South Australia Coast and Marine Campaigner

Who you are
You are a person with the skills and networks to support the Team’s work through research, the development of campaign material, and by advancing Campaign goals with Government Departments, other environmental agencies, the media and the public.  You will be able to demonstrate your commitment to the aims of The Wilderness Society and have experience and/or qualifications in environmental matters.

Salary
$50 - 58,000 (pa or pro rata) plus leave loading and superannuation

Contract period
To be negotiated

Hours
Full time, or part time by negotiation

Conditions of employment
The terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the SA Social and Community Services Award.

Some out of hours work, intra and interstate travel will be required.

The position is subject to an initial 3 month probation review, with permanent appointment based on meeting performance indicators that will be negotiated with the Campaign Manager.

Your role
You will be an integral part of the TWS SA Campaign Team.

1. Responsibilities
You will be involved in implementing TWS SA campaigns and will work independently as well as supporting the other members of the team by;

• Producing TWS SA campaign material (inc. website, leaflets, media releases, government submissions) that are of a high quality and delivered in a timely and effective manner
• Liaising with other environment organizations to further develop the TWS SA campaigns
• Liaising with government officials and political representatives to further the TWS SA campaigns
• Delivering high quality presentations in public forums

All work is to be in accordance with the TWS SA Strategic Plan, the TWS purpose and values, be within set budgets, and be coordinated with the Campaign Manager.

2. Accountability
The position reports and is accountable to, and is supported and directed by the Campaign Manager.

Application details
Applications are to be sent, preferably by email, to Peter Owen, Campaign Manager, The Wilderness Society SA, on peter.owen@wilderness.org.au or by post to The Wilderness Society SA, GPO Box 1734, Adelaide 5001.

Applications close on Tuesday 18 November, 2008.

You must address the following selection criteria.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Commitment to The Wilderness Society’s purpose and values;
• Experience and/or qualifications in environmental matters;
• Excellent research, campaigning and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent skills in diplomacy, cooperation and working in groups;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Flexibility of approach and the ability to adapt rapidly to meet changing work requirements and situations;
• Willingness to travel.

Desirable selection criteria

• An understanding of scientific practices and ecological principles;
• Experience in public speaking and media liaison;
• Knowledge of indigenous rights and interests;
• Sense of humor, patience, determination and courage;
• Knowledge of TWS, SA environment campaigns and environment issues generally;
• NGO experience.

Who you can contact
For further information about the position contact Peter Owen, ph: (08) 8231 6586.
 

The Wilderness Society (TWS) is Australia’s leading community-based, not-for-profit environmental advocacy organisation dedicated to the protection and restoration of our wilderness and wildlife under our ‘WildCountry’ vision for Australia.

TWS was established in 1976 to help save the Franklin River and has since played an important role in many of Australia’s great conservation campaigns. Kakadu, the Daintree, SW Tasmanian Wilderness, the forests of Eastern and Western Australia, and the wilderness of Antarctica are among the many places TWS has helped protect.

Building on these successes, TWS has developed the ‘WildCountry’ continent-wide plan for protecting Australia’s areas of outstanding conservation value – our forests, woodlands, waterways, alpine areas, arid and wetlands, coasts and marine areas. ‘WildCountry’ provides a science-based framework for conservation priorities to give long-term relevance to today’s environmental campaigns and promote close cooperation across a wide range of community conservation programs.

TWS is also taking on an increasing international role during the development of the post-Kyoto international climate framework, educating governments and NGOs about recent groundbreaking research on the significance of Australia’s and the world’s forests as carbon banks. 

The Wilderness Society (South Australia) Inc. campaigns primarily for South Australian wilderness.

In South Australia we have been involved in the protection of the Great Australian Bight, Coongie Lakes and Yellabinna wilderness areas… to name but a few.

TWS Organisational Purpose

To protect, promote and restore wilderness and natural processes across Australia for the survival and ongoing evolution of life on Earth.

TWS Organisational Values

1.    Passion for our purpose (courage, strength of conviction, determination)
2.    The power of people to make change
3.    Organisational independence and integrity
4.    Compassion (valuing and supporting people, respecting and having integrity in dealing with others)
5.    Commitment to success in protecting the environment (winning immediate campaigns and achieving long term change)

TWS is an equal opportunity employer that places great importance on principles of non-violence and consensus decision-making.