Bush Heritage Australia's Seeding the Future team is recruiting to fill a fantastic opportunity for a Social Media Intern (Conservation).

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
• Melbourne – Flinders St Office
• Annual base salary of $61,042 inclusive of super. Pro rata amount: $15,260 inclusive of super
• Fixed term contract 6-month part-time (3 days per week)
• On-going invitations to Seeding the Future professional development
• Network building opportunities and continuing connections via LinkedIn
• Access to the Headspace app and Employee Assistance Program
• One-on-one career guidance with a Seeding the Future mentor

About us

For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us. Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

About the role

The Social Media Intern will support the day-to-day management of Bush Heritage Australia’s social media channels, helping share stories about conservation, wildlife, science and people across our reserves and programs. Working closely with the Communications team, the intern will assist with managing the content calendar, curating content from team members, Bush Heritage colleagues and partners, scheduling posts across social platforms, monitoring and reporting on performance, and supporting community engagement across channels.

This internship is suited to someone with an interest in conservation, environmental communication or science storytelling who is looking to build hands-on experience in digital communications within the environmental sector. The role offers the opportunity to develop practical skills in digital media coordination, content creation, audience engagement and science communication while contributing to the communication of real conservation outcomes.

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How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria.

Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances and career histories.

We can get many applications for internship roles so to give yourself the best chance please consider these tips to assist with your application writing:

• Please answer each question.
• Use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Response/Result) method, do not repeat answers or only state “see resume for details”.
• Ensure you have answered all parts of the question.
• Tweak your resume to highlight the relevant experience.
• Do some background research on Bush Heritage before you answer the questions!
• Avoid using AI to answer the questions. Your application has a better chance of standing out if your personality comes through. Write in your own voice and let us get to know YOU!

If you require further information, please contact Claire Chepel (Seeding the Future Program Coordinator) at claire.chepel@bushheritage.org.au

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

Applications close: Sunday 21st June at 11:59 pm AEST.