[Coral-List] project officer volunteer position 20th Jan
Jos Hill
jos at reefcheck.org
Sun Nov 4 17:05:59 EST 2007
Dear All,
One volunteer project officer position has become available at Reef
Check Australia. The position starts 20th Jan to 21st June 2008.
Please send your CV with reference contacts to Jos Hill by the 16th
November 07.
Reef Check Australia has 2 Project Officer positions each Jan-June of
each year. Project Officers work together to plan, coordinate and
lead 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
deliver a school education program, fundraising event coordination
and grant writing.
Reef Check Australia has 60 trained volunteers and works with 20 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 divemaster or
instructor is preferred.
The position is entirely volunteer.
Required skills and qualifications:
m Tertiary qualification in marine biology
m Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives
m Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider qualifications (must
conform to Queensland standards)
m Proven experience with team leadership and coordination of
projects
m Good communication skills, both verbal and written
m Ability to take initiative and work independently
Desired skills and qualifications:
m Divemaster or Instructor with full insurance
m Experience with coral reef monitoring
Why Work for Reef Check Australia?
m Part of the United Nation’s official International coral reef
monitoring program
m Strong scientific reputation
m Work with likeminded people at the cutting edge of coral reef
conservation
Benefits to you include the opportunity to:
m Enhance your research skills
m Enhance team management skills
m Enhance project coordination skills
m Contribute to Australia’s long-term data set
m Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program
in the world
m Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of
the world’s leading centres of tropical marine science
m Log dives at some of Australia’s most spectacular coral reefs
m Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check
Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos at reefcheck.org
Jos Hill
Managing 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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