Healthy Oceans Coordinator

Purpose

The role will work closely with Tasmania’s vibrant coastal communities and alongside the organisation’s Senior Marine Campaigner to help advance marine conservation and community engagement initiatives across the state. This role will connect with a broad range of stakeholders and build valuable relationships for the marine campaign. This position will also strengthen the marine team by providing technical and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders and community members to build broad support behind the marine campaign's objectives.
• Provide strategic support to our Senior Marine Campaigner to ensure our marine campaign is operating according to the latest marine policies, research and science.
• Grow and maintain contact lists and relevant databases, as well as other administrative tasks to ensure the marine campaign is operating efficiently.
• Work with our Senior Marine Campaigner and Communications Manager to draft press releases, briefing documents and other communication materials.

Selection Criteria

1. A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
2. Demonstrated knowledge, or the ability to quickly gain knowledge, of the threats facing Tasmania’s marine environments.
3. Proven experience of building relationships with stakeholders
4. Advanced communication skills with a proven ability to connect and motivate people.
5. Strong IT skills, data entry and a proficiency in Google Workspace.
6. Strategic, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to demonstrate sound judgement, develop innovative solutions and understand the political, social and environmental context in which Environment Tasmania operates.
7. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, and be an effective member of a small team.