Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit organisation that works to protect native plants and wildlife in cooperation with private landholder. 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.

Reporting to the Project Manager, this newly created role supports the delivery of conservation projects across South Central Victoria.  The role requires some familiarity with conservation and land management principles, as well as Victoria’s Ecological Vegetation Classes, flora and fauna to provide advise and undertake project activities.

With guidance from the project manager, you will draft project reports, analyse project outcomes relevant to scope, manage budget and timeframes, risks and issues. You will proactively engage with partners and landholders regarding project delivery and supervise contractors and deliver on ground works .

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

This role offers a full-time base salary of $67,692 to $74,787 pa., plus superannuation.

This is a 12-month fixed term full time position, open to part time arrangements. The role is based in Melbourne CBD with regular travel throughout South Central Victoria.

We are searching for someone who is passionate about delivering strategic conservation projects. This role would be ideal to someone who is looking to grow their career in the Environmental sector.

The successful candidate will come with;

• At least 1 year of experience working in the environmental sector.
• Degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or similar/ relevant experience
• Understanding of conservation principles and practices, including legislation, and knowledge of Victorian Ecological Vegetation Classes, flora and fauna.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including understanding of managing budgets, and report writing.
• Experience working autonomously and as part of a team to deliver high quality projects and conservation outcomes
• Experience in spatial mapping and GIS required.

Please submit a cover letter addressing your skills and interest in the role along with your resume via our jobs board.

Applications will close EOD 12th December. Please don’t wait to apply, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and will move quickly to interviews with a plan for these roles to commence in mid January.

Trust for Nature is dedicated to gender equality, diversity and inclusivity. We are continually working to build an inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD people.

Please note, a National Police Check is required to be conducted as part of the selection process. Our practices are inclusive and based on equal opportunity principles. A positive result from a police check would only preclude employment in certain circumstances.

If you need further information please contact us at recruitment@tfn.org.au, using the subject line: Conservation Project Officer.

Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit organisation that works to protect native plants and wildlife in cooperation with private landholder. 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.

Reporting to the Area Manager these newly created roles are integral to the delivery of Trust for Nature’s conservation projects across Victoria. In this role you will deliver, monitor and evaluate projects that achieve strategic biodiversity outcomes and will be responsible for managing a small team who the deliver multiple conservation projects across the allocated area.

The role requires familiarity with conservation and land management principles, as well as Victoria’s Ecological Vegetation Classes, flora and fauna and will be tasked with providing expert advice on conservation and land management practices.

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

We are looking to fill 3 vacant positions, one in each area below;

• North West Victoria – Castlemaine base
• North East Victoria – Wangaratta base
• South West Victoria – Horsham base

This role offers a full-time base salary of $86,242 – $92,790p.a., plus superannuation.

These are 12-month fixed term full time positions, open to part time and flexible work arrangements.

We are searching for someone who is experienced in leading conservation projects. The successful candidate will come with;

• At least 5 years of experience working in the environmental sector.
• Degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or similar/ relevant experience
• Understanding of conservation principles and practices, including legislation, and knowledge of Victorian Ecological Vegetation Classes, flora and fauna.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including managing risks and budgets, and writing reports.
• Experience supporting staff to deliver projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing reports and communicating project outcomes to multiple audiences via a range of techniques (e.g. presentations, reports).
• Demonstrated experience building stakeholder relationships with agency partners, Traditional Owners, conservation organisations, and community groups.

Please submit a cover letter addressing your skills and interest in the role along with your resume via our jobs board. Please indicate your preferred location clearly in your cover letter.

Applications will close EOD 12th December. Please don’t wait to apply, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and will move quickly to interviews with a plan for these roles to commence in mid January.

Trust for Nature is dedicated to gender equality, diversity and inclusivity. We are continually working to build an inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD people.

Please note, a National Police Check is required to be conducted as part of the selection process. Our practices are inclusive and based on equal opportunity principles. A positive result from a police check would only preclude employment in certain circumstances.

If you need further information please contact us at recruitment@tfn.org.au, using the subject line: Conservation Project Manager.

Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit organisation that works to protect native plants and wildlife in cooperation with private landholder. 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.

Reporting to the Director of HR this exciting new role is essential to ensuring a safe workplace for all at Trust for Nature, including our 70+ employees as well as trustees, contractors, volunteers and visitors.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of health and safety systems across Trust for Nature to ensure compliance with required standards. You will also work closely with the Regional OHS Coordinator to support the safety of our regional on-ground staff, and with the People team to improve psychological health and safety.

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

This is a 2-year fixed term, full time position based in Melbourne CBD. The role is open to part time and flexible work arrangements, including work from home. The team operates in a hybrid fashion, with two ‘anchor days’ in the office together. This role offers a full-time base salary of $94,610 p.a., plus superannuation.

We are searching for a someone who is passionate about driving safety culture. This role would be ideal to someone who has several years experience as a stand-alone OHS person in a small organisation, or an OHS Advisor or Consultant in a larger organisation looking to take the next step up.

As our ideal applicant, you will bring;

• Excellent knowledge of Victorian OHS legislation – you know legislation, regulations and codes well and have practical experience in applying them

• Proven experience identifying and managing OHS risks, preferably in a field-based environment

• Experience of developing and implementing a Health and Safety Management Plan end-to-end

• Demonstrated effectiveness in understanding and influencing health and safety needs across an organisation, including in the review, assessment and improvement of safety climate and culture

• Demonstrated skills and experience in managing an OHS budget

• Ability to develop and share OHS insights, and prepare reporting for an executive and Board audience.

• Commitment to being accountable for actions and outcomes.

Please submit a cover letter addressing your skills and interest in the role along with your resume via our jobs board.

We intend to move quickly with this role and will be reviewing applications as they are received, applications will close 10th December with interviews occurring the week of 11 December.

Trust for Nature is dedicated to gender equality, diversity and inclusivity. We are continually working to build an inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD people.

Please note, a National Police Check is required to be conducted as part of the selection process. Our practices are inclusive and based on equal opportunity principles. A positive result from a police check would only preclude employment in certain circumstances.

If you need further information please contact Jessica Kaaden, HR Director on 0419 890 281.