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Friends of the Earth

Nanotechnology Project Coordinator


Employer: Friends of the Earth
Work Type/s: Full Time, Part Time
Classification/s: Advocacy & Campaigns, Environment & Sustainability, Policy & Research, Project Management
Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)
Location: Melbourne

Job posted on: 27 January, 2012.
Applications close: 14 February, 2012.

  • Location: Melbourne, Brisbane or by negotiation

Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) is a decentralised, volunteer-driven organisation committed to achieving ecological sustainability and social justice. The FoEA Nanotechnology Project has existed since 2005. Its aim is to achieve precautionary management of nanotechnology’s environment and health risks, just oversight of social and economic dimensions, and to ensure that public participation guides nanotechnology decision making (see http://nano.foe.org.au).

The Nanotechnology Project coordinator’s primary responsibility is to facilitate the development, and ensure implementation, of the strategic plan agreed on an annual basis by the Nanotechnology Project collective. The coordinator maintains an overarching view of the political, commercial and scientific landscapes, and supports other members of the collective to contribute effectively to achieve the project’s aims.

The coordinator is expected to exercise a high degree of leadership and independent judgement in
the week-to-week implementation of the plan, however, key issues of policy and strategy must be
decided in conjunction with the other members of the collective.

The Nanotechnology Project is committed to skill sharing and flat decision making structures.
Collective members should wherever possible share roles of responsibility and representation with
the coordinator.

A full position description is attached below.

Questions can be directed to Dr Gregory Crocetti by email at gregory.crocetti[@]foe.org.au or on 0403 733 628.

How to apply for this job

Applicants are requested to send a CV that includes two referees and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria to Dr Gregory Crocetti gregory.crocetti[@]foe.org.au, using the subject: Nanotechnology Project Coordinator application via EthicalJobs.

Applications are due by end Tuesday 14 February 2012.

Interviews will be conducted Monday-Tuesday 20-21 February in Melbourne.

Supporting materials FoEA Nanotechnology Project Coordinator 2012.pdf — PDF document, 67Kb