Employment

Conservation Volunteers is a national, not-for-profit, community based organisation that is dedicated to involving both local and overseas volunteers in conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian and New Zealand environment.   Each year approximately 10,000 volunteers (2,500 of whom are from overseas) are engaged on over 2000 projects.  By becoming a member of the Conservation Volunteers team, you will be using your particular skills to enable this wonderful work to continue.

For more information on any of these vacancies, phone:

Kathie Surridge 0428 302 477

Read the story of a Team Leader here

Aimee Silla - Fauna Conservationist

Jono McPhail - Land Conservationist

 

POSITIONS ADVERTISED BELOW:

Team Leaders - Bathurst, Orange / Cowra, Perth, Cairns,

                             Geelong

 

Regional Manager - Wollongong

Operations Manager - Newcastle

Partnership Manager - Sydney or Melbourne

Volunteer Engagement Officer - Bathurst

 

Training Coordinator - Sydney

Training Coordinator - Brisbane

Casual Trainers - Sunshine Coast and Launceston

 

Casual Team Leaders - Australia wide.

Team Leader/ Casual Team Leader Position Description

A Team leader is responsible for the safety. welfare and supervision of volunteers, ensuring that they enjoy a positive experience whilst working within the boundaries of occupational health and safety requirements on practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment.

Position description- Team leader

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au

 

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

 

There are currently no positions available in A.C.T.

 

NEW SOUTH WALES

 

Team Leaders - Bathurst, Orange / Cowra,

The CVA Team Leader is responsible for the safety, welfare and supervision of volunteers on practical conservation projects. 

CVA Team Leaders have a unique opportunity to make a critical impact on the preservation and sustainability of our natural and cultural heritage by managing diverse teams participating in practical and hands-on conservation activities.

CVA Team Leaders experience stunning locations and make a difference to maintaining the features of these locations.

CVA Team Leaders with a passion for our natural and cultural heritage pursue that passion on a daily basis.

Position description- Team leader

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au by Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Volunteer Engagement Officer - Bathurst

The Volunteer Engagement Officer (VEO)interacts with the community to actively recruit volunteers and participants for conservation projects.  Other aspects of the VEO role include database management of volunteers, responding to enquiries in a timely manner, organising transport for volunteers and other tasks as listed on the Position Description.

Position description- Volunteer Engagement Officer

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au by Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Partnership Manager - Sydney or Melbourne

The Partnership Manager is responsible for sourcing, building and maintaining successful relationships and contracts with corporate and government partners.

We are seeking one or more new team members to be based in Melbourne or Sydney

Position description- Partnership Manager

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au

by Wednesday, March 24,2010

Regional Manager - Wollongong

CVA is seeking a Regional Manager (RM) to manage the overall delivery of programs in the Wollongong  The RM will foster strong business relationships and promote CVA’s programs with partner organisations. Experience in project management, well developed communication skills and sound organisational skills are a requirement for the success of this role.

Position description- Regional Manager

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au

by Sunday, March 28,2010

 

Training Coordinator - Sydney

The Training Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and provision of training for all Conservation Volunteers Australia programs in New South Wales.  The position may occasionally require interstate travel.

Position description- Training Coordinator

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au

by Monday, April 5, 2010

 

Operations Manager - Newcastle

Conservation Volunteers Australia is seeking an Operations Manager to manage the overall co-ordination and delivery of Conservation Volunteers Australia programs in the Sydney region.

Position description-Operations Manager

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au

by Monday, April 5, 2010

NORTHERN TERRITORY

 

There are currently no positions in the Northern Territory

 

QUEENSLAND

Team Leader - Cairns

The Team leader is responsible for the safety. welfare and supervision of volunteers, ensuring that they enjoy a positive experience whilst working within the boundaries of occupational health and safety requirements on practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment.

The Team leader may need to be away from home for up to 12 days at a time on interesting projects in remote locations.

Position description- Team leader

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au by Wednesday, March 24, 2010

 

Casual Trainer - Sunshine Coast - immediate start.

The Casual Trainer is responsible for the delivery and assessment of the Conservation and Land Management training package and accurately completing the associated administrative duties in a timely manner.

The training will mainly be on Wednesdays and the face to face salary will be $50 per hour with an allowance for travelling

 

Position description- Casual Trainer

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au as soon as possible.

 

Training Coordinator - Brisbane

The Training Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and provision of training for all Conservation Volunteers Australia programs in Queensland.  The position may occasionally require interstate travel.

Position description- Training Coordinator

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au

by Monday, April 5, 2010

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Team Leader - Adelaide

In this role, the Team leader will be required to lead groups of volunteers on conservation projects in some of the most beautiful areas of South Australia.  Apart from the usual qualifications and experience as outlined in the Position Description at the top of the page, the ability to positively share a love of the Australian environment and the outdoors is a key feature of this particular position.

Position description- Team leader

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au

by Wednesday, March 24, 2010

 

TASMANIA

Casual Trainer - Launceston - immediate start.

The Casual Trainer is responsible for the delivery and assessment of the Conservation and Land Management training package and accurately completing the associated administrative duties in a timely manner.

The training will mainly be on Wednesdays and the face to face salary will be $50 per hour with an allowance for travelling

 

Position description- Casual Trainer

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au as soon as possible.

VICTORIA

 

Team Leader - Geelong eam Leader - Geelong eam LeGeelong

A Team leader is responsible for the safety. welfare and supervision of volunteers, ensuring that they enjoy a positive experience whilst working within the boundaries of occupational health and safety requirements on practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment.

Position description- Team leader

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au

by Wednesday, March 24,2010

Partnership Manager - Sydney or Melbourne

The Partnership Manager is responsible for sourcing, building and maintaining successful relationships and contracts with corporate and government partners.

We are seeking one or more new team members to be based in Melbourne or Sydney

Position description- Partnership Manager

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au

by Wednesday, March 24,2010

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

 

Team leaders - Perth

The Team leader is responsible for the safety. welfare and supervision of volunteers, ensuring that they enjoy a positive experience whilst working within the boundaries of occupational health and safety requirements on practical conservation projects for the betterment of the Australian environment.

One of the positions available is leading teams in  the Earth Assist Program, which aims to educate Secondary School students in aspects of conservation.  Experience working with youth or an education qualification as well as those listed in the Position Description, would be well regarded for this particular role.

Position description- Team leader

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au by Wedsnesday, March 24, 2010

NEW ZEALAND

There are currently no positions available in New Zealand