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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 organisation 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 Human Resources Manager, Kathie Surridge: 0428 302 477.


Read the story of a Team Leader

Aimee Silla - Fauna Conservationist
Jono McPhail - Land Conservationist

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. Even if there is not a position available in your area, we welcome the receipt of your application which will be kept on file in case a position does arise in the future.

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, plus resume, and a copy of Driver's licence and Senior First Aid, should be forwarded to employment@cva.org.au 


POSITIONS VACANT  


Casual Team Leaders - Cairns and Adelaide

Casual Team Leaders are responsible for the safety, welfare and supervision of volunteers ensuring that they enjoy a positive experience while working within the boundaries of Occupational Health and Safety regulations. The amount of work varies but a reasonable amount could be expected as we move in to the tree planting season. 

See the Position Description above for more information and the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications consisting of resume and response to the Key Selection Criteria to be received at employment@cva.org.au by Sunday, June 2, 2013


Team Leader - Brisbane 

Based in Brisbane, this role will see the Team Leader working form the Sunshine Coast to the NSW border and as far West in Queensland as is necessary, on both local and remote residential projects.

See the Position Description above for more information and the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications consisting of resume and response to the Key Selection Criteria to be received at employment@cva.org.au by Sunday, June 2, 2013

Team Leader - Perth

Another new project beginning in Perth is a 4 day per week role leading teams of indigenous participants who are doing certificates and training in conservation on Rottnest Island. This will not be a residential project, but will travel over to Rottnest 3 days per week with the Team leader spending the fourth day on administration activities.  While this is a fixed term contract, from June 24 to September 6,  there is the possibility of ongoing work as well as working the extra day per week doing volunteer and corporate team leading.
 

Applications including your resume and Statement of address for the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description above are to be received at employment@cva.org.au by Sunday, June 2, 2013

Regional Manager - Darwin

We are seeking a person who has the knowledge and experience to be able to develop our business in the Northern Territory.  The Regional Manager needs to have the ability to think laterally in seeking new project partners and funding sources, the confidence to be able to market our services to a wide range of people and the organisational skills to be able to run an office with a small team of dedicated staff.  Excellent report writing and computer skills are a must and previous experience in writing successful grants or funding applications would be a bonus. Qualifications, networks or personal experience in the conservation industry would be an advantage.

Position Description - Regional Manager

Applications consisting of resume and response to the Key Selection Criteria to be received at employment@cva.org.au as soon as possible, but by Sunday May 19 at the latest.

Residential Team Leader - Darwin

As the person responsible for the safety, welfare and motivation of volunteers on residential projects in remote areas,the residential team leader has the opportunity to work in some unique locations in the Northern Territory. This position will be fixed term from June 24 to the end of October, with the possibility of extension subject to ongoing funding. 


Applications including your resume and Statement of address for the Key Selection Criteria which can be found in the Position Description are to be received at employment@cva.org.au by Sunday, June 2, 2013


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