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 Regular Giving Coordinator is responsible for maximising the long-term value of BirdLife Australia’s regular giving program. Working closely with the Individual Giving Manager, the role will work to acquire, retain, steward and upgrade regular givers across a range of channels and coordinate membership renewal and communications.
To be successful in this role, you will need experience working on a regular giving program or a similar fundraising campaign at a not-for-profit organisation, and experience executing regular giving acquisition, conversion, reactivation and upgrade campaigns across multiple channels. Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage and support numerous stakeholders to successfully deliver projects that met objectives and deadlines will be highly valued. The position description sets out the selection criteria relevant to this role.
What you need to know 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 Melbourne, 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, 19 January 2025.
If you wish to apply, please send your application to people@birdlife.org.au by midnight, Sunday, 19 January 2025. Your application must include a cover letter, a statement briefly addressing the selection criteria and your current resume.
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
This is an exciting opportunity work with BirdLife Australia’s Black-Cockatoo team. Amongst other duties to support Black-Cockatoo conservation in Australia, the role will coordinate key stakeholders across the country in the recovery of the three Southwest Black Cockatoo species. This role is aligned to BirdLife’s mission, vision and indicators under the Bird Conservation Strategy. Further information on the expectations of the role is set out in the position description.
To be successful in this role, you will need tertiary qualifications in biology or another relevant discipline, and at least five years’ experience working in the field of applied conservation. You will require strong knowledge of species recovery, management of threats and conservation solutions and technical expertise in species conservation. A significant asset for this role would be existing knowledge of our southwest Black-Cockatoos and the specific threats they face, and familiarity with the stakeholders working across southwest Australia to protect these birds.
What you need to know This is a part-time role offered on a Maximum Term contract initially for 12 months. The location of this role is Western Australia, Perth preferred.
Applicants must possess corresponding work rights to be eligible for appointment and a current national police check (NPC) (or willingness to obtain). A Working with Children Check will also be required.
For further information please refer to the Position Description. Any questions can be directed to Tegan Douglas (c/- tegan.douglas@birdlife.org.au).
Applications close at midnight, Sunday, 26 January 2025.
If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to people@birdlife.org.au by midnight, Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Birdlife Australia recognises that traditional ecological knowledge is essential to conservation. The Senior Advisor First Nations will lead BirdLife Australia’s efforts to integrate and elevate First Nations perspectives, knowledge, and leadership in our conservation work. This role will advise developing and implementing strategies to engage and collaborate with Indigenous communities in caring for Country and ensure their active participation in conservation initiatives. Further information on the expectations of the role is set out in the position description.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders are eligible to apply for this position under the special measure provision, Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). This role requires strong leadership, organisational planning, and relationship-building skills. Desirable candidates will have demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategies for engaging with Indigenous communities. You will demonstrate a strong ability to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals consistent with BirdLife Australia’s values. You will possess demonstrated influence and negotiation skills, excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. You will need to be able to demonstrate a high level of cultural competency and understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols.
Other information about this role The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and: s 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT) / s 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996 (NT) / s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) / s 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) / ss 25 and/or 26 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas) / s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) / s 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)]. The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
What you need to know This is a full time permanent role, located in our Head Office in Melbourne.
For further information please refer to the Position Description. Any questions can be directed to Eric Cheng, Executive Director Strategy and Governance (eric.cheng@birdlife.org.au).
Applications close at midnight, Sunday, 2 February 2025.
If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to people@birdlife.org.au by midnight, Sunday, 2 February 2025.
