On-ground Coordinator - Stop The
Toad Foundation (Inc.)
Equiv. to PS L3. Salary in the $44,000 range (plus super).
Are you a hands-on coordinator with excellent people, practical
and community liaison skills?
Are you prepared to undertake planning/admin/organisation tasks
as well as practical field work, sometimes in isolated/remote locations?
If yes, you will be based in Kununurra, supporting and fostering
local initiatives to prevent the spread of cane toads from the NT
to WA.
A Position Description is available to read below or for download
as a WORD document here.
Applications to Dennis Beros [email protected]
(0409 244 029) by COB Wednesday 23 Nov.
Relevant documentation: STTF
On-ground control stratgey pdf
POSITION DESCRIPTION - STOP THE TOAD FOUNDATION (INC.)
Position Title: On-ground Coordinator –
Community cane toad project
Level: Equivalent to public service Level 3, year
1 level.
Salary: $44,500 plus superannuation. A housing
subsidy may be available for applicants who quality for this subsidy.
Direct Reporting: Coordinator - Stop the Toad Foundation
Location: Kununurra
Position Summary
Work closely with community groups, indigenous groups, CALM and
all levels of government to coordinate/manage the on-ground operations
of the community based Stop The Toad initiative to prevent the spread
of cane toads from the Northern Territory to Western Australia.
Key Accountabilities
Regulatory / Liaison
- Develop relationships with community groups and assist them
to access ‘Stop the Toad’ funds consistent with the
STT operating strategy and the funding model guidelines.
- Work constructively with a range of stakeholders (government,
indigenous groups, community organisations, management committee,
land owners etc). Liaise with CALM’s Cane Toad Project Manager
to ensure community actions complement those undertaken by the
State Government.
- Liaise with all relevant land owners to obtain permission to
enter their lands and undertake cane toad control operations
- Ensure community activities comply with WA & NT legislation
including obtaining all appropriate permits.
Administrative / Financial / Coordination
- Undertake the management and coordination of assets (equipment,
vehicles, traps etc).
- Produce reports, information leaflets or similar to management
committee, community groups and others as required.
- Meet the requirements and objectives of STT operating strategies,
policies and funding model guidelines.
Supervision of staff and volunteers
- Ensure minimum standards of safety are met by all volunteers
and staff undertaking field operations.
- Manage volunteers and/or staff to deliver on-ground and support
outcomes.
Field Work
- Oversee the various strategies under the STT operating strategy
and undertake field work as required.
Other
This position description is a general guide to the position the
employee holds and may change from time to time.
Key Stakeholders
- Community groups
- Indigenous groups and indigenous land owners
- Non Government organisations
- CALM
- Other State Government departments (NT and WA)
- Local Government Shires
Expenditure Authority
- $500 unless different amounts are negotiated.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Save the Toad Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity
employer and contributes positively to a safe working environment
which is free from unlawful discrimination and/or harassment. Coordinators
and supervisors are responsible for:
- monitoring the work environment to ensure acceptable standards
are observed
- taking action to stop behaviour that is discriminatory or may
cause harassment
- acting as a role model for appropriate behaviour
- promoting the foundations harassment policy within the work
area
- treat all complaints seriously
- refer complaints to another officer if they feel they are not
the best person to deal with the issue
Selection Criteria
- Excellent communication, liaison and community development
skills
- Good numeracy and organisational skills
- Ability to think strategically and tactically
- Ability to travel and undertake practical field work
- Understanding of working in an isolated environment
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