For over 50 years, Trust for Nature has worked alongside Victorians to create a future where our native plants and animals can be valued, protected and thriving. As one of Australia’s oldest conservation organisations, we have unique powers enshrined in legislation to protect Victoria’s natural wonder forever, help meet biodiversity targets locally and globally, and to mitigate the effects of climate change.
We have a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
How to Apply
Click apply now to submit a cover letter along with your resume via our recruitment platform here.
We intend to move quickly with this role and will be reviewing applications as they are received, applications will officially close on Sunday 14 December. We plan to hold interviews around 15 – 17 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 us at recruitment@tfn.org.au, using the subject line: Governance & Legal.
Opportunity
Manager, Governance & Legal
Full -time | Melbourne CBD-based | Flexible work arrangements available
We’re searching for a Manager of Governance and Legal to join our team and strengthen Trust for Nature’s organisational integrity and governance.
In this role, you’ll provide specialist support to strengthen Trust for Nature’s governance, risk management, and compliance practices while delivering discrete generalist legal advice and assisting with important Board and Committee processes. You will play a key role in supporting Trust for Nature’s core Covenant Assurance processes.
If you’re the organised type with a commitment to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
The role offers an annual base salary range of $111,343 – $123,032, plus 12 % super. The salary offered will be aligned with the candidate’s level of experience.
This is full- time position, based out of our Melbourne CBD office with work from home and flexible work arrangements available.
The successful candidate will come with;
- 5 + years’ experience in an internal governance role
- Has, or is able to obtain a Victorian Legal Practising Certificate that is not subject to supervised practice requirements
- Strong knowledge of Victorian public sector governance, risk principles, and charity governance
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders and negotiate complex issues
- Knowledge and/or exposure in property law and/or contract law is highly desirable
Read the full position description here.