• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation and help protect Australian wildlife
• Flexible location in Western Australia or South Australia
• $132-161K (plus superannuation)
• Full time, ongoing position

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

Bush Heritage Australia, an independent, leading conservation not-for-profit, is seeking a Head of Region to lead the WA & SA Conservation Operations teams.

Our vision of Healthy Country, Protected Forever sees us work where we are needed most: in areas of high conservation value with low levels of protection. With the help of our donors, we buy and manage land, so we can protect our irreplaceable landscapes and our magnificent native species forever.

We buy land that has outstanding conservation values and reconnect fragmented landscapes to protect habitat for wildlife. In addition, we partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and agricultural landowners to achieve conservation outcomes. Currently, Bush Heritage is working across more than 11.3 million hectares, protecting native and endangered species.

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Manager Conservation Operation, the Head of Region holds key influence and responsibility for ensuring Bush Heritage’s people, plans, processes, systems, resources and relationships in WA and SA are strong, well-protected and positioned for ongoing development in support of the organisation’s purpose.

The position is responsible for program outcomes across their region and manages a multidisciplinary team. The position is responsible for driving accountability and performance across multiple areas of the business, covering natural resource management (NRM), ecology, engagement with Indigenous groups and community presence and partnerships. The position will also lead and drive safety culture across their region. The position will require frequent travel to regional and remote locations.

The position also oversees designated strategic projects and their effective integration into work plans in consultation with the Executive Team.

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What you'll need to succeed

• Commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage.
• Highly developed management, leadership, networking and influencing capability.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with demonstrated success in working effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in working with Indigenous peoples, the pastoral sector and other landholders.
• Appropriate experience and sound knowledge of natural resource management (NRM), related science and reserve planning.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with conservation, property management and addressing conservation needs across a range of Australian environments, ecosystems or contexts.
• Experienced in strategic planning and business planning processes, including demonstrated project management and organisational capabilities and experience in negotiating contracts.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply click Apply Now and fill in your personal details and answer the questions. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria.

If you require further information, please contact Rob Murphy (Executive Manager, Conservation Operations) on 0439 604 911 / [email protected] or Marina Mateos (Organisational Development Coordinator) on 03 8610 9123 / [email protected] using the subject line: Head of Region - WA / SA enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, women, carers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.