Australia Division Director

Melbourne, Australia

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The Country Director is accountable for success in implementing TNC’s conservation approach, producing tangible and lasting conservation results and maintaining a core set of organizational values including support of our global conservation vision.  The Country Director has primary responsibilities for raising private and public funds, effectively managing the Australia Division budget, and recruiting and managing a volunteer Board of Trustees who are successful at generating sufficient funds for the Australia Division and beyond.  S/he ensures outcomes are achieved in priority areas, as well as contributes intellectual, financial, and/or human resources to the development and execution of regional and global priority efforts.  S/he supports alignment of activities by securing, coordinating, and configuring resources, capacity, and programs to address the most critical projects, threats and strategies.  S/he is responsible for collaborating with others on the procurement and application of resources to address the conservation priorities established by TNC, both in Australia and beyond.  S/he serves as the primary local spokesperson to internal and external audiences (including staff, volunteers, the Australia Board of Advisors, public and private donors, major corporations and business leaders, government agencies and officials, community leaders and other partners) and cultivates those audiences to support and promote TNC’s mission and vision.

The Country Director maintains a shared responsibility with global and regional staff for developing and approving budgets,  formulating and executing public, private and corporate fundraising strategies cultivating and soliciting donors (private and public) and meeting fundraising goals. The Country Director is responsible for ensuring that TNC in Australia complies with all Australia, U.S. and local government regulations as well as TNC policies and procedures.

The Country Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of staff in Australia, while sharing responsibility for establishing and holding senior staff accountable for delivering on annual performance objectives.   He/she is also responsible for building and managing an effective and engaged volunteer advisory board and facilitating linkages between this Board, as appropriate, with the Asia Pacific Council.  The Country Director reports to the Asia and Pacific Regional Managing Director and works collaboratively with other senior managers in the region and globally.

Primary responsibilities include,

• Fundraising, donor management and relations
• Recruitment and management of Board of Trustees to generate sufficient funds for programs
• Development, management and approval of annual budgets and amendments
• Engagement with major corporations and business leaders
• In country representation with external parties including the Australia government
• Collaborate with Global Strategy Directors to drive human, technical and financial resources to support Australia conservation programs in line with the organization-wide Global Challenges/Global Solutions framework
• External communications within Australia and internal communications between Australia and other units within TNC
• Develop & implement strategic program plans. Implementation of annual work plans.
• Maintenance of compliance with TNC policy and procedures including, finances, human resources, and operations.
• Financial reporting and accounting to comply with program, country, and TNC requirements.
• Staffing and performance management.
• Program coordination within and outside of Australia.

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7 years of experience as a leader in the conservation arena, non-profit sector, advocacy, or related for-profit area.
• Successful experience in fundraising and budget management.
• Extensive management experience in leading and managing a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Written and verbal fluency in English.
• Experience communicating with and presenting to diverse audiences including donors, board members, employees, outside partners, or equivalent.
• Successful experience working with diverse groups of people, including indigenous partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7-10 years experience as a proven leader in the conservation arena, non-profit sector, advocacy, or for-profit area, including demonstrated experience producing results and meeting program goals.
• Experience of working in highly complex political environments.
• Change management experience in a fluid internal and external environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing advocacy strategies in highly sensitive political environments.
• Ability and knowledge to work with indigenous people.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive and effective working relationships with key stakeholders including national Government, other NGO’s and the private sector.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

To apply to position number 41401, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 1,5 2013.

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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process