• Location: Daintree, QLD
• Reports to: Daintree Nursery Manager
• Type: Casual (expected to be around 15 hours per week)
• Commencement Date: September - October 2022
• Pay rate: Grade 2 of Nursery Award ($27.94 per hour including all casual loadings)

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this position is to support the preservation and restoration of endangered rainforest in the Daintree region at the direction of senior staff. The position will commence on a casual basis with the possibility of permanent part-time or full-time work for the right candidate.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively conducting ethical native seed collection in accordance with the organisation’s Code of Practice
• Scouting and identifying population of target species and GPS mapping
• Monitoring phenology of plant populations to identify optimal seed collection time
• Recording, entering, and editing data electronically and on paper
• Conducting seed quality control
• Ensuring adequate and appropriate seed treatments and propagation protocols
• Sharing knowledge and skills and representing the organisation inside and outside of the nursery
• Assisting with the coordination of volunteers
• Compliance with WHS procedures and directions from senior staff to ensure a safe and healthy working environment, including ensuring volunteers and visitors to Rainforest Rescue work sites are advised of correct safety procedures
• Regional travel and some out of hour’s work may be required (km allowance will be paid)

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Strong local plant knowledge
• Good time management and the ability to plan and prioritise tasks
• Aspiration to progress and learn
• Safe handling of products and equipment (training will be provided as needed)
• Must be fit, active and able to stand for long period of time
• Ability to and ease with working unsupervised and within a team including efficient communication
• Keen eye for detail, respectful and have a strong desire to work
• Enjoy working in outdoor environments in all weather conditions
• Willingness to assist in other areas of the company
• A commitment to rainforest conservation and the environment
• Have own reliable vehicle and a current driver’s licence
• Willingness to undertake Working with Children check

Desirable

• Bush walking experience
• Experience working with Traditional Owners
• Horticulture Certificate, current First Aid Certificate and/or Blue Card (Working with Children)
• Previous experience in and/or an understanding and appreciation of not-for-profit environment sector

About Rainforest Rescue

Rainforest Rescue is a not-for-profit organisation that has been protecting and restoring rainforests since 1999 by providing opportunities for individuals and businesses to Protect Rainforests Forever.

Our Vision

To Protect Rainforests Forever

Our Mission

To achieve our vision to protect rainforests forever by preservation, restoration, biodiversity conservation, research and education.

Our Values

Ethical – Working to the highest ethical standards both internally and with external stakeholders

Sustainable – Ensuring Rainforest Rescue has a light footprint on the planet

Professional – Working in a transparent, innovative and agile way to get the best value for money

Engaging – Proactively listening to our audiences and actively contributing to Rainforest conversations

Respectful – Leading by example and ensuring our work reflects the special sense of place of rainforests

Collaborative – Working in partnership to maximise synergies and impact to Protect Rainforest Forever.

Rainforest Rescue acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which our organisation is located, where we work and where we live. We respect ancestors and Elders past, present and emerging.

About the team

Rainforest Rescue’s work and staff are located within Eastern Kuku Yalanji country (Daintree area), on Arakwal (Byron Bay), Minjungbal (Tweed Heads) and Widjabul (Lismore) country within Bundjalung Nation, and Meanjin country (Brisbane) within Turrbal Nation.

We are a small organisation of 10 people, supported by a group of passionate volunteers, expert advisors and an experienced board. Our land management and nursery team are based in the Daintree rainforest (Julay Madja). While our operations team is based in Byron Bay, NSW. We also have staff in Brisbane and pro-bono partners in NSW and QLD. The Communications Manager reports to the CEO while collaborating closely with all members of the team.

Working with Traditional Owners

Rainforest Rescue is very supportive of Traditional Owners and their stewardship of the land and working respectfully with the Eastern Kuku Yalanji and Jabalbina Aboriginal Corporation is very important to Rainforest Rescue.

Our key stakeholders

Supporters: Volunteers and subscribers

Funders: Philanthropic trusts and foundations

Sponsors and donors: Business partners, individual donors

Conservation partners: Traditional Owners, Wet tropics conservation partners, local community

A position description is attached.