Conservation Project Manager - South East Vic

About the role

Reporting to the Area Manager this role is integral to the delivery of Trust for Nature’s projects in South East Victoria. The role delivers, monitors and evaluates projects that achieve strategic biodiversity outcomes. This role will be responsible for the delivery of multiple projects including management of a small team to deliver strategic projects across South East Victoria.

To read the detailed responsibilities of the role, please review the Position Description on our careers page.

https://trustfornature.org.au/about-us/careers

This role offers a full-time base salary of $86,242 - $92,790p.a., plus superannuation. The offer made will be commensurate with experience.

This is a 12-month fixed term full time position (open to part-time 0.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE). The role is based in South East Victoria, with the office in Bairnsdale, and regular travel to Bairnsdale as well as to East and West Gippsland required.

About you

We are searching for someone who is experienced in leading projects. The successful candidate will come with;

• At least 5 years of experience working in the environmental sector.

• Degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or similar/ relevant experience

• Understanding of conservation principles and practices, including legislation, and knowledge of Victorian Ecological Vegetation Classes, flora and fauna.

• Demonstrated project management experience, including managing risks and budgets, and writing reports.

• Experience supporting staff to deliver projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing reports and communicating project outcomes to multiple audiences via a range of techniques (e.g. presentations, reports).

• Demonstrated experience building stakeholder relationships with agency partners, Traditional Owners, conservation organisations, and community groups.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter addressing your skills and interest in the role along with your resume.

Applications will close on 28 April 2024 (EOD) and we intend to hold interviews the week commencing 6 May.

As much as we would like to get back to all applicants, we don't have a system in place to achieve this yet. We really appreciate your interest in working with Trust for Nature and the time you take to apply for roles.

Trust for Nature is dedicated to gender equality, diversity and inclusivity. We are continually working to build an inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD people.

Please note, a National Police Check is required to be conducted as part of the selection process. Our practices are inclusive and based on equal opportunity principles. A positive result from a police check would only preclude employment in certain circumstances.

If you need further information please contact us at ***********@tfn.org.au, using the subject line: Project Manager, South East