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Field Operations & Events Coordinator

Earthwatch Institute

About Us

Earthwatch Institute is a leading global environmental not-for-profit organisation, committed to conserving the diversity and integrity of life on Earth to meet the needs of current and future generations.

Founded in 1971, and with five offices around the globe, our aim is to empower people to save the natural world. We do this by engaging the community directly in environmental and sustainability experiences through Work (corporate programs), Life (student and teacher programs) and Play (public expeditions). This hands on experience bridges the gap between science and the community and creates an informed society that can translate scientific knowledge into sustainable action. 

Earthwatch Institute is the largest citizen science business in Australia. We focus our research on the most critical issues facing our planet (climate change, ocean health, restoring our iconic landscape and protecting our unique wildlife), and have supported thousands of research expeditions across the globe. 

We are a small, yet powerful organisation united in the following values:

Responsibility: The wellbeing of our staff, researchers, volunteers and the environments in which we work is at the core of our operations

Integrity: We act at all times in good faith and with exemplary honesty and transparency

Professionalism: All of our actions demonstrate our commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and service

Inspiration: We are inspired by our work and we seek to inspire others with experiences and knowledge that enable them to take action

Inclusion: We are greater than the sum of our parts; we collaborate with others and bring together diverse backgrounds with dignity, respect and fairness

The Role

The Field Operations & Events Co-ordinator is a specialist position, working in partnership with Program Managers to plan the logistics of Earthwatch programs and events. This role ensures the seamless organisation of logistics, OH&S policy and procedure, expedition briefings, field staff training & incident management. In addition, the Field Operations & Events Co-ordinator experiences Earthwatch expeditions first hand, accompanying scientists and participants to the field, getting to know our programs from the inside out as well as playing a vital role in the smooth delivery of Earthwatch events.

Are you ready to dive into a new position of logistics, travel, science, safety, adventure and kick some environmental goals? If so, we’re excited to hear what you can bring to our team. 

About you

We’re looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated multi-tasker to work with our Programs Team in co-ordinating and attending citizen science research expeditions and events. You’re passionate about environmental sustainability, pro-active and ambitious with a can-do attitude and have a love of travel and the outdoors. You consider your organisation, logistics, OH&S experience and people skills to be key strengths. You successfully work autonomously as well as effectively within a small team environment.  

Key selection criteria

  1. Demonstrated experience in field logistics/event planning and delivery 
  2. A sound understanding and competence in field and event risk assessment and OH&S
  3. Confident in travelling to remote locations and in delivering a high quality participant experience 
  4. Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines, across a number of programs 
  5. Collaborative team member, who easily builds rapport and can contribute to a positive work culture  

What we offer

Mode of Employment: Full-time. 1 year fixed term contract  

Salary: As agreed, plus 9.5% superannuation (with future increases aligned with government schedules) and 20 days’ annual leave

Staff benefits:

  • Extensive travel to remote and beautiful locations across Australia 
  • Supportive small team environment 
  • Green office space in Carlton, close to public transport links  
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Intra and interstate travel (dependant on Government health directives)
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Salary packaging option 
  • Professional Development with upskilling support 

This is a new role in a small, growing organisation, so it should be noted that this outline cannot be representative of the full tasks list to be undertaken by the successful applicant. It is recognised that the duties of all roles can be subject to change from time to time. Alterations to duties and responsibilities within the scope of the role should be expected.

Earthwatch Australian is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, young people, LGBTQI people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this job.

Love the sound of this opportunity, but can’t check 100% of the boxes, get in touch! Send your queries to [email protected] using the subject line: Field Operations & Events Co-ordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs or call us on (03) 9016 7590.

We are eager to engage the right candidate asap, so please apply now.

Applications close: 28 May, however we may begin interviews before this date.

A position description is attached.

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