Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Reserve Manager - Dalyenong and Round House Reserves to join the South East team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia's unique wildlife and their habitat.

• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.
• Work at the Bush Heritage Reserves in Victoria.
• Location, Central Victoria - Flexible.
• $76, 236 - $93, 178, plus 12% super.
• Full time, ongoing.

About us

For over 30 years we've supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

About the role

The Reserve Manager plays a vital role in managing the day-to-day operations of Bush Heritage reserves. Reporting to the Healthy Landscape Manager, this role involves practical land management, supporting conservation outcomes, overseeing infrastructure, and fostering relationships with communities, Traditional Owners, and volunteers.

The role is hands-on, dynamic, and key to delivering on-the-ground conservation outcomes. The Reserve Manager will be expected to represent and promote Bush Heritage in the region and will also provide advice to Bush Heritage's planning, marketing and operations programs to ensure that the goals of the organisation are efficiently achieved.

For more information on the Dalyenong and Round House Reserves, please view the links below:

• Bellair Nature Reserve | Bush Heritage Australia.
• J.C. Griffin Nature Reserve | Bush Heritage Australia.
• John Douglas Nature Reserve | Bush Heritage Australia.
• Sanstrom Nature Reserve | Bush Heritage Australia.
• The Round House Reserve | Bush Heritage Australia.

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What you'll need to succeed

• Passion for conservation and alignment with Bush Heritage's values.
• Demonstrated experience in land management, with specific experience in Natural Resource Management (NRM) including biodiversity conservation, pest plant and animal control, land restoration and fire management and suppression.
• Demonstrated experience and skills maintaining and operating infrastructure, plant and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects, budgets, and contractors.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience working in remote and isolated environments.
• Ability to implement Work Health and Safety systems and procedures.
• Experience working with Traditional Owners and diverse stakeholders.
• Budget, contractor, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good level of computer literacy and proficiency with computers including MS Office, spreadsheet, financial, GIS and data management software.
• Manual driving licence (including 4WD experience or willingness to acquire).
• First Aid certificate (or willingness to acquire).

What sets us apart

• Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
• Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement of employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
• Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
• Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
• Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.
• Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.