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Great Barrier Reef Fisheries Campaign Manager

Australian Marine Conservation Society

Our oceans need you. Make a difference as you work to protect the marine wildlife of our Great Barrier Reef. As the Australian Marine Conservation Society’s Great Barrier Reef Fisheries Campaign Manager, your role is to be a catalyst for change – leading our work with fisheries stakeholders to help protect the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef and the abundance of marine life it supports. 

  • Location: Brisbane preferred, elsewhere in Queensland considered
  • Salary: $80-90,000 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 10% Super 
  • Hours: Full time (38 hours/week). The role requires some travel and occasional work outside normal hours
  • Contract period: Initial two-year contract with potential to extend dependent on funding

Purpose of the position:

The Great Barrier Reef is under increasing pressure. Climate change is the most significant threat to our Reef, but unsustainable fishing is adding to the pressure, depleting its wildlife and habitats. The Reef’s capacity to endure and recover from the impacts of climate change will be enhanced by reducing the burden of ecologically damaging commercial fishing. 

As the Great Barrier Reef Fisheries Campaign Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of our work to protect and conserve the Great Barrier Reef by improving the management of high-risk fisheries operating in the Reef. You will work with the AMCS Fisheries and Great Barrier Reef teams and in collaboration with partner organisations, fisheries stakeholders and government to deliver environmental and sustainability improvements to the Reef’s fisheries.

Key functions:

  • Develop and lead the implementation of campaign strategy and the AMCS Great Barrier Reef fisheries program.
  • Develop policy solutions and lead on advocacy, including providing technical expertise into government processes.
  • Build support and engagement amongst fisheries stakeholders, including the commercial fishing industry, recreational fishers and fisheries scientists, to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Support the delivery of campaign communications, working in collaboration with the AMCS Communications team.

Primary tasks and responsibilities:

Campaign Coordination

  • Coordinate AMCS’s work to ensure the future sustainability of Great Barrier Reef fisheries, leading the development and implementation of our work and campaign plans.
  • Collaborate with AMCS’s Fisheries, Great Barrier Reef and other teams to deliver on campaign goals and objectives.
  • Collaborate with partners in other conservation organisations to deliver on campaign goals and objectives.

Policy Development and Advocacy

  • Undertake policy advocacy with decision makers, government and stakeholders.
  • Engage with government consultation processes relating to the management of Great Barrier Reef fisheries.
  • Liaise and work with stakeholders, including the fishing industry, community groups and scientists, to build support for improvements in Great Barrier Reef fisheries management.
  • Represent AMCS in relevant stakeholder forums (meetings, working groups etc.)
  • Write technical submissions to Queensland and Federal government consultations on Great Barrier Reef fisheries issues.
  • Engage and supervise external consultants to deliver research and technical reports.

Communications

  • Work with the AMCS Communications team to develop a communications, media and digital engagement strategy to build awareness of and engage the public with fishing issues in the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Represent AMCS in the media on fisheries issues in the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Support AMCS communications work on Reef fisheries issues by providing content for the AMCS website, social media, supporter emails and campaign materials.

Other Responsibilities

  • Ensure AMCS staff and Board are briefed on Great Barrier Reef fisheries issues.
  • Work with the AMCS fundraising team to support the long-term sustainability of AMCS’s work to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Represent AMCS to its members, supporters, government, industry and the wider community as needed.

Essential selection criteria

  • At least two years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Significant knowledge of and experience in fisheries management and sustainability.
  • Experience working with and engaging different stakeholders, including fishers, fishery managers, scientists and government.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a small team and with partner organisations, as well as being a self-starter, comfortable working with limited supervision.
  • The ability to develop, plan and implement work plans and projects, including the ability to prioritise competing demands.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commitment to protecting the marine environment. 

Desirable selection criteria

  • An understanding of Queensland and Federal politics, fisheries legislation/policy and marine conservation legislation/policy.
  • Experience of producing public or campaign communications materials (digital and hard copy).
  • Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. environmental management or fisheries sciences).

Accountability

The position reports directly to the AMCS Fisheries & Threatened Species Campaigns Manager.

About AMCS

We are Australia’s only national charity dedicated solely to protecting our precious ocean wildlife. We are staffed by a committed group of scientists, educators and passionate advocates who have defended Australia’s oceans for over 50 years. AMCS works on the big issues that risk our ocean wildlife. Together, we have protected critical ocean ecosystems with marine reserves around the nation, including Ningaloo and the Great Barrier Reef. We have led the movement to ban whaling, stopped super-trawlers, and protected threatened and endangered species like the Australian sea lion. Together, our community of ocean lovers defends our oceans every day.

AMCS is an equal opportunities employer. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.

Please Note: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. That is, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work.

For more information about the position contact Tooni Mahto, AMCS Fisheries and Threatened Species Campaigns Manager via email [email protected] or on 07 3846 6777.

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