• Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
• Newly created position
• Based in Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne
• 2 year fixed term contract
• Join a diverse global network of local organisations working for people and planet in 100 countries
• Work in a high performing, values-driven organisation

About Us

WWF-Australia is an award-winning and innovative organisation determined to do things differently. We use our superpowers to partner in delivering nature-positive solutions, empowering communities, and halting climate change - in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, the Southern Hemisphere and globally.

We are a values-driven organisation with a diverse global network of local organisations working in 100 countries. We work as a catalyst with communities, First Nations, governments, businesses, innovators, and philanthropists towards our global mission: to build a world where people live and prosper in harmony with nature. 

Learn more about our 60-year history in the video below. 

About the Role

The Nature Positive Policy Manager is a key member of the Policy and Horizon Scanning Team, investigating, consulting and preparing WWF-Australia positions on current and emerging policy, initiatives and innovation affecting biodiversity, including the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Australian Government's Nature Positive Plan.

The incumbent will consult and negotiate with a variety of key stakeholders to drive and amplify the Nature Positive goal, to influence government and other stakeholders' policies and programs to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 on a 2020 baseline and achieve full recovery by 2050.

Key Accountabilities (Refer to PD for full list of Key Accountabilities)

• Leads policy development and advocacy for WWF-Australia's Nature Positive agenda to achieve new laws, policies and funding to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 and achieve full recovery by 2050.
• Partners with WWF's global network, contributes to outcome achievement in line with WWF's global goals to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, including through collaboration with WWF network offices and other stakeholders in the Pacific region.
• Consults, collaborates and negotiates with a variety of key stakeholders including government and political stakeholders, government agencies, eNGOs, First Nations and experts in the biodiversity, conservation and environmental sectors to identify and activate opportunities to achieve Nature Positive outcomes in addressing Australia's biodiversity crisis.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience (Refer to PD for full list of Selection Criteria)

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing complex advocacy strategies and plans relating to environmental conservation and/or sustainable development.
• Advanced knowledge of environmental issues, policy and legal frameworks within Australia.
• Advanced advocacy, community outreach and multi-stakeholder management skills including a track record of successfully engaging with diverse communities and organisations.

A position description is attached.

Our Commitment to Diversity: WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding: WWF-Australia is committed to acting with respect and upholding the human rights, welfare and dignity of all persons we employ, engage with or who are affected by our activities and work, with special regard for vulnerable individuals and children.

As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo background checks relevant to your position (eg. Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Applications

Applicants can apply by clicking 'Apply Now'. Only those applicants applying online via the eRecruitment System will be considered.

Please include the following two attachments: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV).

Note that applicants require current unlimited working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role.