About us:

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is one of the world’s largest conservation organisations, delivering and influencing effective conservation across more than 12.9 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and the Top End.

AWC’s mission - to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats - is achieved by:

• Operations -delivering effective large-scale land management including fire management, feral animal control, weed control and infrastructure management.
• Science -delivering a nationally-coherent program of ecological surveys with a focus on monitoring key conservation assets and threats, conducting applied research relevant to wildlife conservation, implementing conservation programs including reintroductions, and providing advice to management.
• Fundraising -mobilising finance (primarily, tax deductible donations) from the general public and philanthropists including through effective communication of AWC conservation programs.

About the role:

The Land Management Officer (LMO) will support the Operations Manager with the delivery of land management, asset and infrastructure programs at Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary. The LMO may also be required to assist at other Sanctuaries and NP’s from time to time, including Mallee Cliffs NP and Pilliga Forest NP/SCA are part of a historic partnership between AWC and the NSW National Parks to implement a program to reintroduce threatened and /or regionally extinct species through the construction of large feral proof fenced areas.

The successful applicant will be a very practical person with a passion for saving Australia’s wildlife and landscape, is well-organised and has sound knowledge of and be able to demonstrate experience in the delivery of land management programs for conservation including fire management, weed and feral animal control. With the guidance and support of the Operations Manager, the Land Management Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the operations program and will liaise with all south-east staff (operations and science) in order to fulfill the duties required of this role, a key component of which is the facilitation and coordination of efficient operations.

The candidate will be capable of facilitating projects and work with a range of stakeholders including scientists, students, volunteers, visitors, contractors, neighbouring landholders including indigenous communities and government, and will be committed to helping AWC develop and implement a new model for conservation.

This a unique opportunity to join Australia’s largest non-government conservation organisation and help shape the future of private sector conservation in Australia.

Enquiries only:

Bruce Summerfield, Sanctuary Manager | [email protected] using the subject line: Land Management Officer - Scotia enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications:

To submit an application, click ‘APPLY’ and follow the prompts to complete an application form.

Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing your experience, critical competencies, and interest in the role. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted.

Please note:

1. Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place that allows ongoing full-time work in Australia, in order to apply for this position. Sponsorship is not available.
2. If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
3. Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.australianwildlife.org/privacy-policy. By providing us with your contact details, your consent to receive communications and direct educational material will remain current until you advise us otherwise.

To learn more about AWC, please visit our website www.australianwildlife.org/.

Position Description - LMO (Scotia) 2023