Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Data and Science Manager (Australia) provides technical and scientific support and leadership for conservation initiatives and projects at TNC Australia. They supervise and manage a small team of skilled staff and provide monitoring, evaluation and learning functions for Conservation Teams at TNC Australia.

We’re Looking for You:

The Data and Science Manager (Australia) oversees the collection and management of data for conservation strategies and projects and is accountable for the accuracy and currency of data uploaded to TNC’s global online to store and present such data: The Hub. They classify targets and assess data to prioritize areas for conservation interventions. The Data and Science Manager (Australia) conducts scientific surveys and research, records data, writes reports and develops proposals in order to develop, manage and oversee programs within TNC Australia.

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in science related field and two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing staff, projects, workloads and finances under deadlines.
• Experience synthesising, interpreting and communicating scientific information.
• Experience preparing reports of findings.
• Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals.
• Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
• Experience implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning programs

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in a related field of science.
• Applied experience in one or more of TNC Australia’s key conservation strategy areas.
• Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals.
• Experience synthesising, analysing, interpreting, and communicating scientific information.
• Experience working with one or more of the following programming environments/languages – R, Python, SQL.
• Applied experience in one or more of the following technical fields: natural capital accounting, ecosystem service modelling, machine learning or conservation analytics
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Strong knowledge of common software applications.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 42 through partners.

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, savings plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.