Birds on Farms Project Officer (Lockyer-Toowoomba)

Your new organisation

BirdLife Australia is on a mission to put birds and nature on the path to recovery within a decade. With over 350,000 supporters, donors, volunteers, campaigners and members, you will join over 150 staff across Australia, and a network of more than 40 voluntary community groups. Together, our growing network of people stand together to help us protect Australia’s unique birdlife.

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to assist the Project’s Coordinator in the implementation of a new Birds on Farms habitat restoration project in the Lockyer-Toowoomba region in Queensland. The project aims to develop Habitat Restoration Plans with local landholders to restore woodland habitat, landscape connectivity, and populations of woodland birds on private rural properties, in accordance with the interventions outlined within BirdLife Australia’s Temperate Woodland Bird Conservation Action Plan.

To be successful in this role, you will need tertiary qualifications in Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related field, a demonstrated knowledge of woodland birds and their conservation in Australia, and experience working with volunteers and the rural community. A current driver’s licence is essential. Proficiency with mapping tools and relevant technical programs (e.g., ArcGIS or statistical analysis packages) is a desirable criteria, as is experience in threatened species management and recovery.

What you need to know

This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) role offered on a fixed-term contract for the initial appointment, and continuation will be subject to available funding. Please note, that this project is based in the Lockyer-Toowoomba area. It is expected that the successful applicant would be based in a home office situated within or adjoining the regional project area. Alternative locations will be considered based on strategic merit.