The Green Army is an Australian Government initiative that supports local environment and heritage conservation projects across Australia. The program provides opportunities for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience in environmental and heritage conservation fields, while participating in projects that generate real benefits for the environment. Green Army teams of 10 (up to nine participants and one team supervisor) will be deployed across the country to help communities deliver local conservation outcomes.
Conservation Volunteers is proud to be a provider for this program.
We are now seeking to employ Supervisors who will be responsible for the safety, welfare, training and supervision of Green Army participants.
For success in this role you will need knowledge and experience in the application of Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures, sound knowledge of bush regeneration practices and terrestrial conservation activities, excellent people management and training skills, good organizational skills and the ability to complete simple reports in a timely manner.
A full Driver’s licence, Senior or Level II First Aid and a Defensive Driving certificate are essential. Where necessary, Conservation Volunteers will provide training to Level 3 standard in an OH&S subject. Conservation Volunteers will also apply for a Working with Children Check and Criminal Record Check for the successful applicant.
For details of the position description and to apply for a supervisor role please visit our website www.cva.org.au/employment
On your application please remember to include your resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria available in the Position Description. Also in the subject of your email clearly state the location for which you would like to be considered. Email to: employment@cva.org.au
Applications close Friday, May 15, 2015.