Community Conservation Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia City of Whittlesea Full time

About Us

The City of Whittlesea is a leading local government organisation in Australia, playing a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality.

The Role

This role supports community capacity building in existing and newly established volunteer groups who focus on conservation, biodiversity and land management.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with highly effective interpersonal skills, have a passion for community and the environment, understand the complexities of volunteer-based organisations and have proven skills in project and events management.

Award: Band 6 Salary $97,785.38 (Pro-Rata) + Super + Flexible Working

Benefits:

  • 19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice

Company Overview

We value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ.

We are also a Child Safe employer.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • An excellent communicator with highly effective interpersonal skills
  • A passion for community and the environment
  • Understanding the complexities of volunteer-based organisations
  • Proven skills in project and events management

Workplace Adjustments

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email us with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustments are defined as whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities.



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