About The Centre of Invasive Species Solutions
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) brings together government, industry and research partners to develop coordinated and collaborative research, development and extension (RD&E) projects and innovation pipelines that meet national invasive species challenges and deliver resources and materials to assist on ground actions.
Through scientific leadership and alliances, they act as a catalyst to deliver ethical invasive species solutions in Australia and beyond.
The Opportunity
The National Feral Rabbit will support national coordination program activities aimed at increasing adoption of best practice rabbit management.
The role will support the planning, delivery and reporting of strategic stakeholder engagement and communication activities that advance the Program.
Part-time role (2 days per week) with flexibility to structure your work week
Work in an agile organisation full of incredibly talented people, within a tight knit team.
Make a significant contribution to the implementation of program priorities, Program Activity Work Plan actions, reporting requirements, and the Communication and Engagement Strategy.
The Role
The objective of the National Feral Rabbit Management Program is to provide effective leadership and strategic national coordination in feral rabbit management. You will work within a team of two, increasing the capability of land managers and community, natural resource management (NRM) and biosecurity groups to adopt and apply humane, coordinated, best practice rabbit management to reduce negative impacts from feral rabbits on agricultural and environmental assets.
You will have the following key 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
The Ideal Person
You will have relevant tertiary qualifications and an understanding of natural resource management, combined with a passion for improving outcomes for Australian industry and minimising harm caused by invasive species. Experience with local government, agriculture and/or the natural resource management industry will be highly desirable but is not essential.
Essential experience/knowledge:
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
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