[Coral-List] Reef Check Australia Volunteer Placements

[Jos Hill]

Reef Check Australia is looking for some motivated and independent  
people to assist with the coordination of the 2009 survey season for  
our Great Barrier Reef Project. If you want to gain experience in  
coral reef monitoring and team management this is an outstanding  
opportunity!

Position 1: Project Officer
Position 2: Education Officer
Position 3: Communications, PR & Fundraising Support


Townsville Project Officer. January 15th – July 17th 2009 (full time)

The Project Officer position will involve the planning, coordination  
and leadership of Reef Check research teams to survey sites in the  
Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. You will also be responsible  
for data management, analysis and the creation of a scientific  
report. Additional responsibilities subject to interest include  
fundraising, event coordination and grant writing.

Reef Check Australia has >70 trained volunteers and works with >20  
dive operators on the Great Barrier Reef Project. Good communication,  
motivation, delegation and social skills are therefore essential.  
Minimum Rescue Diver required, however an insured divemaster or  
instructor is preferred.

The position is entirely volunteer. However, if you can identify  
potential grants that could provide you with a source of funds we are  
happy to assist you with an application.

Required skills and qualifications:
m    Tertiary qualification in marine biology
m    Field experience: coral reef surveys
m    Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives
m    Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider qualifications*
m    Proven experience with team leadership and coordination of projects
m    Good communication skills, both verbal and written
m    Ability to take initiative and work independently

* safety qualifications must be accepted courses in Queensland e.g.  
Senior First Aid, Dan Oxygen Provider – please check with Reef Check  
regarding which qualifications you have to confirm if they are accepted)



Desired skills and qualifications:
m    Divemaster or Instructor with full insurance
m    Extensive eperience with coral reef monitoring (>25 surveys  
completed)

Why Work for Reef Check Australia?
m    Part of the United Nation’s official International coral reef  
monitoring program
m    Strong scientific reputation
m    Work with likeminded people at the cutting edge of coral reef  
conservation

Benefits to you include the opportunity to:
m    Team-work skills

m    Learn coral reef research skills

m    Enhance project coordination skills
m    Contribute to Australia’s long-term data set
m    Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program  
in the world
m    Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of the  
world’s leading centres of tropical marine science
m    Log dives at some of Australia’s most spectacular coral reefs
m    Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check

Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos at reefcheck.org









Townsville Education Officer. January 15th – July 17th 2009 (full  
time or part time)

The Education Officer position will involve assisting in the delivery  
of youth education materials for school and community groups   
(classroom and field activities) and tourists (presentation materials  
for dive boats) and in delivery of these materials.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in Reef Check  
survey expeditions.

The position is entirely volunteer. However, we can provide  
applicants with some support in applying to other foundations for  
funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia.

Required skills and qualifications:
m    Experience in developing environmental educational materials or  
an educational degree
m    Experience with delivery of educational programs in schools and  
through community workshops
m    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
m    Ability to take initiative and work independently
m    Proven experience and credentials for working with children. You  
will require a “blue card” to work with the youth in Australia.

Desired skills and qualifications:
m    Experience with MX Dreamweaver
m    Experience with fundraising & grant-writing

If you want to participate in Reef Check surveys you will need:
m    Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives
m    Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider qualifications*


* safety qualifications must be accepted courses in Queensland e.g.  
Senior First Aid, Dan Oxygen Provider – please check with Reef Check  
regarding which qualifications you have to confirm if they are accepted)


Why Work for Reef Check Australia?
m    Part of the United Nation’s official International coral reef  
monitoring program
m    Strong scientific reputation
m    Work with likeminded people at the cutting edge of coral reef  
conservation

Benefits to you include the opportunity to:
m    Team-work skills

m    Learn coral reef research skills

m    Enhance project coordination skills
m    Contribute to Australia’s long-term data set
m    Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program  
in the world
m    Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of the  
world’s leading centres of tropical marine science
m    Log dives at some of Australia’s most spectacular coral reefs
m    Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check

Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos at reefcheck.org








Communications, PR & Fundraising Support. January 15th – July 17th  
2009 (full time or part time)

The Communications, PR and Fundraising Support position will involve  
assisting us in the development and coordination of communication  
programs as well as helping to develop fundraising opportunities and  
prepare grants. PR and communication activities include but are not  
limited to: community service announcements, radio/newspaper/magazine  
articles, Reef Check Australia membership program, community  
education and awareness-raising events and community competitions.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in Reef Check  
survey expeditions.

The position is entirely volunteer. However, we can provide  
applicants with some support in applying to other foundations for  
funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia.

Required skills and qualifications:
m          Experience in developing communications materials or a  
communications degree
m          Proven communication skills, both verbal and written
m          Ability to take initiative and work independently

Desired skills and qualifications:
m          Experience with MX Dreamweaver
m          Experience with fundraising & grant-writing

If you want to participate in Reef Check surveys you will need:
m          Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives
m          Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider qualifications*

* safety qualifications must be accepted courses in Queensland e.g.  
Senior First Aid, Dan Oxygen Provider – please check with Reef Check  
regarding which qualifications you have to confirm if they are accepted)


Why Work for Reef Check Australia?
m    Part of the United Nation’s official International coral reef  
monitoring program
m    Strong scientific reputation
m    Work with likeminded people at the cutting edge of coral reef  
conservation

Benefits to you include the opportunity to:
m    Team-work skills

m    Learn coral reef research skills

m    Enhance project coordination skills
m    Contribute to Australia’s long-term data set
m    Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program  
in the world
m    Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of the  
world’s leading centres of tropical marine science
m    Log dives at some of Australia’s most spectacular coral reefs
m    Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check

Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos at reefcheck.org









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Jos Hill
Managing Director
Reef Check Australia
PO Box 404
Townsville
QLD 4810

Email: jos at reefcheck.org
General enquiries: support at reefcheckaustralia.org
Tel: +61 (0)7 4724 3950
Mob: +61 (0) 415 446 646

www.reefcheckaustralia.org
RC HQ: www.reefcheck.org

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