• Join one of the world's largest and most respected conservation organisations
• Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
• Full time fixed term 2 year contract
• WWF-Australia Office/location negot.

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

Working as a senior member of the Healthy Land & Seascapes team, the role delivers WWF-Australia's Save Threatened Species program and WWF's commitments to Conserve Nature with Equity. The position is a major contributor to addressing the consequences of wildfires upon species and landscapes. The position provides strategic advice and support to the Head of Healthy Land & Seascapes in the adaptive management and implementation of WWF's conservation program. Key to the success of this position is the ability to provide sound strategic advice and integrate species projects with other programs including Oceans, Landscape Restoration & Protection, and Social Development.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Advanced technical knowledge and experience in wildlife conservation in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Advanced working knowledge of species conservation strategic planning, impact monitoring and reporting
• Advanced working knowledge of the links between environmental conservation, poverty and livelihoods, with a focus on Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Skills and experience in resource mobilisation and budget management.
• Experience working in diverse cross-cultural environments and building relationships with Indigenous communities.
• People management experience with a proven track record working autonomously and driving complex projects from inception to completion.
• Skills and experience in negotiation, conflict resolution, multi-stakeholder engagement and management, particularly within the context of partner and donor relations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Workplace health & safety experience within a field work context.

Ideally the successful candidate will have existing networks with government, industry, corporates and community groups at the state and national level. 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 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, sex, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications

Please see the job description for further details. Applicants can apply via the Apply Now button below. Only those applicants applying online via the eRecruitment System 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)