• Join an organisation that safeguards a future for Victoria’s unique natural environment
• Lead a team passionate about enabling people and nature to live and thrive in harmony
• Full time or part time (negotiable), ongoing position

About us

Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit organisation that works collaboratively to protect nature on private land forever. We have protected about 100,000 ha across both covenants and our conservation reserves, as well as managing 44 reserves and operating a Revolving Fund for conservation property purchases. We have since evolved into one of Victoria’s primary land conservation organisations, with several tools to help people protect biodiversity on private land.

The Opportunity

The North East Area Manager is a leadership and coordination role in the north east area of Victoria covering the Goulburn Broken and North East catchment management regions, based in our Wangaratta office. This position reports to the Regional Operations Manager. The North East Area Manager is responsible for cultivating active relationships with new and existing funding partners to expand delivery of the Trust’s statewide corporate and conservation goals, and also oversees the delivery of conservation and corporate programs across the North East Area.

Knowledge and Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or a relevant discipline;
• At least 10 years of environmental project management experience;
• Experience in fostering and maintaining productive partnerships in the environmental sector;
• Broad knowledge of natural resource management issues, preferably in Victoria;
• Experience in managing staff and business administration; and
• Experience in the public and/or non-profit sector will be favourably considered;

A National Police Check is required to be conducted as part of the selection process.

A base salary of $84,527 plus 9.5% superannuation is offered.

Please see the attached position description outlining the responsibilities and key selection criteria, or visit the Trust for Nature website.