• Location: Mandurah, Western Australia,  6120 Australia 
• Full-time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Contract Term – 1 year (September 2020-September 2021) with potential for extension
• Salary Range: $74,200 per annum to $96,800 per annum, plus 9.5% superannuation, plus benefits

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organisation dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 70 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

The Nature Conservancy first commenced operations in Australia in 2002. Since that time TNC Australia has grown significantly and now conducts projects in all mainland Australian states and territories. Our work focuses on three main biogeographical zones – the Outback (including work with many Indigenous Traditional Owner groups supporting their efforts to manage their country for its cultural and conservation values); our Great Southern Seascapes (including our extensive shellfish reef building program across the bays and estuaries of southern Australia), and the Southern Murray-Darling Basin (including innovative water funds and property management), To learn more about our work in Australia visit www.natureaustralia.org.au or follow us on Facebook @TNCAustralia.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive remuneration, 9.5% superannuation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

THE ROLE

The Marine Project Coordinator provides technical leadership and support to TNC Australia’s Oceans Program by planning, directing and implementing marine habitat restoration projects. They address critical threats to natural marine systems through the implementation of conservation strategies with a focus on delivering large-scale, in-water habitat restoration projects and coordinating partnerships with marine stakeholders, including government, aquaculture and fisheries industries, recreational and commercial fishers, Indigenous groups and the wider community. They implement a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC marine conservation priorities and may also support other conservation priorities outside of Western Australia.

This position is based in the Peel Region, Western Australia. The primary role of the Marine Project Coordinator is to oversee the delivery of a major conservation initiative in the Peel-Harvey Estuary focused on (1) shellfish reef restoration and; (2) community engagement, including a dedicated Noongar engagement program.

The Project Coordinator will monitor and measure project progress, conduct corrective action as necessary, communicate project status information to all stakeholders. They will also perform risk management, issue resolution, and conflict management, and collaboratively solve complex problems. The Project Coordinator will work as part of a wider team across the national Oceans Program and communicate with staff in various other programs across the Conservancy, as well as with donors, volunteers and vendors. 

A LITTLE ABOUT YOU

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management, aquaculture, coastal engineering or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing staff or volunteers. 
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Experience in training.
• Must have valid driver's license.

• Noongar language skills highly regarded, and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• ADAS Scientific Diving License.
• Coxswains License.
• Demonstrated high level of project management planning and implementation for new restoration projects.
• Knowledge of marine conservation and conservation science.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in marine conservation, fisheries management and natural resource preservation.
• Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities. 

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Only applicants who are currently eligible to work in Australia will be considered.  The Nature Conservancy will not provide support for working visas or residency for this position. 

AUTO SAFETY POLICY

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, click apply now to submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons.

Position number: 48902

Please address the following questions in no more than two pages and submit together with your Resume/CV.  Please include the questions with your responses:

1. Why do you want to work for The Nature Conservancy? Why this position?
2. Describe your experience in project management and explain your process for managing multiple projects at once?
3. Describe your approach for engaging industry (particularly primary industries) and conservation groups.
4. Describe examples of where you have worked with or assisted community or Indigenous groups develop innovative solutions or initiatives.
5. Are you willing and legally able to work in Western Australia (and specifically the Peel Region)?
6. What are your salary expectations for this role (excluding superannuation)?
7. When would you be available to commence employment with TNC? 

Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. 

If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact [email protected], using the subject line: Marine Project Coordinator - Mandurah enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organisation that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colours, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.