Conservation Volunteers Australia is a place where you can bring your purpose to life through the work you do, creating a world where people and nature flourish together.
Learn more about what it means to be part of the CVA journey by visiting https://conservationvolunteers.com.au/about-us/
- Our employees benefit from:
- Hybrid Work Arrangements
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Five paid Volunteering days per year
- 38 hours paid Training & Development per year
- Employee Assistance Program for both employees and their immediate family members
- Paid Parental Leave policy
- Annual Leave Loading
Join us!
Conservation Volunteers Australia is a national, cause-based organisation established in
1982. We are a for-purpose organisation and exist to make a difference. Our core purpose is Connecting people with nature.
Our mission is to provide every Australian with the inspiration and opportunity to connect with our unique and wondrous natural environment. We believe that connecting a breadth of people, groups and communities with nature will lead to healthier people, more resilient communities, and improved care and appreciation for our natural world.
Project Officer, Perth
The Project Officer is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of CVA projects. Working as part of the Program Delivery team, you’ll apply your experience in community engagement and conservation and land management to ensure that projects achieve the change they have been designed to achieve and meet the objectives of CVA’s programs in WA and beyond as reasonably required.
As a Project Officer, you’ll help plan and deliver projects by translating your technical knowledge of the Australian environment into practical action and by being a strong advocate for connecting people with nature.
Job Type: Part Time (0.8) – Fixed Term
Contract to 30/06/2027
Location: Perth
Team: National Projects
Hours: 30.4 hours (4 days) per week
Annual Salary: $51,200 p.a. (0.8 of $64,000 p.a.)
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Qualifications or equivalent experience in the delivery of field-based environmental projects
- Experience leading and organising community events and a working understanding of contemporary
engagement principles
- Defensive Driving certificate obtained within the last 5 years
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid certificates – Provide First Aid and Provide CPR
- Occupational Health and Safety Level 3
If not already obtained, the above qualifications will be required upon successful appointment.
If this opportunity excites you, a full position description is available from our website:
Microsoft Word – 2026 – PD – Project Officer, Perth
Applications including resume, cover letter and responses to Key Selection Criteria are to be submitted via the application form on CVA’s website.
Hiring: Project Officer, Perth – Conservation Volunteers Australia
Applications close on Sunday 2 August 2026
Enquiries can be directed to the HR Coordinator by calling 1800 032 501 or email hr@cva.org.au
CVA is a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Nations peoples, people with a disability, those who are gender-diverse or from a culturally and linguistically diverse background are encouraged to apply.
