Employment
Join the BWRAC team - Supporting wildlife through education, advocacy, and research.
Our inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday 25th November 2023 @ 1.30pm. It will be held at the Community House, The Emery Room, 407 Warrenhip Street, Buninyong. All members and guests are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to the Secretary by 12 noon on Monday 20th November 2023 via email to secretary@bwrac.org.au. AGM Notice & Org Chart
In accordance with our organisation's constitution, all committee roles will be declared vacant at the AGM. Interested people are encouraged to submit a nomination form to join our committee.
Honorary Positions Available:
- PRESIDENT President Position Description
- VICE PRESIDENT Vice President Position Description
- TREASURER Treasurer Position Description
- SECRETARY Secretary Position Description
- COMMUNITY EDUCATION DIRECTOR Community Education Director Position Description
- ORDINARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS (TO BE RATIFIED AT THE AGM)
Subcommittees:
- Advocacy Subcommittee (advocacy, lobbying, council liaison etc) Advocacy Team Leader Position Description
- Research Subcommittee (grant writing etc) Research Team Leader Position Description
- Communications Subcommittee (ie policies, marketing, website, graphic design, newsletter editor, social media etc) Comms Team Leader Position Description
- Finance Subcommittee (ie fundraising, members, volunteers etc)
- Community Outreach Subcommittee (educational resources, carer liaison etc)
We are looking for new people to join our team of volunteers!!
A rewarding opportunity to make a difference - help us be a voice for our wildlife!
ABOUT US
The Ballarat Wildlife Rehabilitation & Conservation INC (BWRAC) rehabilitates wildlife that has experienced injury or trauma and advocates to influence and protect Australia’s wildlife habitat biodiversity. We do this by providing specialised care, lobbying for policy and industry reform, undertaking research and educating the public. We are run by unpaid volunteers.
People with the following attributes are encouraged to apply and please also refer to each separate position description:
- Self motivated
- An interest or prior background in biodiversity or wildlife conservation
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
REQUIREMENTS
- A National Police Clearance certificate will be required, dated within the last three years. Alternatively, a signed Volunteer National Police Certificate Consent Form and we will submit to obtain a police certificate.
- A current working with Children Check.
COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM:
Download Committee Nomination form here
RELEVANT FORMS & NOTICES:
If you are a member and are unable to attend the AGM, we encourage you to use a Proxy to vote on your behalf. (Members entitled to vote include members who are over 15 years of age and those who have renewed their membership for the 2023-2024 financial year.)
Applications & Enquiries: If you would like to apply for a role or have any queries, please contact either Jessica Robertson, President, on 0409 211 194 or by email to president@bwrac.org.au or Melissa Morey, Secretary, on 0417 033 774 or by email to secretary@bwrac.org.au
Ballarat Wildlife Rehabilitation & Conservation Inc (BWRAC) is an Equal Opportunity organisation. We recognise, value and support a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds who are also committed to these values.
Position Available: VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are an integral part of our organisation. If you are interested in volunteering and becoming a Wildlife Transporter, Rescuer or general volunteer to help our native wildlife, please visit our Volunteers Page