We’ve only got one Earth. A planet that we all – animals, plants and people – share and depend upon. The need to protect it has never been greater. Join WWF in its efforts to strengthen the laws that protect vital habitat and help save Australian wildlife.

• Flexible work environment including monthly RDO
• 3 year full time contract
• Brisbane Office

For over 50 years WWF has been a leading voice for nature. We are the world’s largest conservation organisation, working in 100 countries and with over 5 million supporters.  WWF-Australia is the 7th largest member of the WWF Network. We work with governments, businesses and communities on environmental issues with a single mission: to build a world where people and nature thrive.   WWF-Australia has been working to protect forests for more than 50 years by helping to establish protected areas, combat illegal logging and promote certification for responsible forest management practices with forests at the heart of our conservation goals and strategies. See more about our work here http://www.wwf.org.au/what-we-do/species/tree-clearing#gs.a4etqf0

About the role

The position develops, manages and delivers WWF’s engagement strategy with the Queensland Gov’t, and to a lesser extent, the Federal Gov’t.  The role secures strong and robust national and state laws and policies that: support threatened species, create a low carbon future, provide sustainable food, protect marine life, and conserve nature with equity, by coordinating political engagement, developing policy positions, ensuring consistent messaging, and building internal advocacy capacity.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Highly developed diplomacy skills, with a proven track record of applying innovative, advanced advocacy practices and working with senior political leaders/policymakers, to achieve measurable outcomes.
• Expert knowledge of parliamentary and government processes.
• Advanced understanding of the Australian environmental conservation context including current national issues, policies and legislation.
• Advanced communication, interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution and issues management skills within the context of complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• An ability to act in a non-politically partisan manner in a politically-charged context.
• Strong relevant networks in government and NGOs.
• An ability to work autonomously and constructively across a flexible team based environment.

A knowledge of environmental conservation issues concerning land clearing in Queensland and tertiary qualifications in agriculture, conservation science, economics, law etc or similar industry experience will be well regarded.

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.

Applications

Applicants are encouraged to review the Job Description and can apply via http://www.wwf.org.au/about_us/work_with_wwf/  Only those applicants applying online via the eRecruitment System will be considered.  Please include the following two attachments: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV), including two referees.

This is a re-advertised position – previous applicants need not apply. 

Closing Date: 9:00 AM 29/1/18