Vacancy : Reef Check Australia
Added to website: 13 August 2007
Reef Check Australia Volunteer Internship Position
Reef Check Australia is looking for some motivated and independent people to assist with the coordination of the 2008 survey season for our Great Barrier Reef Project. If you want to gain experience in coral reef monitoring and team management this is an outstanding opportunity!
Why Work for Reef Check Australia?
Reef Check Australia is part of the United Nation’s official International coral reef monitoring program with a strong scientific reputation and an opportunity to work with likeminded people at the cutting edge of coral reef conservation.
Project Officer
The Project Officer position involves the planning, coordination and leadership of Reef Check research teams to survey sites in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. You will also be responsible for data management, analysis and the creation of a scientific report. Additional responsibilities subject to interest include helping to design a school education program, fundraising event coordination and grant writing.
Required experience and qualifications include:
- Current first aid CPR and oxygen provider
- Tertiary qualifications in Marine Biology
- Proven experience with team leadership and coordination projects
- Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives
Good communication, motivation, delegation and social skills are essential; as well as initiative to work on independently.
Minimum Rescue Diver required, however an insured instructor is preferred.
Benefits to you include the opportunity to:
- Enhance your research, team management and project coordination skills
- Contribute to Australia’s long-term data set
- Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program in the world
- Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of the world’s leading centres of tropical marine science
Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill.
Education Officer
The Education Officer position will involve assisting in the development of education materials for school groups (classroom and field activities) and tourists (presentation materials for dive boats) and in delivery of these materials. You will also have the opportunity to participate in Reef Check survey expeditions. The position is entirely volunteer. However, we can provide applicants with some support in applying to other foundations for funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia.
Required experience and qualifications include:
- Experience in developing environmental educational materials or an educational degree
- Good communication skills, and an ability to take initiative and work independently
- Proven experience and credentials for working with children
- Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives
Benefits to you include the opportunity to:
- Building team-work and project management skills
- Learn coral reef research skills
- Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program in the world
- Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of the world’s leading centres of tropical marine science
- Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check
Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill.
Communications, PR & Fundraising Support
The Communications, PR and Fundraising Support position will involve assisting our marketing and communications manager in the development and coordination of communication programs as well as helping to develop fundraising opportunities and prepare grants. PR and communication activities include but are not limited to: community service announcements, radio/newspaper/magazine articles, Reef Check Australia membership program, community education and awareness- raising events and community competitions. You will also have the opportunity to participate in Reef Check survey expeditions.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Experience in developing communications materials or a communications degree
- Proven communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Experience with MX Dream weaver
- Experience with fundraising & grant writing
Benefits to you include the opportunity to:
- Develop your Teamwork and project management skills
- Learn coral reef research skills
- Contribute to Australia’s long-term data set
- Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program in the world
- Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of the world’s leading centres of tropical marine science
- Log dives at some of Australia’s most spectacular coral reefs
- Ongoing opportunities with Reef Check
For all positions, safety qualifications must be accepted courses in Queensland. Please check with Reef Check regarding which qualifications you have to confirm if they are accepted.
Though all positions are entirely volunteer based, we can provide applicants with some support in applying to other foundations for funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia.
