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PAP facilitator job description

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Introduction

The project for which this job has been created is to engage as many Bellarine people as possible working on rabbit population control. This means knowing about how to control rabbit populations is not the priority but connecting to and engaging people in the process is the job. It should always be remembered that it is the responsibility of the landholder to control rabbits and it is not for the BLG to do the work.

The facilitator will work one day per week, or the equivalent thereof. The job will require the facilitator to be well versed in the Rabbit Sweep project, to know how it relates to other rabbit projects undertaken by the BLG, and how it integrates with other projects conducted by others. In particular, a working relationship with the VRAN, the department of agriculture (Agriculture Victoria), the CoGG rabbit program, and the participants of the BCN. The facilitator will not be expected to provide on-ground works advice but rather to know where and to whom someone should go if they have an expertise question, a contracting task, etc.

To safely work on outside rabbit projects with others, event convenors should follow a set of guidelines that cover the admin aspects of such work - registration and OHS briefing of volunteers, aims and risks, participation of 'experts' and contractors, before-and-after reporting of any events, and more. The BLG facilitator will be asked to provide a list and an explanation of it so the Rabbit Sweep facilitator can develop a handy, online form for the admin of group events. The facilitator will show others how to use the form so they can do the admin work for their events.

It appears that the most effective way to engage people is to invite them to participate in a demonstration exercise and to learn from those present, expert, experienced, and otherwise, about the various aspects of the event. As the goal is to increase the number of participants, events will probably be better if they are smaller, say less than 20 people in all and the aim will be to engage others, leaving them to choose how they work on their problem and with whom in the future. When new groups want to start the process, the facilitator will schedule some training once there are enough people - say 6 - 8, to ensure the events are safe, pleasant, effective, and the convenors will encourage others to organise their own events.

On the Bellarine there are numerous interest groups as well as the many government agencies that have members - these members are the target of the Rabbit Sweep, being asked to help with the work because they too, are landholders and have rabbits or have neighbours in such a position. Because these people are not always familiar with the kind of activities they will need to participate in, the facilitator will be asked to up-skill their convenors in this regard. Hence the emphasis on admin of events. Initially, the groups to be invited to work with the Rabbit Sweep will be groups that are members of the BCN but there are many other groups, and there are many people not affiliated with a group. In particular, engaging younger people will become a priority - the environment will be inherited by the young generations and their interest in its biodiversity, biosustainability, etc., is ultimately paramount.

Job Description for the Rabbit Sweep Facilitator

Main duties/responsibilities:

  • The aim of the role is to connect with the community on the Bellarine and support them with the ultimate aim of controlling rabbit populations.
  • The Facilitator will respect that landholders are responsible for their land and any actions on it are to be undertaken with their permission.
  • The Facilitator will be supported by regular meetings with the BLG Landcare Facilitator in conjunction with Rabbit Action Group.
  • The Facilitator will learn from the BLG Facilitator of all the requirements for working on-ground with volunteers on the Peninsula.
  • The Facilitator will aim to engage landholders in and help them with arranging safe rabbit control activities.
  • The Facilitator will provide landholders with relevant information and checklists to ensure on-ground activities are safe and easy to organise.
  • The Facilitator will know how and where to access relevant information, experts, contractors, and volunteers and help landholders and others with this.
  • The Facilitator is expected to be able to advise a landholder how to get help, if necessary, to assess a property and find suitable options for their property and resoources.
  • The Facilitator will help organise demonstrations, workshops and training events.
  • The job may require the Facilitator to be well versed in the Rabbit Sweep project and to know how it relates to other projects undertaken by the BLG.
  • The Facilitator will develop a working relationship with the Victorian Rabbit Action Network, Agriculture Victoria, the City of Greater Geelong, and Bellarine Catchment Network.
  • The Facilitator is expected to know how a landholder should go about managing relevant cultural heritage overlays.
  • The Facilitator will encourage contribution to and use of the Rabbit Sweep Catalogue.
  • The Facilitator will not be expected to perform on-ground works.
  • The Facilitator will be expected to work safely in line with recommendations.
  • The Facilitator will have a “can do” attitude, communicating examples of successful rabbit control to landholders and the broader community.
  • The Facilitator will also have knowledge of past failures.

Conditions

  • The Facilitator will work 8 hours per week, totalling 416 hours for the year
  • The position is as a Contractor, so must the successful applicant must have an ABN
  • The Facilitatormust be covered by insurance either their's or by BLG.
  • Must have own vehicle and will be reimbursed for travel.
  • Work can be undertaken from home or from the Bellarine Environment Centre.

Bellarine Landcare Group, having the expertise of the Bellarine Peninsula, will oversee the Facilitator’s position and the distribution of funds and will work with the Facilitator and associated groups.

Skills and experience

Qualifications:

Qualifications for the job may be formal or informal.

Experience:

At least 3 years experience in a similar role or industry

 Skills:
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Organised and able to meet deadlines
Performance goals:
  • Deal with clients, suppliers and other employees professionally at all times

Budget for the Rabbit Sweep Facilitator

salary (8 hours per week for 52 weeks)

mileage ($0.85 per km) ($1445)

comms $1000

meeting expenses $1000

office expenses $1000