Seascapes Conservation Officer

at  The Nature Conservancy

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.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the Seascapes Conservation Officer. Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful state of WA, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated person for this role, where the primary responsibilities include:

• Coordinating project planning, including compiling management plans and interfacing with TNC’s Smartsheet’s project management system
• Undertaking budget management, including forecasts and tracking
• Leading and supporting the implementation of restoration projects, including convening governance arrangements, securing necessary permits, contractor procurement, contracting and overseeing the delivery restoration works
• Coordinating volunteer activities and contractors.
• Project reporting, including to funders and project stakeholders.
• Leading and supporting community and stakeholder engagement, including with Indigenous groups, through Information Sessions and engagement with industry, other non-government organisations, research institutions and the wider community.
• Leading and supporting the implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including field work.
• Must have have a valid driver’s license. Please indicate this in your resume.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or vocational degree in natural resource management, coastal restoration, aquaculture or similar field, and at least 3 years’ related experience.
• Experience coordinating multi-faceted projects to completion.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience synthesising diverse information and writing project plans and reports to a high standard.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience working with Indigenous groups and/or under-represented ethnic groups.
• Experience managing volunteers, undertaking field work and a willingness for occasional travel.
• Ability to explain conservation practices and science to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Coordinating project planning, including compiling management plans and interfacing with TNC’s Smartsheet’s project management system
• Undertaking budget management, including forecasts and tracking
• Leading and supporting the implementation of restoration projects, including convening governance arrangements, securing necessary permits, contractor procurement, contracting and overseeing the delivery restoration works
• Coordinating volunteer activities and contractors.
• Project reporting, including to funders and project stakeholders.
• Leading and supporting community and stakeholder engagement, including with Indigenous groups, through Information Sessions and engagement with industry, other non-government organisations, research institutions and the wider community.
• Leading and supporting the implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning activities, including field work.
• Must have have a valid driver’s license. Please indicate this in your resume