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Forest Black-Cockatoo Project Coordinator
Date Added: Monday, 13 April 2015
Description:
An exciting opportunity has opened at BirdLife Australia to contribute to the recovery of the endangered Baudin’s Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus baudinii) and the Forest Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii naso), collectively referred to as Forest Black-Cockatoos.
Based in Perth, this position will work to acquit a Lotterywest grant received by BirdLife Australia. The project is modelled on BirdLife Australia’s decade-long recovery program for Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris) and will involve the community, various government and non-government organisations including the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW), orchardists, universities and schools.
The role will also liaise with relevant BirdLife Australia projects in WA and nationally to harness synergies and opportunities for additional funding.
Very little is known about the population size and dynamics of the two types of Forest Black-Cockatoos, their seasonal movements and habitat use.
The project coordinator will work to build capacity in the community to clarify these aspects of the species’ biology, with one key element of the work being the establishment of a waterhole count survey methodology to enable an annual snapshot census of the populations of both species.
The role will also work to promote Forest Black-Cockatoo conservation in schools and local communities, identify and assess critical habitat features for the two species, and develop promotional materials.
The role involves working collaboratively with relevant NRM and community groups, local governments and volunteers and will require effective communication, including the planning and delivery of community training workshops.
The position is initially offered as full-time 2 year contract, with ongoing extensions subject to available funding and acceptable performance. The position is based at the BirdLife Australia office in Floreat, Western Australia. The applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and currently entitled to work in Australia without restriction.
A full job description with selection criteria can be downloaded from: http://birdlife.org.au/who-we-are/our-organisation/employment <http://birdlife.org.au/who-we-are/our-organisation/employment>
Please send applications addressing the selection criteria and a copy of your CV to Dean Ingwersen, WA Program Manager: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For further information contact Dean Ingwersen: (03) 9347 0757 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Salary/Conditions: $61,300 to $67,900 (pro rata) plus 9.5% superannuation.
Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April, 2015.
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