National Rabbit Management Coordinator (Remote)

National Rabbit Management Coordinator | HorizonOne Recruitment| Australia

National Rabbit Management Coordinator | HorizonOne Recruitment | Australia

About The Centre of Invasive Species Solutions

The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) brings together government, industry and research partners to develop coordinated and collaborative research, development and extension (RD&E) projects and innovation pipelines that meet national invasive species challenges and deliver resources and materials to assist on ground actions.

Through scientific leadership and alliances, they act as a catalyst to deliver ethical invasive species solutions in Australia and beyond.

The Opportunity

The National Rabbit Management Coordinator will deliver national coordination activities aimed at increasing adoption of best practice rabbit management. The role will see you make impact and work collaboratively with industry to reduce the impacts of wild rabbits on agricultural productivity, the environment, and specifically threatened species.

Work in an agile organisation full of incredibly talented people, within a tight knit team
Significant industry engagement – create and foster on ground communities of best practice
Work in partnership with other CISS National Coordinators (Wild Dogs, Feral Cat and Fox), Industry and Senior Leadership to drive outcomes and see real impact

The Role

As the National Rabbit Management Coordinator, you will build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. These include the Project Steering Committee, government representatives (Commonwealth, State, Local), the Principal Research, Development & Extension Manager, CISS employees, program leaders, and national coordinators. You will collaborate with the Australian Rabbit Managers Network, The Project Steering Committee (once formed), research partners, industry, NRMs, and community groups.
You will have the following key responsibilities:

In collaboration with Australian, state, and territory governments, raise awareness about the importance of wild rabbit management and available control methods for land managers
Facilitate engagement between governments, NRMs, land managers, industry, and NGOs to promote humane and effective rabbit control at a regional level
Implement a national communication plan, including newsletters and social media, to encourage behaviour change towards best practices
Support the adoption of these techniques by working with networks across Australia
Review and enhance the PestSmart rabbit toolkit, create new resources as needed, and coordinate a review of the National Rabbit Code of Practice (CoP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Work with relevant parties to improve instructional guidance (where needed) on how control tools need to be applied to maximise effectiveness
Maintain collaboration with other National Coordinators on pest control and biodiversity programs, including the Rabbit Threat Abatement Plan

The Ideal Person

You will have relevant tertiary qualifications and an understanding of natural resource management, combined with a passion for improving outcomes for Australian industry and the environment and minimising harm caused by invasive species.

As a National Coordinator, your role is to use your excellent stakeholder engagement to build networks and create on ground communities that will advocate for and apply best practice in managing wild rabbits.

Essential experience/knowledge:

Aptitude to develop wild rabbit management, biocontrol, and pest control programs particularly at the interface between research and practical application
Ability to manage and drive leading national or large-scale projects and manage stakeholder engagement across diverse groups to achieve desired outcomes
Communication and highly developed stakeholder engagement and ability to build relationships – this role will represent CISS at forums, committees and in community engagement
Skills in conflict resolution and community engagement

In addition to the above, you will have the following personal attributes:

High level of personal drive and integrity.
Adaptable and flexible – is comfortable dealing with ambiguity and implementing change.
Can manage high intensity situations and remain calm under pressure.
Shape strategic thinking on key issues consistent with best practice management and CISS’ strategic direction
Communicate with, influence and cultivate productive working relationships with a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders

Salary / Rate

Salary of $100k – $110k + 11.5% Super (depending on experience) Full-time fixed term position
Hybrid WFH arrangement available – 60/40 (60% in office, 40% from home) after initial induction period (If ACT based)
Fully remote position if outside of Canberra

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, we encourage interested applicants to contact Sarah Tamasi on 02 6108 4878 for more information and to discuss your application, quoting ref no. 19971.

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

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