Join a dynamic team with a successful track record in achieving change to address one of the leading threats facing Australia’s wildlife.

Position: Conservation Officer – Tasmania

Reports to: Conservation Director Basis: Part-time – 2-3 days per week

Location: Tasmania (statewide)

Duration: One-year contract, extension possible

Salary range: $75,000-85,000 pro-rata plus super, depending on skills and experience

The Conservation Officer – Tasmania will involve developing and implementing outreach and advocacy activities to strengthen the effective management and control of feral deer in Tasmania and safeguard some of Tasmania’s iconic places.

The role will have a strong focus on building successful relationships with diverse stakeholders and raising the profile of the impacts that feral deer are having on the natural environment.

About the Conservation Team

Invasive species are one of the biggest threats facing Australia’s native biodiversity. Unless we take action, work with others and speak out, Australia’s biodiversity crisis will only worsen. The Invasive Species Council conservation team aims to tackle some of our most challenging invasive species threats and drive systemic reform to Australia’s biosecurity system and environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Promote the work, positions and strategic directions of the Invasive Species Council.
• Develop and execute advocacy and outreach strategies in collaboration with staff and key stakeholders.
• Lead selected priority advocacy campaigns, including feral deer in Tasmania.
• Deploy communications and engagement strategies using various mediums, including traditional and social media, events and forums.
• Establish mechanisms for the community to contribute to campaign outcomes.
• Engage with and advocate directly to decision makers and key stakeholders .
• Maintain the organisation’s emphasis on credible science-based information.
• Develop and maintain networks and relationships with people and organisations that align with campaign and organisational objectives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to assist with fundraising efforts.
• Prepare progress and performance reports.
• Proactively contribute to a positive and values driven culture with the team and organisation.
• Other duties determined by the Conservation Director from time to time.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• Experience building coalitions across diverse sectors/interest groups to develop and promote shared objectives.
• Experience designing and delivering successful advocacy campaigns, outreach or communication programs.
• Capacity to understand and communicate with law and policy-makers, scientists, journalists and the public about invasive species threats.
• Demonstrated project development, campaign planning and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously as part of a geographically dispersed team to develop and deliver shared projects.
• Willingness to travel intrastate and interstate, often for several days at a time.

Desirable

• Detailed understanding of invasive species and biosecurity issues and related state and federal laws and policies.
• Extensive networks in the agriculture, environmental and/or natural resource management sectors.
• Experience working with an environmental NGO.
• Fundraising experience.

Location

Tasmania (statewide).

A position description is attached.