Engagement Manager (Citizen Science)

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

 

BirdLife is looking for someone who ‘gets’ birds and birders and has the skills and imagination to make fresh connections and grow established ones.

This is an exciting new position for a dynamic birder with a great understanding of the birding community, a track record in data collection and management, a competent grasp on digital technology, a drive for bird conservation and a natural gift to connect with people.

The ideal candidate would be equally at home with supporting Citizen Scientists in their conservation work and contributing to the development and implementation of a Science and Conservation technology roadmap.

This role ensures that the valuable data BirdLife citizen scientists, partners in government, NGO, science and the Indigenous community collect can shine for conservation.

YOU WILL DO THIS BY:

• Working with the Citizen Science Program Leader, ICT and Digital Transformation Lead and technology review team, to develop and implement a Science and Conservation technology roadmap to enable the Bird Conservation Strategy
• Overseeing the day-to-day management of birdata
• Contributing to building the BirdLife Citizen Science community
• Managing a small team and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.

STATUS AND REMUNERATION:

This is a full-time position offered on a 3-year contract. This position is based at the BirdLife Australia’s National Office, Carlton, Melbourne. Salary starting at $79,800 per annum plus 10% Superannuation.

For more role details refer to the position description attached below or email enquiries to HR@birdlife.org.au                   

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST:

• Hold a relevant degree and/or demonstrated experience in Science and/or Conservation
• Extensive experience in citizen science monitoring programs
• Demonstrated experience in engaging volunteers and nature lovers
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, planning and project management experience
• Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively
• Have valid Australian work rights with permission to work
• Submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key skills and criteria to Golo Maurer at HR@birdlife.org.au                   

CLOSING DATE: APPLICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE CLOSE ON TUESDAY 15 MARCH 2022.

Please note BirdLife Australia does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

At BirdLife we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from diverse groups and communities