Remote Feral Rabbit Program Coordinator

HorizonOne; Canberra; Remote; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is offering a part-time National Feral Rabbit role, 2 days per week, with a 12-month contract. Fully remote position if outside of Canberra, with a preference to Victoria or ACT, and a salary of AU$85k–AU$90k plus 12% super.

Join a dynamic, agile team to develop communications, extend materials and engage stakeholders across Australia, supporting program priorities and reporting while contributing to online and in-person workshops and events.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in science, natural resource management, environmental science, conservation or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, feral rabbit impacts, policy, legislation and best-practice management approaches
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated experience translating scientific, technical and policy information into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate communication, education and awareness materials
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, landholders, First Nations communities, researchers, industry and community groups
• Demonstrated experience providing technical production support for online and hybrid events
• Strong graphic design skills, including the ability to develop engaging digital content using Canva or equivalent design platforms
• Proficiency in video production and editing

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality, engaging communication resources and extension materials to enhance adoption of best practice feral rabbit management by local and regional pest management groups throughout Australia
• Assisting with Program administrative tasks such as meeting organisation and preparing work plans, monitoring and investor reports
• Maintaining and developing technical content for the CISS website and the PestSmart website
• Assisting with social media, media releases and newsletter content
• Contributing to organising online and face-to-face workshops and webinars, in-person stakeholder engagement and information events
• Undertaking background research on feral rabbit management issues
• Performing other Program delivery duties as requested

Skills

Graphic design

Video production/editing

Communication materials development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in science/NRM/environmental science/conservation

Tools

Canva

Video editing software

Job description

The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is offering a part-time National Feral Rabbit role, 2 days per week, with a 12-month contract. Fully remote position if outside of Canberra, with a preference to Victoria or ACT, and a salary of AU$85k–AU$90k plus 12% super.

Join a dynamic, agile team to develop communications, extend materials and engage stakeholders across Australia, supporting program priorities and reporting while contributing to online and in-person workshops and events.