National Manager - Species, Terrestrial, and Indigenous Partnerships

Help WWF create a world in which humans live in harmony with nature

• Location negotiable in a WWF Australia office (Sydney, Perth, Brisbane)
• Work life balance

WWF-Australia, the global conservation organisation, is seeking a highly skilled conservation manager with accomplishments in species conservation or recovery programs, landscape or ecoregion based terrestrial conservation, and working in partnership with Indigenous groups. Managing a small team of professionals throughout Australia the position will develop and implement species, terrestrial and Indigenous conservation strategies for WWF-Australia’s priority biodiversity programs in Australia and the Asia Pacific region and contribute to biodiversity related fundraising strategies.

The successful candidate will need:

• Significant experience developing and maintaining Indigenous partnerships
• High level species and conservation planning and delivery knowledge and experience, including management of complex on-ground projects and advocacy
• Demonstrated track record in conservation fundraising
• Experience managing technical professionals
• The ability to build strong, credible relationships with senior stakeholders in a range of sectors
• Spokesperson experience and credibility

A full position description with selection criteria is available below and enquiries may be directed to Dr Gilly Llewellyn on +61 (02) 8202 1227.

WWF values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please send applications, with covering letter, CV and statement addressing the selection criteria to People and Organisation Development

WWF Australia, GPO Box 528, 
Sydney NSW 2001 
or via email jobs-au@wwf.org.au