Under the broad direction of the Marine Parks Coordinator, this role assists in the delivery of natural resource management operations and stakeholder engagement activities for Christmas Island Marine Park. Duties include:
- Supporting field operations for managing and monitoring marine habitats and species, including preparation, logistics, and safe implementation of marine park activities.
- Undertaking and developing stakeholder and community engagement, education, and communications, including supporting advisory meetings, liaising with local groups and developing communications products.
- Collecting and managing technical data from monitoring and research programs, and contributing to reports and documentation.
- Providing operational support for researchers and collaborating with community groups and organisations.
- Maintaining equipment and resources required for marine park operations.
- Ensuring compliance with safety protocols during field activities and contributing to risk assessments.
- Participating in training and development to build capability in marine park management.
- Upholding workplace health and safety standards in all operations.
Mandatory qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Marine Science, Conservation Management, Environmental Science)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check and First Aid certification.
Desirable qualifications:
- Ability to operate small vessels and conduct on-water activities safely.
- Qualifications and experience in occupational SCUBA diving.
Additional requirements include a combination of outdoor and office-based work, willingness to perform some out-of-hours and weekend work, and the ability to complete specific remote area and safety training.
