Sharing our Shores with Coastal Wildlife Coordinator

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BirdLife Australia is Australias only national bird conservation charity. Our mission is to put birds and nature on the path to recovery within a decade by leading and facilitating action that halts biodiversity loss and restores ecosystems. We work in close partnership with supporters campaigners donors members volunteers and like-minded conservation organisations to achieve lasting conservation outcomes.

We take a science- and evidence-based approach to bird conservation. Where strong conservation plans are in place and appropriately resourced evidence shows that threatened species can be brought back from the brink of extinction. With a 100-plus year history and Australias strongest and longest-running collection of bird data and surveys BirdLife Australia brings deep expertise insight and leadership to the protection of native birds.

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About the Role

The Sharing our Shores with Coastal Wildlife Coordinator plays a key role in delivering the Sharing our Shores with Coastal Wildlife project funded by Green Adelaide through the Landscapes Levy.

This project aligns closely with and contributes to the delivery of BirdLife Australias Beach-nesting Birds Program with a strong focus on threatened species including the Hooded Plover and Fairy Tern as well as the national Migratory Shorebirds Conservation Action Plan.

The role will work collaboratively with agencies local government community groups and industry stakeholders to conserve and build resilience of coastal habitats shorebird and seabird populations across the Green Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu and Northern and Yorke landscapes. There will be occasional opportunities to extend delivery of actions to other regions within South Australia.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating and supporting volunteers land managers and key stakeholders

Advising on best-practice threat mitigation and coastal works

Preparing reports submissions and project documentation

Delivering volunteer training support and management

Leading stakeholder engagement and community education activities

Tracking contract delivery budgeting and regular reporting

Selection Criteria

Essential

A degree in Conservation Biology Environmental Science or related field with experience working with coastal management related issues or coastal birds and at least two-years experience working in the environment or conservation sector.

Strong understanding of coastal birds and habitat conservation issues including complexity of coastal policy zoning and regulations and challenges of bird conservation in this environment.

Experience working with and managing volunteers to deliver project outcomes including managing expectations and compliance issues.

An appreciation and understanding of science-based conservation and demonstrated experience in coordinating the implementation of conservation or environmental projects.

Excellent liaison and consultation skills ability to work constructively with community groups volunteers members of the public as well as land managers and government agency staff.

Strong project management planning and organisational skills including ability to work to deadlines and both independently and part of a team.

Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Competency in word processing and database management.

Current drivers license

Valid Australian work rights with permission to work

What we Offer:

This is a part-time back-fill role (0.8 FTE) based in Adelaide offered on a maximum term 12-month contract. The position attracts a salary range of $91098 $94934 per annum (pro rata based on skills and experience) plus superannuation.

You will also enjoy a range of benefits including:

Generous annual personal and paid parental leave

Additional special leave covering the organisations shutdown period

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Professional development and networking opportunities

A supportive and purpose-driven work environment

How to Apply:

For further details or to request a copy of the Position Description please contact people&

To apply please submit:

A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

A current CV

Evidence of valid Australian work rights

Applications close: 6 February 2026

Please note: BirdLife Australia does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.