• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
• Live and work at the stunning Hamelin Station Stay in Nhanda and Malgana Country, Western Australia
• $76, 236 to $93, 178, plus 12% superannuation 
• Full time ongoing contract

About us

For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

About the role

Hamelin Station is 206,644 hectares and located on Malgana Country on the southern base of the Peron Peninsula about 100 km southeast of Denham in the Shire of Shark Bay. Its western property boundary adjoins the Shark Bay World Heritage Area and approximately 40 km of Hamelin Pool frontage (Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve). The Hamelin Pool stromatolites site is directly adjacent to western boundary of Hamelin Station.

The Reserve Manager is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day management of the Reserve meets the goals of Bush Heritage Australia. Management of the Reserve occurs within the context of the implementation of Reserve Property Management Plan. The Reserve Manager will be expected to represent and promote Bush Heritage in the region and will also provide advice to Bush Heritage’s planning, marketing and operations programs to ensure that the goals of the organisation are efficiently achieved.

Hamelin Station is an exemplar reserve demonstrating the value of sophisticated collaboration and business partnerships to drive traditional custodian alliances, landscape conservation, scientific research and brand recognition, to a new level for Bush Heritage Australia.

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What you'll need to succeed

• Commitment and passion for nature conservation and the objectives and values of Bush Heritage
• Demonstrated experience implementing Health, Safety & Environment Management Systems and legislation
• Experience and the ability to live and work in remote, isolated areas with excellent practical and problem-solving skills that enable self-sufficiency living on reserve including knowledge of risk assessment procedures
• Demonstrated experience in land management, with specific experience in Natural Resource Management (NRM) including biodiversity conservation, pest plant and animal control, soil conservation, and fire management and suppression
• Applied ecological knowledge and skills and the ability to communicate effectively with science partners
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in working with Indigenous peoples, the pastoral sector and other landholders, and the development and maintenance of relationships with these stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated success working effectively with a diverse range of people, including indigenous and pastoral communities

What sets us apart

• Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
• Access to 20 days personal leave per year, with up to 10 days pro-rated according to your start date. We also offer cultural leave, reproductive health leave and gender transition leave.
• Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
• Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
• Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.
• Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.

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.

Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.

If you require further information, please contact Shelley Foster (Healthy Landscape Manager, Mid West) on [email protected] using the subject line: Reserve Manager - Hamelin Station enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

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Applications close at 11:30pm AEDT on the closing date.