Citizen science lead

Conservation Council of Western Australia – West Perth WA

The Conservation Council of Western Australia (CCWA) is the state's leading not-for-profit conservation and environment organisation. As our Citizen Science Lead, you will drive meaningful conservation outcomes by designing and delivering citizen science programs that build community capacity and deepen public engagement with the natural world. A unique opportunity to lead impactful work at the intersection of science, community, and conservation, this part-time role (0.8 FTE) is classified at Level 6 under the Social and Community Services (WA) Interim Award 2011.

Reporting to the Program Manager Nature, the Citizen Science Lead is responsible for initiating, coordinating, and delivering citizen science activities across CCWA's Nature Program. You will lead projects from development through to delivery, manage volunteers and community partnerships, and contribute to strategic planning processes guided by the Citizen Science Steering Committee.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering citizen science activities including surveys, workshops, talks, and community events.
• Leading and managing projects across planning, scheduling, logistics, communication, and content development.
• Building and maintaining relationships with community groups, volunteers, and partner organisations.
• Recruiting, coordinating, and supporting volunteers to participate in citizen science activities.
• Preparing and delivering reports in line with organisational and funder requirements.
• Identifying and contributing to funding applications and external program opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with the Nature Team and broader CCWA staff to support conservation outcomes.

You are a motivated self-starter with a genuine passion for conservation and community engagement. You thrive in a role that combines hands‐on project delivery with relationship building, and you bring confidence, initiative, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do. You will bring:

• Experience delivering programs or projects in community engagement, environmental, or a related field.
• A genuine interest in citizen science, biodiversity, and community‐led conservation.
• Experience working with volunteers, community groups, or partner organisations.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and complex workloads with a high degree of autonomy.
• Competence in data management, record‐keeping, and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of stakeholders.

We are a values‐driven organisation committed to equity, inclusion, and social justice. We actively seek to build a workplace that celebrates diversity and embraces the contributions of all people. This is a genuine opportunity to put your skills to work for WA's environment.

See the position description attached below for further information about this role.