This is an exciting opportunity to work for Birds Australia, the oldest conservation organisation in the nation and in Australia’s only Biodiversity Hotspot, the south west of Western Australia.

The Birds Australia Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo Recovery Project implements key recovery actions for the conservation management of the species through collaboration with various stakeholders and land managers. Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus latirostris is declared “rare or likely to become extinct” under WA legislation and listed as Endangered under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.

The Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo Recovery Project is seeking a suitably qualified conservation officer to engage a broad range of stakeholders and implement key recovery actions across the south west of Western Australia. The position will be based in Albany or Narrogin with field work throughout the wheatbelt region of Western Australia.

Duties include:

• Identification and prioritisation of Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo potential breeding sites and key habitat;

• Engaging with various NRM and Landcare agencies to ensure Recovery Actions are strategic, complimentary and fit within the Recovery Plan key objectives;  

• Facilitating on-ground recovery actions to protect and enhance existing key feeding and breeding habitat;  

• Evaluating effectiveness of the recovery project through comprehensive and thorough reporting; and

• Developing communication material such as project newsletters, media articles and website content.

Applicants must be highly motivated and able to work independently in remote areas while displaying excellent communication skills. A C-Class drivers licence is essential.

This is a full-time position on a 13 month contract with possible extension subject to ongoing project funding. Limited weekend work will be required seasonally.

Download the position description for more information and selection criteria.

Applications addressing the selection criteria and with a recent resume should be sent to Raana Scott, CBC Project Manager, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .