Employment

At Conservation Volunteers we believe that we should offer everyone an opportunity to be involved in managing and protecting a healthy and sustainable environment.

If you share that vision and would like to make a critical contribution to seeing it achieved, then consider joining our team of passionate and enthusiatic staff.

As a team, we make it possible for thousands of volunteers, both local and international, to join us every year to help plant thousands of trees, clear hectares of weeds, improve river health, save endangered species and protect our cultural heritage.

As a not-for-profit we make use of various options to make our package as attractive as possible, but we also acknowledge that the people who join us do it for more than the money - it is about using your particular qualifications and skills to make a real difference.

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:

 

Regional Manager - Darwin               

Volunteer Engagement Officer - Geelong

Communications Officer - Ballarat

Accounting Officer - Ballarat

Training Coordinator - Melbourne

Earth Assist Casual Team Leader  - Perth

Regional Manager - Christchurch, NZ

Team Leaders:

  • Darwin
  • Alice Springs
  • Mackay
  • Christchurch, NZ

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 for available positions, or networking applications for other areas, 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

 

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

There are currently no positions available in Australian Capital Territory

NEW SOUTH WALES

 

There are currently no positions available in New South Wales

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Team Leader - Alice Springs

Please see Position Description at the top of this page.

Send in your resume and application addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description at the top of this page, to employment@cva.org.au as soon as possible for an immediate start.

 

Regional Manager - Darwin

The Regional Manager is responsible for overall co-ordination and delivery of Conservation Volunteers Australia programs in the Darwin region. This includes sourcing projects, building relationships with project partners, managing staff, achieving budgets but mainly, taking real pride in being part of Australia's largest conservation organisation.

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,August 29, 2010

Team Leader - Darwin

Please see Position Description at the top of this page.

Send in your resume and application addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description at the top of this page, to employment@cva.org.au as soon as possible for an immediate start.

 

QUEENSLAND

Team Leader - Mackay

This role will involve safely motivating and educating National Green Jobs Corps participants between the ages of 17 and 24 in practical conservation projects in the Mackay area.

Please see Team Leader Position Description at the top of this page.

Send in your resume and application addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description, to employment@cva.org.au by Sunday, August 29, 2010

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

 

There are currently no positions available in South Australia

 

TASMANIA

Casual Team Leader - Launceston

Due to the promotion of our Casual Team leader to a permanent role, we are now seeking someone to fill this role in Launceston.   Casual Team leading roles are very popular with students studying Conservation and Land Management and Environmental degrees and also active retirees wishing to contribute to the local community. 

Please see Position Description at the top of this page.

Send in your resume and application addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description, to employment@cva.org.au as soon as possible

VICTORIA

Communications Officer - Ballarat

An exciting new position has become available for a passionate and proactive person to join our team in developing and expanding our promotional and internal communications.

Position description- Communications 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 Sunday, September 5, 2010

 

Accounting Officer - Ballarat 

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Officer to work in the National Office in Ballarat.

 Previous experience in Accounts to Trial Balance Stage, the use of MYOB and excellent accuracy will mean that the successful applicant requires a minimum of training to join the accounts team. Experience in the use of Attache will be highly regarded.

 

Although this is a full-time position, flexible hours could be considered.

Position description- Accounting 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 Sunday, September 5, 2010

Volunteer Engagement Officer - Geelong

The Volunteer Engagement Officer is responsible for the recruitment and coordination of volunteers in the Geelong area.

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 as soon as possible but by Sunday, Sept 5, at the latest.

Training Coordinator - Melbourne

A wonderful opportunity for a qualified and experienced trainer to use his or her skills to coordinate and deliver training that empowers our volunteers and participants to understand and appreciate the role of conservation in preserving our environment.

Position description- Training Coordinator

Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above, and resume, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au by Sunday, September 19, 2010

 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

 

Earth Assist Casual Team Leader  - Perth

The Earth Assist Casual Team Leader will be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of 12 - 18 year old students participating in Conservation activities as part of the Earth Assist program.

Position description- Earth Assist Casual 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 Saturday, September 4, 2010

NEW ZEALAND

 

Regional Manager - Christchurch

The Regional Manager is responsible for overall co-ordination and delivery of Conservation Volunteers programs in the Christchurch region. This includes sourcing projects, building relationships with project partners, managing staff, achieving budgets but mainly, taking real pride in being part of Australia's largest conservation organisation.

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,September 5, 2010

Team leader - Christchurch

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 New Zealand 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 Sunday, September 5, 2010