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
• Full time, 3-year contract
• Sydney Office (Ultimo), other WWF Offices neg. 

About the organisation

WWF’s global mission 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 use the best available science while working in partnership with communities, Indigenous groups, government and business, so that people and nature can thrive. 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 

The position leads a multi-disciplinary team of six, and delivers WWF-Australia’s ambitions to stabilise climate change and halve the impacts of unsustainable food production in accordance with WWF-International's New Deal for Nature and People meta-goals and WWF-Australia's2019-2022 Strategic Plan across the Climate and Food priority areas. The role has a strong focus on developing robust evidence-based measurement and analysis of conservation impact, and ensures insights drive accountability, transparency, innovation, and agility across conservation programs. The position collaborates with major stakeholders across government, NGOs, corporations and the scientific community, as well as working closely with WWF’s Eminent Scientists and WWF Internationals’ Global Practices.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Advanced knowledge of sustainable food production principles & practices, climate conservation issues & experience in the application of climate adaptation & resilience interventions.
• High-level skills & experience in strategic planning, impact monitoring, analysis & reporting, & policy analysis & planning
• Advocacy experience & high-level negotiation skills with major stakeholders
• Change orientation & change management experience including developing constructive workplace cultures, building staff capabilities, and leading & developing geographically dispersed, high-performance teams
• An understanding of & experience in optimising content for multiple media channels & adaptively managing data insights to optimise supporter engagement, mobilisation, & income generation
• Knowledge of global conservation issues, threats & practices
• Highly developed communication, media, interpersonal, influencing & relationship skills
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environments
• Understanding of risk management, & the legislative context within which NGOs operate
• Senior level program/project & financial management skills & experience 

Ideally, you will have experience working across environmental conservation, poverty and livelihood issues in Australia & Asia-Pacific, with established networks across relevant major stakeholder groups. Knowledge of, and experience in WWF will be well considered. 

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.