Digital Learning Coordinator

BirdLife Australia is unique in the Australian not-for-profit sector. We have set ambitious new targets to put birds and nature on the path to recovery as part of our Bird Conservation Strategy contributing to the UN’s Global Biodiversity Framework mission to restore ecosystems and slow down biodiversity loss.

With more than half the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) dependent on nature and its services, the private sector has a significant role to play in halting and reversing nature loss.

Your Next Opportunity

• 12 month contract opportunity
• Flexible Location
• Join a unique conservation organisation

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development and implementation of online education initiatives, elevating our e-Learning platform to become a Citizen Science Learning Hub with a broad-reaching impact both internally and externally. Guided by our Bird Conservation Strategy, your work will promote evidence-based learning, contributing to vital projects aligned with the Urban Bird Conservation Action Plan and BirdLife’s Participation strategy.

Your efforts in e-learning will empower local communities and supporters to actively engage in conservation behaviours and bird monitoring.

What you will bring to the team:

The successful applicant will possess a deep understanding and demonstrated experience of utilising learning management systems and online education best practices.

Your ability to align educational initiatives with organisational goals and strategies along

with the ability to translate complex concepts into engaging and accessible educational content will see you succeed in this role.

Your strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts in clear and accessible language will allow you to present ideas effectively to diverse audiences.

If you have a passion for conservation and education then seize the opportunity to drive change and make a lasting impact.

Benefits on offer:

This is a full-time role (1 FTE) on a 12 month max term contract which comes with an attractive salary package of $81,548 per annum plus 11% super.

You will also enjoy great benefits including generous annual, personal and paid parental leave, additional special leave (covering the organisations shutdown period), leave loading, access to LinkedIn learnings professional development and networking platform plus much more.

Our values really underpin and support our organisational strategy and goals:

• Passion: We bring people together around a love of nature
• Excellence: Science and knowledge are at the centre of everything we do
• Leadership: We empower and inspire people to lead with courage and purpose
• Collaboration: We embrace diversity and work in partnership with mutual respect
• Integrity: Our success is based on experience, honesty, trust and fairness
• Impact: We think globally, lead nationally and act locally

For more role details refer to the position description attached below or email enquiries to people&safety@birdlife.org.au

To apply for this role:

• Demonstrated experienced developing, managing, and delivering online education initiatives
• Proven ability to align educational initiatives with organisational goals and strategies
• Demonstrated ability to design engaging and informative educational content, to enhance the learning experience and broaden participation
• Experience in developing evaluation methodologies to assess the effectiveness and impact of online education initiatives, utilising data-driven insights to inform continuous improvement.
• Capacity to explore and embrace innovative approaches in online education, while remaining adaptable to changing technologies and trends in the field.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners to co-create impactful educational content and initiatives.
• Strong project management skills including managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality outcomes within allocated budgets.
• Have valid Australian work rights with permission to work
• Submit your resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria to people&safety@birdlife.org.au

At BirdLife we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from diverse groups and communities.

Closing Date: Applications for this role close on Thursday 12 October 2023.

Please note BirdLife does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

Digital Learning Coordinator PD Sept 2023