Aquaculture and Marine Conservation Manager

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Working within a technical team, the Aquaculture and Marine Conservation Manager builds strategic relationships to identify opportunities to improve responsible aquaculture and marine conservation in southern Australia, with a focus on Tasmania.  The role manages policy analysis, and undertakes advocacy and communications that engage with WWF audiences and mobilise support for environmental conservation.

Skills, knowledge and experience

•  Knowledge of and experience with aquaculture and marine conservation.

• Experience in advocating for and achieving responsible aquaculture and/or marine conservation outcomes.

• Experience in research, analysis, development and reform of aquaculture/marine conservation policy and/or legislation.

• Ability to develop influential networks.

• Problem solving, conflict resolution, negotiation and influencing skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, media and public speaking communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, and contribute to a high performance team.

An existing network with stakeholders across government, industry, academia, markets and conservation organisations is desirable.

WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications

Applicants are encouraged to review the Job Description and can apply by scrolling down and selecting the "Apply Now" button.

Please include the following two attachments:  (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV), including two referees.