Due to a last minute withdrawal of one of our prospective interns Reef Check Australia have a 6 month internship vacancy available to start in Townsville, Queensland Australia ASAP. More information on Reef Check Australia.

The position is offered on a volunteer basis. Candidate requirements;

IDEAL

* Minimum of PADI Dive master certification and professional
insurance.

* Academic qualifications in Coral reef or reef fish
biology/ecology.

* Database management skills

* >1 peer reviewed scientific publication

* Experience in writing Fundraising / Grant proposals.

* Teaching/teamwork skills ~ organizing dive surveys for 2006.

MANDATORY

* Minimum PADI Rescue Diver certification + 50 hours logged dives.

* Financially independent for the 6 month period.

* Eligible for a 6 month tourist or 12 month working visa in
Australia.

* Capable of passing an AS2299 dive medical.

* Competence in written and spoken English.

* Dive accident(DAN) and health insurance.

Reef Check Australia is a not for profit organization based in Townsville. We currently train volunteer recreational scuba divers to take part in monitoring more than 40 sites on the GBR. Over the past 4 years we have developed relationships with a large number of stakeholder groups including government agencies, tourism operators and research organizations. The internship position will involve a diverse array of activities from mundane
office functions to organizing and participating in exciting survey trips throughout the GBR. Whilst the intern position is not funded it will provide an excellent opportunity for any person who is starting a career in marine science who wishes to gain experience in this field. You will also gain insight into the workings of an environmental charity and participate in novel research opportunities.

Townsville is the administrative hub for Great Barrier Reef management and research providing interns with ample opportunities to interact with other marine scientists. The successful Reef Check intern will gain in water
surveying experience and a globally recognized Reef check qualification that will enable them to take part in Reef Check monitoring programs around the world.

If you are interested in this opportunity and can be in Townsville by the end of January 2006 please respond with your c.v. toReefCheck by the 23/1/06.

kind regards

Roger Beeden
Marketing & Communications Manager
Reef Check Australia
Townsville
QLD 4810

+61 07 47241854 (Tel/Fax)
+61 404 330859 (Mobile)
jos@reefcheck.org
http://www.reefcheckaustralia.org