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Director, Environmental Conservation and Head of Australia Operations

2 months ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Environment Platform Wales Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Director, Environmental Conservation and Head of Australia Operations

Job Summary:

The Director, Environmental Conservation and Head of Australia Operations will be responsible for overseeing the Environmental Conservation program in Australia, managing a team of project directors and staff, and developing strategic partnerships with conservation organizations, industry leaders, and government officials.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide programmatic oversight for the Environmental Conservation program, designing and implementing successful campaigns and initiatives that include measurable goals, targets, and milestones.
  • Lead and manage a diverse team of project directors and other staff across Australia, ensuring delivery of critical program milestones and deliverables.
  • Foster and maintain a healthy and dynamic team culture that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible.
  • Cultivate and sustain a significant public profile for the Environmental Conservation program in Australia.
  • Lead development of Australian relationships and assist in the development of global relationships that are valuable to the organization's work.
  • Collaborate with senior environment leadership to ensure strategic coordination of work in Australia with the organization's headquarters and global programs.
  • Oversee budget and finances for the program, maintaining excellent fiscal management.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, advanced degree preferred.
  • At least 10 years of applicable experience, including staff, project, and/or consultant management experience.
  • Expertise in biodiversity conservation and management, environmental advocacy, and protection in Australia.
  • Adept at setting short- and long-term planning goals in line with program strategy.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills, with effective interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a complex, matrixed, and nonpartisan organization.
  • Excellent knowledge of current trends and major concerns within environmental subject domains.

Travel: Travel is required periodically throughout Australia and to the organization's headquarters in the United States.

Salary Range: $182,300 AUD - $203,700 AUD

About the Organization: The organization is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.