WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
The Nature Conservancy first commenced operations in Australia in 2002. Since that time TNC Australia has grown significantly and now conducts projects in all Australian states and territories. Our work focuses on four conservation strategies – Outback (including our work with many Indigenous Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, supporting their efforts to manage their Country for its cultural and conservation values); Oceans (including our nation-wide critically endangered shellfish reef building program in the bays and estuaries of southern Australia, from Perth to Noosa); Nature and Agricultural Landscapes (including innovative water funds in the Southern Murray-Darling Basin); and Protection (working with partners, including governments, to achieve protection, restoration and improved management of 30% of our oceans and 30% of our lands by 2030). To learn more about our work in Australia visit www.natureaustralia.org.au.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing staff or volunteers.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Experience in training.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion and interest in working with Indigenous groups, including diverse networks.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities or groups or bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in natural resource management, equity in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.

• Work collaboratively to perform tasks and make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context with supervisory support as needed.
• Help design, deliver and report on projects and agreements in accordance with internal policies and external partnership requirements.
• Undertake project support activities with internal and external parties to accomplish project goals. This may include engagement with corporate and strategic teams, community stakeholders, Indigenous communities, trustees, and donors.
• Provide Corporate/project support for the design, delivery and reporting on projects and agreements in accordance with internal policies and external partnership requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external parties requirements to accomplish project goals. This may include engagement with community stakeholders, Indigenous communities, trustees, and donors.
• Ensure project compliance with internal policies and external requirements including complex contract and partnership management.
• Support writing up new Agreements with TNC project partners and stakeholders where applicable.
• Update Community Partnerships profiles and project histories to enable the ILT to report accurately and identify areas for future cooperation. Includes updating partners metrics.
• Assist team with scheduling of the many project management and reporting requirements to meet performance and grant-specific targets. Includes advising/reminding partners on reports and milestones for grants.
• Responsible for maintaining the organisation of documents in the various document management systems used by the ILT.
• Assist with grant writing