BirdLife Australia is Australia’s largest bird conservation charity – with over 380,000 supporters nationally and counting.
As we expand our urgent conservation work in response to Australia’s extinction crisis, our team is growing too. We’re looking for skilled and passionate people to join us in saving birds and nature, and we offer careers in science, conservation and research, campaigns and advocacy, fundraising, community engagement and more.
With a career at BirdLife Australia, you’ll be working closely with other like-minded people to make a real difference for Australia’s threatened birds. You’ll also enjoy:
The Individual Giving Manager leads a specialised team focused on increasing philanthropic income, community fundraising and BirdLife’s donor base. The role supports the Fundraising and Marketing team in executing fundraising strategies and programs across various channels to achieve and surpass organisational goals.
To be successful in this role, you will need at least five years of experience in a fundraising and/or or a related field, and your expertise will include team management and experience in a mix of direct marketing fundraising and e-campaigns, donor stewarding, writing and data analysis. A strong understanding of CRM systems, combined with a proven ability to extract insights from data and marketing analytics will be highly valued. An ability to interpret and communicate technical and scientific information into plain language will also be valued. The position description sets out the selection criteria relevant to this role.
This is an ongoing, full-time position (1.0 FTE). Please note, that this is a hybrid position working in a home-based environment and in the national office in Carlton, Victoria.
For further information please refer to the Position Description. Any questions can be directed to Fiona Bell-Scott c/- people@birdlife.org.au.
Applications close at midnight, Sunday, 17 November 2024.
Your application must include a cover letter, a statement briefly addressing the selection criteria and your current resume. Please submit completed applications to people@birdlife.org.au.
Applicants must possess corresponding work rights to be eligible for appointment and a current national police check (NPC) (or willingness to obtain).
BirdLife Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Description
Through the National Recovery Team and working with multiple stakeholders, this role will support and enable the implementation of key recovery actions and initiatives identified in the National Recovery Plan for the Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolour). This role will also contribute to key evaluation, learnings and improvements in governance, coordination and the communications’ requirements for the National Recovery Team and National Recovery Plan, amongst other things.
To be successful in this role you will need a degree in ecology or another relevant discipline with at least five years’ experience working in the field of applied conservation. Strong technical knowledge of species recovery and species conservation, management of threats and conservation solutions, and strong relationship building skills are essential for this role. Analytical skills, including managing and analysing datasets, and knowledge of other tools, including MERIT, will be highly valued, as will an appreciation and understanding of science-based conservation, and a desire to find practical solutions to managing human-wildlife conflicts.
For a full understanding of the role please refer to the Position Description. Any questions can be directed to Andrew Hunter c/- people@birdlife.org.au.
This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE) offered on a maximum term contract initially. Continuation of the role will be subject to available funding. The position is based in Tasmania. Alternative locations will be considered based on strategic merit.
Applicants must possess corresponding work rights to be eligible for appointment, a current national police check (NPC), a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) (or willingness to obtain) and evidence of qualifications (if applicable).
This role will develop and deliver key support, governance, capacity building and training initiatives for recovery coordinators and advisors aimed at improving outcomes for Australian birds, focusing on preventing extinction and ensuring the effective implementation and evaluation of recovery coordinator actions.
To be successful in this role you will need university qualifications in ecology or another relevant discipline with at least three years’ experience working in the field of applied conservation. Strong knowledge of species recovery, management of threats and conservation solutions, and technical expertise in species conservation are essential for this role. Analytical skills, including managing and analysing datasets, and knowledge of other tools, including MERIT, will be highly valued, as will an appreciation and understanding of science-based conservation, and a desire to find practical solutions to managing human-wildlife conflicts.
For a full understanding of the requirements of this role, please refer to the Position Description. Any questions can be directed to Andrew Hunter c/- people@birdlife.org.au.
This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE) offered on a maximum term contract initially. Continuation of the role will be subject to available funding. The position is based in Victoria in the National Office in Carlton. Alternative locations will be considered based on strategic merit.
