Are you passionate about biodiversity, people, being in the field and love a new challenge? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us

Earthwatch Institute is a leading global environmental not for profit organisation, committed to conserving the diversity and integrity of life on Earth to meet the needs of current and future generations.

Founded in 1971, and with five offices around the globe, we aim to empower people to save the natural world. We do this by engaging the community directly in environmental and sustainability experiences through Work (corporate programs), Life (student and teacher programs) and Play (public expeditions). This hands on experience bridges the gap between science and the community, creating an informed society that can translate scientific knowledge into sustainable action.

Earthwatch Institute is the largest citizen science business in Australia. We focus our research on the most critical issues facing our planet (climate change, ocean health, restoring our iconic landscapes and protecting our unique wildlife), and have supported thousands of research expeditions across the globe.

We are a small, yet powerful organisation united in the following values:

Responsibility: The wellbeing of our staff, researchers, volunteers and the environments in which we work is at the core of our operations

Integrity: We act at all times in good faith and with exemplary honesty and transparency

Professionalism: All of our actions demonstrate our commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and service

Inspiration: We are inspired by our work and we seek to inspire others with experiences and knowledge that enable them to take action

Inclusion: We are greater than the sum of our parts; we collaborate with others and bring together diverse backgrounds with dignity, respect and fairness

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated individual to coordinate the delivery and ongoing development of our biodiversity citizen science programs. This will include Bush Blitz TeachLive and community engagement. In addition, our brand new Bees with Backpacks and other new programs as they emerge. This role includes travel to remote and beautiful destination to support field research and will build and maintain important relationships with stakeholders such as teachers, students, public participants, government and corporate partners.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Relations
• Program Marketing, Communications & Growth
• Risk & Incident Management
• Other Duties

About you

You’re passionate about biodiversity, proactive and ambitious with a can-do attitude. You consider your organisation, communication and relationship building skills to be key strengths. You’re excited by working in remote field locations and facilitating amazing experiences. You’re comfortable in learning how to work with bees. You successfully work autonomously as well as effectively within a small team environment. You’re keen to be supported by other high performing colleagues, within a culture that promotes collaboration and outside the box thinking.

The Essentials

Requirements

• Be an Australian citizen or hold a valid work visa for full time work in Australia
• Hold a valid Australian driving license
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• Up to date Qualification/Certification in First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Degree from recognised tertiary institution in a relevant field (environmental science, conservation biology or similar)

Skills/Competencies

• Sound knowledge of biodiversity science
• Comfortable in learning to work with bees
• Strong organisational skills, with experience in project management, ideally a citizen science or science communications program
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating small groups in remote locations
• Ability to network and inspire others including the ability to connect with and instruct diverse teams of people

• Community engagement and event facilitation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft packages
• Sound understanding of the value and key concepts of citizen science and behaviour change
• Ability to travel intrastate and interstate (dependant on Government direction) and to work outside of normal working hours when required

Desirable attributes

• Experience in program budgets
• Grant or proposal writing experience
• GIS
• Competency in 4WD off road

Key selection criteria

• A demonstrated understanding of biodiversity and a sound understanding of the key concepts of citizen science and behaviour change
• Confidence in effective communication, including networking, building relationships and motivating a diverse range of people
• Strong organisational skills, with experience in project management/program coordination
• Experienced in facilitating small groups, ideally in remote locations
• Happy to train/work with bees
• A collaborative team member, who easily builds rapport and can contribute to a positive work culture

What we offer

MODE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time. 1 year fixed term contract

SALARY: As agreed, plus 10% superannuation and 20 days’ annual leave

STAFF BENEFITS:

• Supportive small team environment
• Green office space in Carlton, close to public transport links
• Flexible work arrangements
• Intra and interstate travel (dependant on Government health directives)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging option
• Professional Development with upskilling support

REPORTS TO: Biodiversity Manager

POSITION TITLES THAT REPORT TO THIS POSITION: None

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Earthwatch employees, volunteers/interns, Earthwatch international staff,

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS: Scientists, Suppliers, Trusts and Foundations, Corporates, Government, NGO Networks, Land managers, Education sector, Program IT providers

Love the sound of this opportunity, but can’t check 100% of the boxes, get in touch! Send your queries to [email protected] using the subject line: Program Coordinator - Biodiversity enquiry via EthicalJobs or call us on (03) 9016 7590.

A position description is attached.