Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 22nd Oct 2024
- Regional WA > Broome & Kimberley
Join Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC): Protect Australia’s Unique Wildlife!
Are you passionate about conservation and making a real difference for Australia’s endangered wildlife? AWC, a global leader in conservation, is looking for operations managers in the stunning Kimberley region at our Mornington - Marion Downs and Charnley River - Artesian Range for 2025.
Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is a global leader in conservation, providing hope for Australia’s wildlife with a science-informed, land management partnership approach which delivers high impact results. We protect endangered wildlife in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
AWC’s mission - to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats - is achieved by:
OneAWC is defined as ‘a cohesive, engaged, collaborative, high performing group guided by strong, effective leaders. A group of people who all understand AWC’s mission, vision and their role in contributing to the achievement of mission and vision, all connected and working towards a common purpose, guided by a set of shared values’. The delivery of AWC’s mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other.
In the Kimbereley, AWC protects wildlife and their habitats across 7 properties and partnership areas, covering 4.3 million hectares; Mornington-Marion Downs and Charnley River - Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuaries; in partnership with Yulmbu (Kija), Dambimangari and Wilinggin Traditional Owners, Ranger Groups and their representative Aboriginal Corporations and implements conservation management on Yampi Sound Training Area, in collaboration with Dambimangari people under contract with the Commonwealth Department of Defence.
The position of Operations Manager reports directly to the Regional Operations Manager and is primarily responsible for managing operations on the sanctuary and AWC partnership areas. The Operations Manager, in collaboration with the respective Senior Ecologists, is responsible for delivering effective conservation against a diverse program of work and deliverables on the given sanctuary and partnership area.
Success in this position (i.e., effective conservation) will be measured by reference to key metrics which track:
Getting Things Done: you need exceptional planning and organisational skills, including a demonstrated ability to prioritise and execute a large number of tasks in an efficient manner.
Leadership: This is a leadership position – you need excellent people management skills, including proven ability leading, recruiting, developing, managing and coordination of remote teams of staff, rangers, contractors and volunteers.
Collaboration: you need good relationship-building, collaborative, communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse range of stakeholders including colleagues, Indigenous partners and communities, pastoralists, Government agencies, scientific community and other conservation and land management organisations.
Conservation Land Management: demonstrated knowledge and practical experience developing and delivering land programs, in collaboration with partners, including:
Planning and hands-on delivery of planned burning programs and wildfire suppression, as directed by the Regional Fire Manger;
Planning and delivery of feral eradication programs across unfenced landscapes;
The planning and delivery of weed management programs.
The planning and delivery of major remote capital works and infrastructure projects;
The planning and delivery of repairs and maintenance works for major infrastructure, plant and equipment;
The ability to use a wide range of plant and equipment (generators, pumps, power tools etc) and perform routine repairs, including mechanical, and maintenance – or be willing to undertake training; and
4WD experience in relevant off-road conditions is essential.
Developing and operating within an agreed budget and operation plan for the management area;
Coding and tracking expenditure; and
Preparing written financial and operational reports.
Strong Administration: demonstrated ability to maintain records, manage data, write letters and reports, manage permit/authorisation processes and undertake contract management.
The execution of tasks associated with the position will involve fieldwork in remote locations and away from an established field base, often in isolated locations and working alone. A significant number of operations and land management activities in the Kimberley are undertaken in light aircraft and helicopters. The working environment will be predominantly outdoors and often in the extremes of weather – hot and wet and/or dry, especially when conducting fire and land management operations. The position can be physically demanding and may require walking and climbing over rough terrain, heavy muscular activity including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling loads, bending, climbing and driving a variety of vehicles. In addition, the applicant will conduct periods of office work, planning and supervising projects. The successful applicant must be physically capable of performing these activities in the locations required to carry out the inherent role responsibilities.
PLEASE NOTE: The roles are planned for an early 2025 start in either February or March.
Take the leap and start your next adventure with the AWC! AWC reserves the right to start screening applicants and interviewing throughout the recruitment process.
For Initial enquiries: [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Managers - Kimberley Region enquiry via EthicalJobs.
To submit an application, click Apply Now and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.
AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves, and where a range of perspectives, cultures, and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.