Job description
- Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
- WWF-Australia Office location negotiable, Brisbane preferred
- 12-month fixed term contract
- Join a diverse global network of local organisations working for people and planet in 100 countries
- Work in a high performing, values-driven organisation
About Us
WWF-Australia is an award-winning and innovative organisation determined to do things differently. We use our superpowers to partner in delivering nature-positive solutions, empowering communities, and halting climate change – in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, the Southern Hemisphere and globally. We are a values-driven organisation with a diverse global network of local organisations working in 100 countries. We work as a catalyst with communities, First Nations, governments, businesses, innovators, and philanthropists towards our global mission: to build a world where people live and prosper in harmony with nature.
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About the Role
The Global Coral Reef Initiative Coordinator supports the delivery of the Coral Reef Rescue Initiative (CRRI). The role provides operational assistance to the CRRI Manager in day-to-day functions to fulfil key deliverables of this significant International Oceans program including undertaking conservation program administration activities.
Key Accountabilities (Refer to PD for full list of Key Accountabilities)
- Coordinates technical reporting and conservation program administration to support team activities by tracking strategic and operational plans, contracting and KPIs.
- Coordinates logistics for internal/external meetings, workshops and events, prepares presentations and supporting documentation, and monitors follow-up.
- Organises agendas, meetings and appointments for the Manager.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience (Refer to PD for full list of Key Accountabilities)
- Demonstrated working knowledge of environmental conservation and sustainable development issues, preferably relating to coral reefs.
- A working knowledge of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation.
- Experience working in a multi-stakeholder NGO environment.
Our Commitment to Diversity: WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding: WWF-Australia is committed to acting with respect and upholding the human rights, welfare and dignity of all persons we employ, engage with or who are affected by our activities and work, with special regard for vulnerable individuals and children.
As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo background checks relevant to your position (eg. Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
Applications
Applicants can apply via the Apply Now link. Only those applicants applying online via the eRecruitment System will be considered.
Please include the following two attachments: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV).
A position description is attached.
Note that applicants require current unlimited working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role.