22.5 hours per week) until 30 April 2028 with workdays by negotiation. Some activities will be required to be delivered outside of normal working hours with potential travel within the region.

The project will contribute to wildlife protection with increased awareness of the impacts of roaming cats on wildlife and includes feral cat control and developing a better understanding of the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in partnership with UWA.

Project activities include delivering community workshops and education sessions, coordinating subsidies for cat enclosures, supporting UWA PhD toxoplasmosis research and raising awareness of the project through media platforms.

The successful applicant will work under the operational guidance of CLAWS as the project steering group with employment administration provided by OHCG. Commencement date for this role is on or after 27 January 2026.

Our organisations

Cat Laws and Wildlife Survival Working Group (CLAWS) is committed to preserving biodiversity and increasing public awareness regarding the detrimental impacts of roaming cats on local wildlife. CLAWS was established in 2019 with support from Oyster Harbour Catchment Group.

CLAWS collaborates with stakeholders to address the complexities of managing roaming cats and encourage better cat control and containment. This work is carried out through education, community engagement, research, and advocacy for regulatory changes. Additionally, CLAWS highlights the various zoonotic diseases that cats can carry, which can be transmitted to humans and livestock.

As a non-incorporated group, CLAWS funding and employees are auspiced by Oyster Harbour Catchment Group Inc. under a sponsorship agreement. OHCG is based in Mt Barker, WA, where we co-ordinate and implement natural resource management in the Oyster Harbour catchment and surrounding areas.

Requirements for the role

• Experience in project management with competing priorities in natural resource management or similar, with an interest in protecting native wildlife. 
• Strong community engagement experience with varied target audiences including school students.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, self-motivated and with attention to detail.
• Ability to apply for and maintain a Working with Children check.
• Current C-class WA Driver’s licence.
• Must have permanent Australian residency.

See the position description attached below for further information about this role.

Commencement date for this role is on or after 27th January 2026.