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:
Reporting to the Manager Participation, the role will support the work of BirdLife volunteers nationally by providing a point of contact for volunteer individuals and groups for inquiries and requests. In particular, this role will be a key contact and provide support to the BirdLife Southern NSW branch and other local groups. The role will also assist with training volunteers in new processes and procedures.
The position will play a key role in supporting cultural change, governance and implementation of conservation and advocacy activities through project administration.
The role will assist the Manager Participation to liaise with BirdLife Australia staff, volunteer branches, Special Interest Groups and external volunteer groups to support them in BirdLife grant applications. The role will provide administrative support for the BirdLife Australia Community Grants program, worth approximately $80,000 annually.
What you need to know This is an ongoing, permanent part-time position (0.4 FTE). Please note, that this is a hybrid position working in a home-based environment and trips within NSW for meetings as required.
For further information please refer to the Position Description. Any questions can be directed to Nicola Shadbolt, Senior Manager Participation c/- people@birdlife.org.au.
Applications close at midnight, Sunday, 23 February 2025.
Your application must include a cover letter, a statement briefly addressing the selection criteria and your current resume. Email your application to people@birdlife.org.au
Applicants must possess full working rights in Australia 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
The Director Fundraising and Marketing will work with Leadership, CEO, and staff, lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of income growth strategies to increase revenue.
Be the leader for strategic change to increase financial resources available for conservation priorities and organisation capacity. Grow BirdLife Australia’s philanthropic income and fundraising outcomes leading a small and dynamic team and inspiring an income generation and philanthropic culture across the organisation.
Be the lead for the ongoing development and execution of the Digital Engagement Strategy and to ensure BirdLife’s fundraising practices comply with government regulations and charity best practice guidance.
For a full list of the relevant selection criteria, please refer to the attached position description.
What you need to know This is an ongoing, permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE). Please note, that this is a hybrid position working in a home-based environment and our Melbourne Head Office.
For further information please refer to the Position Description. Any questions can be directed to Micah Demmert, Executive Director Participation and Engagement c/- people@birdlife.org.au.
Applications close at midnight, Sunday 2 March 2025.
