Climate Change Adaptation Intern
Job No:
BHAIn16
Location:
Flexible
Bush Heritage Australia's Seeding the Future team is recruiting to fill a fantastic opportunity for a Climate Change Adaptation Intern.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.
- Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
- Flexible work location - home office with the opportunity to work from local Bush Heritage office
- $57,025 (inclusive of super) pro rata remuneration package
- Fixed term contract 3-month full-time/6-month part-time (part-time preferred)
- On-going invitations to Seeding the Future Virtual Roundtables for professional development
- Network building opportunities and continuing connections via LinkedIn
- Access to the Headspace app and Employee Assistance Program
- One-on-one career guidance with a Seeding the Future mentor
About us
For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact.
As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.
Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.
About the role
Climate projections for all Bush Heritage reserves indicate that they will get hotter with more days over 35 degrees. Most properties in the south of the country are projected to receive less rainfall and a smaller proportion of that rain will fall in winter and spring – a critical time for many species when they grow, flower, and set seed or, in the cases of animals, breed and recruit.
This intern will be working across 19 landscapes helping provide climate change adaptation information to support management decisions.
In collaboration with the Science Project manager, the intern will be tasked to translate this information into a deliverable format for use by reserve teams.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Relevant qualification in areas such as Ecology, Conservation or Environmental Science.
- High attention to detail.
- Interest in Climate Change Adaptation and Conservation Planning.
- High level of computer and data management skills.
- Commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Excellent written and verbal skills in presenting information in a targeted clear and audience-appropriate way.
How to apply
To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria.
Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances and career histories.
We can get many applications for internship roles so to give yourself the best chance please consider these tips to assist with your application writing:
- Please answer each question.
- Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Response/Result) method, do not repeat answers or only state “see resume for details”.
- Ensure you have answered all parts of the question.
- Tweak your resume to highlight the relevant experience.
- Do some background research on Bush Heritage before you answer the questions!
If you require further information, please contact Alysha van Eyk (Seeding the Future Career Development mentor) at alysha.vaneyk@bushheritage.org.au or 03 8610 9131, or Sophie Hall-Aspland (Science Project Manager) at sophie.hallaspland@bushheritage.org.au.
Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.
Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.
We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!
Applications close: 7th of April 2024 at 11:30 pm AEST.