About us

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

About the role

Reporting to the North West Area Manager this role is integral in the delivery of Trust for Nature’s key conservation programs including the Covenanting, Stewardship, Offsets, Revolving Fund, and BushBank Programs. The primary focus of the role is to deliver the Stewardship Program in the Mallee catchment which involves working closely with existing landholders and potential new conservation covenantors.

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.

The role will be based in the Mallee and requires regular travel throughout North West Victoria. The local office is in Castlemaine.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, open to part time and flexible work arrangements.

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

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

About you

The successful candidate will bring;

• At least 5 years of field-work experience
• Degree in natural resource management, ecology, or other environmental science
• Strong understanding of land management practices including relevant Victorian legislation, and understanding of Ecological Vegetation Communities, flora and fauna, common threats, and recommended management actions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work through complex issues, and utilize excellent time management skills and flexibility to reprioritize work load.
• Experience negotiating with a range of stakeholders including land managers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing.
• People management experience is desirable.