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Commercial Project Officer - Conservation - Flexible Location

WWF-Australia

We are creating a world where people live in harmony with nature. Join us. Because together, anything is possible.

  • Join one of the world's largest and most respected conservation organisations
  • Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
  • WWF-Australia Offices/location negot.
  • Two year contract

About the organisation

WWF’s global vision is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF-Australia is part of the WWF International Network, the world’s leading, independent conservation organisation. We are active in over 100 countries and have close to 5 million supporters internationally. In Australia and throughout the oceanic region, we work with governments, businesses and communities so that people and nature can thrive within their fair share of the planet’s natural resources.

WWF's mission is to halt the decline of threatened plants and animals and to support their recovery. We do this by addressing the threats that affect them using the best available science while working in partnership with communities, Indigenous groups, government and business. The world is changing fast. Our wildlife and wild places face unprecedented challenges. The result is people yearn more for nature and are connected with each other like never before. We know that we can achieve more by partnering, sharing, empowering communities, forming alliances and building a movement for the environment. Working together is the answer. It is our goal to bring about this unified voice for nature.

About the role

This newly created position provides commercial advice and support on development of contracts related to funding proposals and costing specific conservation programs and projects. On a daily basis the position works closely with Conservation staff and stakeholders to build their commercial capability, and provide financial advice, input & support for organisational budgeting, project forecasting, tracking and reporting, reconciliations and analysis. The role is a decentralised extension of the finance function from a commercial management perspective.

Skills, knowledge and experience

  • Well-developed commercial management experience including experience working with financial accounting/budgets.
  • Experience in contract management.
  • A working knowledge of strategic planning, business planning & relationships with budgeting & commercial management.
  • Sound written and verbal communication skills together with an ability to communicate commercial information & concepts in simple language.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial data analytics, methodologies & reporting tools, including advanced MS Excel & FMS experience.
  • Well-developed interpersonal & customer service skills with experience engaging constructively with senior level management.

Ideally you will have an interest in not for profit/profit for purpose organisations and business models. A degree in finance, business administration or a related area or equivalent experience, and CA / CPA qualifications, or working towards a qualification is preferred. The ideal candidate will have an ability to work both autonomously and constructively within a team and be aligned with WWF’s vision, mission and I-KODE Values.

WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.

Only those applicants applying online via the eRecruitment System by clicking Apply Now will be considered. Please name your documents with last/first name & include: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria & (2) your resume (CV), including two referees.

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