• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation and help protect Australian wildlife
• Flexible location, central Victoria preferred
• $92k - $113k (plus super)
• Full time 1.0TFE ongoing

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

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 Head of Region South East, the Healthy Landscapes Manager is accountable for fulfilling the Responsibilities and Duties associated with this position.

The Healthy Landscapes Manager is a key regional leadership position and will be responsible for collaboratively coordinating the people, land management and ecological activities on Bush Heritage’s Reserves and support program development of Bush Heritage’s Aboriginal partnerships as well as community partnerships.

The Healthy Landscapes Manager Victoria is responsible for managing staff, contractors and volunteers to deliver strategic conservation and biodiversity goals/objectives. The role forms part of a dynamic team and will be responsible for overseeing the people and activities to provide coordinated conservation and partnership efforts across our Victorian reserves, including our Nardoo Hills reserves, Dalyenong reserves, and the Round House property.

The Healthy Landscapes Manager is responsible for coordinating and providing input into strategic conservation and biodiversity goals/objectives including the development of conservation management plans, operational work plans, budgets, HSE processes, governance, stakeholder communication and partnership engagement across their region of responsibility.

The Healthy Landscapes Manager is responsible for promoting safe work practices and culture within their team and in their work.

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What you'll need to succeed

• Commitment to and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage;
• Tertiary qualification or extensive practical experience relating to land and natural resource management and systems in a variety of landscapes;
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in a complex environment, as well as fostering internal working relationships within the broader Bush Heritage team. Ability and confidence in liaising with the media and public speaking;
• Experience in effectively leading, managing and coaching staff, including the capacity to manage volunteers and contractors;
• Well-developed organisational, planning and coordination skills with demonstrated ability to develop, implement and monitor works plans, including infrastructure works and maintenance. A demonstrated high-level knowledge and understanding of project management practices and principles;
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and communities, mining sector, tourism operators, the pastoral sector and the development and maintenance of relationships with these stakeholders;
• Proven experience in road works, fire management, weed work, feral animal control, infrastructure management - repairs and planning, project management, light fabrication - cutting, welding, fencing, stock management, neighbour relations, basic machinery maintenance, chainsaw use;
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment and risk assessment procedures and requirements;
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency with computers including MS Office, spreadsheet, financial, GIS and data management software;
• Manual Driving licence, including off road 4WD experience;

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. 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 Eleanor Hetharia (Executive Manager, Strategy & Growth) on 0484 514 093/ [email protected] or Marina Mateos (Organisational Development Coordinator) on 03 8610 9123 / [email protected] using the subject line: Healthy Landscape Manager - Victoria - Flexible Location 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.