Seascapes Project Support Officer

Founded in 1951, The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organisation dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling the twin crises facing our planet  - climate change and biodiversity loss. 

One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 76 countries, including all 50 states of USA, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more about our global organisation, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

The Nature Conservancy first commenced operations in Australia in 2002. Since that time TNC Australia has grown significantly and now conducts projects in all Australian states and territories. Our work focuses on four conservation strategies – Outback (including our work with many Indigenous Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, supporting their efforts to manage their Country for its cultural and conservation values); Oceans (including our nation-wide critically endangered shellfish reef building program in the bays and estuaries of southern Australia, from Perth to Noosa); Nature and Agricultural Landscapes (including innovative water funds in the Southern Murray-Darling Basin); and Protection (working with partners, including governments, to achieve protection, restoration and improved management of 30% of our oceans and 30% of our lands by 2030). To learn more about our work in Australia visit www.natureaustralia.org.au. 

The South-east Seascapes Project Support Officer coordinates and helps advance significant coastal habitat restoration projects in Victoria, and may support on similar projects in New South Wales and Tasmania. Working as part of a national team, projects coordinated by the Project Support Officer may include restoration of imperilled marine habitats (including shellfish and kelp forests), coastal erosion mitigation projects and/or restorative aquaculture initiatives.

The South-east Seascapes Project Support Officer reports to the Marine Restoration Lead and will work closely with team members of TNC Australia’s Seascapes Program in a team-based management matrix. They will also engage with a range of other team members and functions across the Australia Business Unit, such as communications, business development and finance, to achieve their project objectives collaboratively.
 

In this role, you will be:

• Coordinating project planning, including compiling management plans and interfacing with TNC’s Smartsheet’s project management system 
• Undertaking budget management, including forecasts and tracking 
• Leading and supporting the implementation of restoration projects, including convening governance arrangements, securing necessary permits, contractor procurement, contracting and overseeing the delivery restoration works 
• Overseeing the delivery of the Shuck Don’t Chuck shell recycling project. 
• Project reporting, including to donors and regulators. 
• Leading and supporting community and stakeholder engagement, including with Indigenous groups, through Information Sessions and engagement with industry, other non-government organisations, research institutions and the wider community. 
• Support monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including field work. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or vocational degree in natural resource management, coastal restoration, aquaculture or similar field, and at least 1 year related experience.
• Experience coordinating multi-faceted projects to completion.                   
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with diverse stakeholders. 
• Experience synthesising diverse information and writing project plans and reports to a high standard.                  

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Scientific diver trained to Australian Standards and certified under the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS), American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) or equivalent and demonstrated scientific diving experience in temperate waters. Note that scientific or research diver training courses completed through a recreational diving organisation (e.g., PADI) do not meet this requirement.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) completed within the last three years.
• Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy (HLTAID015) completed within the last 12 months.
• Experience working with Indigenous groups and/or under-represented ethnic groups.
• Experience managing volunteers.
• Ability to explain conservation practices and science to technical and non-technical audiences.
   

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, savings plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay for this position is within the range of $75,000 - $85,000 (+Superannuation and benefits), and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.   

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.