Issue 107, June 13, 2007


Positions Vacant

VTE Lecturer - Conservation and Land Management

CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY
Darwin, Northern Territory
Salary: $48,279 - $68,861 pa.
Up to 3 years fixed term full time appointment - Located in Darwin
VRN: 4574/171

You will be required to develop and present Conservation and Land Management (CLM) teaching programs at Charles Darwin University campuses and other nominated teaching and learning locations. You will assess clients on the job and assist with and promote the activities and interests of the School of Science and Primary Industries. You will have appropriate qualifications in Conservation and Land Management or Environmental Science, and the ability to develop effective relationships within the Primary Industry and CLM sectors and associated organisations to improve training uptake and outcomes.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. 

For further information, please visit www.cdu.edu.au/jobs or phone (08) 8946 6284.

Applications close: Friday, 8 June 2007.

Interpretive Officer - Reef HQ

GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK AUTHORITY
Townsville, Queensland
Salary: $29,310 - $41,797 pa plus super and benefits
Non-ongoing contract 2 July 2007 to 11 January 2008

An exciting opportunity exists in our award-winning aquarium for an experienced Interpretive Officer. You will have a 'can do' attitude and a passion for the Great Barrier Reef. You will enjoy communicating your knowledge to the general public and deliver exciting interpretive programs.

The Position Description and Application Forms are available from: www.gbrmpa.gov.au/corp_site/about_us/employment/ . Applications must address the selection criteria found within the Position Description.

For more information contact: Julie Spencer on (07) 4750 0713.
Applications should be addressed to: Human Resources Management, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, PO Box 1379, TOWNSVILLE QLD 4810, or email applications to: recruitment@gbrmpa.gov.au.

Applications close: 4:30pm Monday, 11 June 2007.

Geochemist Postdoctoral Scientist

CSIRO Land and Water - Townsville, QLD
$61K - $69K plus Superannuation

International Applicants Welcome

The appointee will undertake activities to improve understanding of the geochemistry of groundwater systems, and on the transport of solutes (nutrients, agrochemicals & salts) via groundwater systems to downstream ecosystems and receiving waters (including the marine environment).
Go to: recruitment.csiro.au/asp/index.asp
For further information please contact Dr Keith Bristow, email: keith.bristow@csiro.au or phone 07 4753 8596.
For administrative or CSIRO terms and conditions information please contact Ryan Burke email: ryan.burke@csiro.au or phone 07 3214 2335.
Closing Date: 15 June 2007

Assistant Director, Mine Rehabilitation and Governance Support

Parks Australia North
$72,950 -$80,921

      Key duties:

      • Manage the Gunlom Aboriginal Land Trust mine rehabilitation project.
      • Oversee governance management arrangements for Commonwealth reserves.
      • Oversee the administration of legal matters and systems.

      To successfully fulfill this role, you will need:

      • The ability to manage complex projects
      • High level communication skills including the ability to develop relationships and negotiate effectively
      • To understand environmental legislation and legal principles relevant to protected area management

      Selection documentation may be obtained by telephoning Dani Best on (08) 8920 1300; email dani.best@environment.gov.au

      After reading the selection documentation, further information about the position may be obtained from Gae Mackay on (08) 8920 1304

      Please note: To be eligible for employment with the Department, applicants must be Australian citizens.

      Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.

      Applications must be received by COB 11/06/2007

      Senior Natural Resource Management Officer

      Department of Natural Resources and Water (QLD)
      Salary: $67044 - $71730p.a.
      VRN: NRW 5316
      Cairns & Townsville

      Key Duties:

      Assess and make recommendations to delegated officers on lease renewal and conversion applications. This will involve detailed property inspections and desktop analysis. Prepare briefs, reports and contribute to the development of policy, work practices and guidelines on complex State Land Management issues.

      Skills/Abilities:

      Knowledge of natural resource management and State land management in Queensland.

      Closing Date: 18/06/2007

      Contact: www.jobs.qld.gov.au

      Phone (07) 3239 3083 (faxback service)