About us
Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit conservation organisation that works to protect native plants and wildlife on private land. 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 and management 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.
Our work is uniquely positioned at the interface of science and land management, supporting a network of landholders managing high-value conservation areas across diverse Victorian landscapes.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Conservation Science, you will play a key role in administering, governing and continuously improving Trust for Nature’s enterprise GIS systems, spatial databases and analytical workflows. You will ensure GIS systems and capability are fit for purpose while delivering spatial analyses that inform conservation science, planning, monitoring, reporting and on-ground delivery.
You will work within the statewide Conservation Science team to build GIS capability across the organisation through mentoring, technical support, training and collaboration. Your work will directly influence how conservation priorities are identified, managed and protected across Victoria.
A key focus of the role is developing consistent GIS training, guidance and staff support across the organisation. You will also support the rollout of Trust for Nature’s Habitat Track monitoring program by contributing to the development of data infrastructure, data management processes and analytical pipelines that transform monitoring data into practical conservation insights.
Please review the attached Position Description for further information about the role and responsibilities.
What’s on Offer
This is an ongoing part-time position at 0.6 to 0.8 FTE (3 to 4 days per week), with flexible work arrangements available.
The role is based at our Melbourne CBD office and operates on a hybrid model, combining office-based and remote work. Occasional travel across Victoria is required to visit sites and engage with regional staff. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential requirements.
The salary for this position is $90,606 per annum (full-time equivalent), plus superannuation. This equates to approximately $54,364 plus superannuation at 0.6 FTE or $72,485 plus superannuation at 0.8 FTE.
About you
You are an experienced GIS and spatial data professional with a balanced skillset spanning system administration, data management and applied spatial analysis. You bring technical expertise, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to helping others use spatial data effectively.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Spatial Science, Data Science, Ecology, Conservation, Geography or a related discipline.
- An understanding of conservation and land management in Victoria and experience applying GIS and data analysis in this context.
- Demonstrated experience in GIS administration and analysis within environmental, land management, planning, natural resource management or similar sectors.
- Advanced capability in spatial data analysis, mapping and data-driven decision support.
- Experience developing and implementing automated workflows, data infrastructure or analytical pipelines for ecological, environmental, monitoring, natural resource management or related datasets, including the use of Python, SQL, R or similar technologies.
- The ability to build and develop GIS capability across the organisation through training, support and mentoring.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience working collaboratively across teams to deliver shared data, spatial systems and conservation outcomes.
We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those who may not meet every listed criterion.
How to apply
Please submit a personalised cover letter and current resume.
Applications without a personalised cover letter will not be considered.
Applications close Sunday 2 August at 11:59pm.
Trust for Nature is committed to gender equality, diversity and inclusion. We continue to build an inclusive and culturally safe workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please note that a National Police Check is required as part of the selection process. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and based on equal opportunity principles. A police check outcome would only affect employment eligibility in specific circumstances relevant to the role.
For further information, please contact recruitment@tfn.org.au using the subject line Senior GIS and Spatial Data Specialist.
