Why Work for Reef Check Australia?

--Part of the United Nation's official International coral reef monitoring program

--Strong scientific reputation

--Work with likeminded people at the cutting edge of coral reef
conservation

Benefits to you include the opportunity to:

--Enhance your research skills

--Enhance team management skills

--Enhance project coordination skills

--Contribute to Australia?s long-term data set

--Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program in the world

--Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of the world's leading centres of tropical marine science

--Log dives at some of Australia's most spectacular coral reefs

--Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check

Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos @ reefcheck.org

Education Officer. January - June 2008 (full time or part time)

The Education Officer position will involve assisting in the development of education materials for school groups(classroom and field activities) and tourists (presentation materials for dive boats) and in delivery of these materials.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in Reef Check survey expeditions.

The position is entirely volunteer. However, we can provide applicants with some support in applying to other foundations for funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia.

Required skills and qualifications:

--Experience in developing environmental educational materials or
an educational degree

--Good communication skills, both verbal and written

--Ability to take initiative and work independently

--Proven experience and credentials for working with children. You will require a "blue card" to work with the youth in Australia.

If you want to participate in Reef Check surveys you will need:

--Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives

--Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider qualifications*

* safety qualifications must be accepted courses in Queensland e.g., Senior First Aid, Dan Oxygen Provider Please check with Reef Check regarding which qualifications you have to confirm if they are accepted)

Benefits to you include the opportunity to:

--Team-work skills

--Learn coral reef research skills

--Project management skills

--Contribute to Australia?s long-term data set

--Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program
in the world

--Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of the world's leading centres of tropical marine science

--Log dives at some of Australia?s most spectacular coral reefs

--Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check

Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos @ reefcheck.org

Communications, PR & Fundraising Support. January ? June 2008 (full
time or part time)

The Communications, PR and Fundraising Support position will involve assisting our marketing and communications manager in the development and coordination of communication programs as well as helping to develop fundraising opportunities and prepare grants. PR and communication activities include but are not limited to: community service announcements, radio/newspaper/magazine articles, Reef Check Australia membership program, community education and awareness-raising events and community competitions.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in Reef Check survey expeditions.

The position is entirely volunteer. However, we can provide applicants with some support in applying to other foundations for funds to support themselves during their stay in Australia.

Required skills and qualifications:

--Experience in developing communications materials or a communications degree

--Proven communication skills, both verbal and written

--Ability to take initiative and work independently

Desired skills and qualifications:

--Experience with MX Dreamweaver

--Experience with fundraising & grant-writing

If you want to participate in Reef Check surveys you will need:

--Rescue diver with a minimum of 50 logged dives

--Current first aid, CPR and oxygen provider qualifications*

* safety qualifications must be accepted courses in Queensland e.g., Senior First Aid, Dan Oxygen Provider ? please check with Reef Check regarding which qualifications you have to confirm if they are accepted)

Benefits to you include the opportunity to:

--Team-work skills

--Learn coral reef research skills

--Project management skills

--Contribute to Australia's long-term data set

--Take part in the most comprehensive Reef Check Training program
in the world

--Work with like-minded professionals and volunteers at one of
the world?s leading centres of tropical marine science

--Log dives at some of Australia?s most spectacular coral reefs

--Potential for ongoing opportunities with Reef Check

Applicants should send their resume to Jos Hill at jos @ reefcheck.org

Jos Hill
Managing Director
Reef Check Australia
PO Box 404
Townsville
QLD 4810

Email: jos @ reefcheck.org
General enquiries: support@reefcheckaustralia.org
Tel: +61 (0)7 4724 3950
Mob: +61 (0) 415 446 646

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