Journal: Tas Conservationist — Tasmanian Conservation Trust

Oliver Cassidy

Position Vacant: TCT Fundraising and Community Engagement Coordinator

The Tasmanian Conservation Trust is looking for a part-time ‘Fundraising and Community Engagement Coordinator’ to work in its Hobart office. The position is 2.5 days per week. Annual salary is $31,229 plus on-costs.

Applications must be made via email to jobs@tct.org.au

UPDATE: the new deadline for applications is 10am Monday February 24th 2020

Applications must include a CV/resume and a response to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

For any questions please contact Peter McGlone on 0406 380545 or email peter@tct.org.au

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Tasmanian cat management plan

Tasmanian cat management plan

In June 2016 the TCT made its submission to the Draft Tasmanian Cat Management Plan. The state government has been very slow to assess and respond to public comments and has not yet finalised the plan. Part of the reason for this long delay is that the plan includes a raft of very significant legislative changes, including a number that are controversial and need careful consideration before they can be announced as part of a final plan. We understand that the Minister, Jeremy Rockliff, intends to introduce the amendments in July 2017.

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Bandicoots in backyards: how to protect them from dogs and cats

Bandicoots in backyards: how to protect them from dogs and cats

Over the past 200 years Australia (along with Central America) is the country that has recorded the highest number of mammal species that have suffered major decline or extinction due to invasive predators, with the red fox and feral cat the most damaging. Globally, cats, rodents, dogs and pigs threaten the greatest numbers of endangered vertebrates1.

A major reason that native animals are so vulnerable to introduced predators is thought to be their naivety – failure to recognise and defend themselves against the threat2. Understanding how native prey respond to invasive predators can help protect vulnerable species.

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The case for compulsory cat containment

The case for compulsory cat containment

The TCT supports the state government’s proposal to legislate to make containment of pet cats compulsory, but our support is conditional.The government must phase-in compulsory measures, over several years at least, and fund effective education programs during this time to ensure that every cat owner is informed of their responsibilities and has time to put in place effective containment measures.

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