About the role
Reporting to the Area Manager, this role plays a key part in delivering Trust for Nature’s conservation projects across South Central Victoria. The South Central area encompasses the Greater Melbourne region including the Corangamite and Port Phillip & Westernport Catchments.
In this role, you will be tasked with implementing, monitoring, and evaluating projects that drive strategic biodiversity outcomes, leading a small project delivery team while actively contributing to the execution of projects yourself.
To read the detailed responsibilities of the role, please review the Position Description on our careers page – https://trustfornature.org.au/about-us/careers
This is a full-time position, open to part time (minimum 4 days) with flexible work arrangements available.
This is a fixed term contract, until December 2026, offering a full-time base salary of $86,242 – $92,790 p.a., plus superannuation. Offer will be commensurate with experience.
The role is based in our Melbourne CBD office and requires travel throughout Victoria, therefore a valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle are required.
About you
We are searching for someone who is experienced in leading and delivering projects. The successful candidate will come with;
- At least 5 years of experience working in the environmental sector.
- Degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or similar/ relevant experience.
- Understanding of conservation principles and practices, including legislation, and knowledge of Victorian Ecological Vegetation Classes, flora and fauna.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including managing risks and budgets, and writing reports.
- Demonstrated People Manager experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including writing reports and communicating project outcomes to multiple audiences via a range of techniques (e.g. presentations, reports).
- Demonstrated experience building stakeholder relationships with agency partners, Traditional Owners, conservation organisations, and community groups.
How to apply
Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.
We intend to move quickly with this role and will be reviewing applications as they are received, applications will close Wednesday 9th April (EOD) and plan to hold interviews the following week.
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: Project Manager – South Central.
