The Regeneration Coordinator is expected to provide leadership for the environment and for community involvement in habitat regeneration and restoration work in the Werribee River catchment. The Officer will undertake research in ecological restoration, support citizen science programming, develop and deliver educational sessions, seek funding opportunities, and plan and coordinate community events. All our work is conducted in partnership with stakeholders, and building relationships is a key part of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct onsite tours and research to support ecological research in the catchment
• Respond to the identified needs in the Biolink Action Plan 2010-12 and other planning documents, that support habitat restoration and preservation of important biolinks in the Werribee River catchment
• Work with stakeholders to implement habitat regeneration work in the catchment
• Build and maintain our existing and emerging WRA Landcare programs
• Engage and provide community educational sessions to support healthy waterways, habitat restoration and gardening, climate resilience and related topics
• Undertake contractor activities work as required
• Represent WRA as required at networking meetings, workshops and events
• Maintain and meet project budgets, expenses and funding milestone reports, and
• Undertake other activities and tasks as directed by the General Manager.

The Werribee River Association acknowledges the Bunurong, Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung Peoples as the traditional custodians of the land and waterways surrounding the Werribee River. We pay our respect to elders, past, present and emerging and recognise 60,000+ years of connection to and care for the country.

Please feel free to contact Carolyn Jones our General Manager on [email protected] using the subject line: Regeneration Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs if you have any questions about the role. Further information about our organisation is available at: https://werribeeriver.org.au/

To apply, please click the Apply Now button and submit your resume, and a cover letter that addresses the Key Selection Criteria (refer to the attached Position Description).

Applications may be reviewed prior to the closure date.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Working With Children check as a pre-condition of employment, must have a current, full Australian driving licence, and must have rights to work in Australia.