Lutruwita / Tasmania

**The Wilderness Society is working for a future that does not rely on continued destruction of nature and our climate, but rather flourishes because of our responsible stewardship of these core life support systems. We value organisational independence and integrity, and the power of people to make change.**

Be part of a team that’s proud to work for the organisation that’s secured some of the biggest wins for Australian wilderness and nature: stopping the damming of the Franklin River forty years ago, protecting Waldaman / James Price Point in the Kimberley from a ginormous gas hub, or defending special forests the length and breadth of this continent.

**About the role**:
This is a unique opportunity for a Social Researcher to be part of a results-driven team focused on securing better protections for wilderness and nature on land and sea across this continent, whether that’s reigning in fossil fuel expansion or inappropriate development in special places and regions, or tackling the national scourge of deforestation.

To thrive in this role you’ll be a deep thinker about key decision-makers and who are the influencers on those.

You’re curious about what’s inspiring communities. And keen to support development of campaign strategies by delivering research about what’s driving specific community, business and government attitudes and behaviours.

In doing this work, you’ll bring a commitment to establishing and strengthening dialogue with First Nations Peoples for all aspects of our campaigns.

While supporting the ongoing development and implementation of the Organisational Campaign Plan (OCP), you’ll have a key focus on ensuring colleagues across the country are well-informed when developing campaign strategies and tactics to influence government and corporate decisions, and to empower communities.

This is a two-year fixed term contract for an experienced Social Research Practitioner who can identify and use data to inform powerful pathways for the community to exert pressure on governments and business to deliver change for land, water and seascape systems.

**How Wilderness Society supports our staff**:
Our approach to diversity is about embracing everyone. From building a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying initiatives that support the different needs of our staff, we are proud to be part of building an inclusive world for all.

We are a supportive and inclusive workplace with excellent conditions, including:
- Five weeks of annual leave per year- Genuine flexibility in working hours and location with financial support for office and/or remote working- 15 days personal leave- 3 additional leave days at end of year- Floating public holidays-
- Commitment to supporting your professional development- Access to Long Service Leave after five years of continuous service- Access to our Employee Assistance Program- Regular 1:1 meetings for coaching and management support- Performance conversations for reflections and growth- When you start, a co-developed initial 3 month work plan

**Is this for you?**:
We’d love to have you if you:
- Have a can-do attitude, with the ability to learn new skills and adapt to new contexts quickly- Can drive your own areas of work- Are ready to take up the invitation and the challenge of the role- Are comfortable working to rapid response timelines- Are eager to grow your skills, experience and the organisation’s impact-
- Bring a dedication to transforming Australia into a society that protects, respects and connects with the natural world that sustains us.

If you identify as a First Nations person, a woman, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, a person with a disability, or if you are from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Read the** Position Description** is attached that details the essential and desired skills.
- Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for the role._