About us

Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit conservation organisation that works to protect native plants and wildlife in cooperation with private landholders. Created in 1972 under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972 (Vic), Trust for Nature has a proud history of working across the government, not-for profit and private sectors to achieve permanent protection of important conservation land across Victoria.

We have a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

About the role

The Conservation Program Manager role is integral in the delivery of Trust for Nature’s conservation programs.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will deliver the Stewardship Program in the Glenelg-Hopkins catchment, this involves working closely with existing landholders, as well as engaging and supporting potential new conservation covenantors. You will be tasked with achieving more and better private land conservation within Glenelg-Hopkins, while being the voice for private land conservation across the region.

Success in this role requires familiarity with conservation and land management principles, including Victoria’s Ecological Vegetation Classes and local flora and fauna. You’ll provide advice to landholders on best-practice conservation and land management approaches. Strong local knowledge and community connection are key, whether gained through living or working in the region.

To read the detailed responsibilities of the role, please review the Position Description attached.

What’s on offer

This is a full-time, ongoing position offering a base salary of $90,606 p.a., plus 12 % super.

In this role you will travel and work throughout the Glenelg Hopkins region. A base office location will provided in Warrnambool, or we would consider a flexible arrangement to work from home office.

The local office is based in Horsham, which is where the rest of the team is located. You’ll join them there for a monthly in-person team meeting.

Due to the location of the role, you’ll often work independently without regular face-to-face interaction with your immediate team. We’re looking for someone who can adapt to this style of work.

About you

The successful candidate will bring;

• At least 5 years of field-work experience
• Degree in natural resource management, ecology, or other environmental science
• Understanding of land management practices including relevant Victorian legislation
• Knowledge of Ecological Vegetation Communities, flora and fauna, common threats, and recommended management actions
• Local ecological knowledge and community connections gained through living or working in the region
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work through complex issues, and utilise excellent time management skills and flexibility to reprioritise work load
• Experience negotiating with a range of stakeholders including land managers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing