BirdLife International, the world's largest nature conservation Partnership, is seeking a Pacific Marine Specialist to support the work of the BirdLife International Marine Programme in the Pacific to understand, protect and restore seabird populations. The role leads science translation and advocacy initiatives, with a focus on supporting delivery of an evidence-based area-based management proposal(s) for the Lord Howe Rise and South Tasman Sea region.
How you will do this:
- Lead coordination of the Lord Howe Rise and South Tasman Sea project, bringing together internal teams, partners, governments, and external stakeholders.
- Translate complex scientific and technical information into clear, persuasive policy briefs, position papers, and communications that influence regional marine policy.
- Drive advocacy for area-based management proposals under the BBNJ Agreement.
- Provide strategic analysis and evidence on priority marine areas, including Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) and Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas (EBSAs).
- Strengthen marine conservation advocacy across the Pacific; deliver fisheries policy analysis and spatial assessments of seabird-fisheries interactions.
- Build relationships with High Seas Alliance members, BirdLife Partners, Pacific governments, NGOs, research institutions, and Indigenous and community-based organisations.
- Represent the Marine Programme in regional and international meetings and scientific forums.
What we are looking for: A degree or higher qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject, strong knowledge of marine policy instruments, seabird ecology, and marine conservation, plus experience delivering marine conservation initiatives. Strong project management, coordination, and leadership skills; exceptional written and spoken English; experience in analytical approaches including contextual analysis and spatial mapping, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and practical experience using R, ArcGIS, or similar spatial analysis software.
Full-time (37.5 hours/week), fixed-term for 2 years. Location: Fiji, New Zealand or Australia. Salary and benefits vary by location. Interviews will be held from 19 August 2026.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the BirdLife International Teamtailor careers portal. See the full job description at https://www.birdlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Pacific-Marine-Specialist-JD-Final.pdf
https://birdlifeinternational.teamtailor.com/jobs/8087199-pacific-marine-specialist