Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit Conservation 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 role supports the delivery of conservation projects across the South East area of Victoria. The role requires familiarity with conservation and land management principles, as well as Victoria’s Ecological Vegetation Classes, flora, and fauna to provide advice and undertake project activities.

It also requires project management experience including managing key deliverables on time and to budget.

 

With guidance from the Project Manager, you will proactively engage with partners and landholders regarding project delivery, and deliver on ground works including ecological surveys, monitoring, land management plans, landholder engagement, mapping, and work with contractors to undertake on-ground activities like weed control.

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

This role offers a full-time base salary of $76,419 to $84,607 pa., plus superannuation.

This is a 12-month fixed term full time position (open to part time). The role is based in the South East Area of Victoria, the office location is Bairnsdale. Travel throughout West Gippsland and East Gippsland catchments is required.

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

The successful candidate will come with;

• At least 2 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 on 27 October 2024 (EOD)and we intend to hold interviews shortly after.

As much as we would like to get back to all applicants, we don’t have a system in place to achieve this yet. We really appreciate your interest in working with Trust for Nature and the time you take to apply for roles.

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: Senior Project Officer, South East.