[Coral-List] Reef Check Australia Volunteer Internship Position
Jos Hill
jos at reefcheck.org
Thu Apr 20 20:35:40 EDT 2006
Reef Check Australia Volunteer Internship Position
Reef Check Australia is looking for some motivated and independent
people to assist with the coordination of the 2006 survey season from
MAy/June to November 2006 for our Great Barrier Reef Project. If you
want to gain experience in coral reef monitoring and team management
this is an outstanding opportunity!
The Project Officer position will involve the planning, coordination
and leadership of Reef Check research teams to survey up to 30 sites on
the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea. 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.
Reef Check Australia has 30 trained volunteers and works with 15 dive
operators on the Great Barrier Reef Project. Good communication,
motivation, delegation and social skills are therefore essential.
Minimum Rescue Diver required, however an insured instructor is
preferred.
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 skills and qualifications:
μ Tertiary qualification in marine biology
μ Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives
μ Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider qualifications
μ Proven experience with team leadership and coordination of projects
μ Good communication skills, both verbal and written
μ Ability to take initiative and work independently
Desired skills and qualifications:
μ Divemaster or Instructor with full insurance
μ Experience with coral reef monitoring
Why Work for Reef Check Australia?
μ Part of the United Nation’s official International coral reef
monitoring program
μ Strong scientific reputation
μ Work with likeminded people at the cutting edge of coral reef
conservation
Benefits to you include the opportunity to:
μ Enhance your research skills
μ Enhance team management skills
μ Enhance project coordination skills
μ Contribute to Australia’s long-term data set
μ Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program in
the world
μ Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of the
world’s leading centres of tropical marine science
μ Log up to 100 dives at some of Australia’s most spectacular coral
reefs
μ Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check
Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos at reefcheck.org
Jos Hill
Executive Director
Reef Check Australia
PO Box 404
Townsville
QLD 4810
Email: jos at reefcheck.org
General enquiries: support at reefcheckaustralia.org
Tel: +61 (0)7 4724 3950
Mob: +61 (0) 415 446 646
www.reefcheckaustralia.org
www.reefcheck.org
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