Ocean Conservation Manager

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Minderoo Foundation Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Advisor, Biodiversity & Habitats, at the Minderoo Foundation. This role requires strong knowledge of ocean conservation issues, as well as the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive science and community-based conservation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Drive end-to-end management of oceans partnerships, from undertaking research on prospective partners to interpreting and communicating partnership insights, systems management, and reporting on collaborations.
  2. Work with the Biodiversity and Habitat team to establish, manage, maintain, and track collaboration data, monitor activities carried out under collaborations, and report on progress to milestones.
  3. Conduct landscape analyses for the team, including stakeholder mapping and co-designing initiatives with partners, and distil and analyse collaboration insights.
  4. Support the Manager, Biodiversity and Habitats, to connect and deliver projects across the Body of Work to ensure a net positive impact for our beneficiaries.
  5. Support the Manager, Biodiversity & Habitats, in preparing for internal reporting and documentation, including business cases, impact strategy and measurement, reporting, and budget management.
  6. Build and maintain trusting and effective relationships with partners at national and global levels.

This role is ideal for a professional with a strong analytical and reporting background, experience in conservation project management, and a proven track record in working in a fast-paced environment.

About You
  • You will have a bachelor's degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Science, or a similar field, with a master's degree preferred, and at least 5 years of relevant working experience.
  • You will have experience in developing, sourcing, gathering, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative organisational data, communicating insights effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • You will have the ability to support strategy and assess ideal pathways and solutions with relevant data and insights.
  • You will have the ability to oversee project development and progress from initiation to completion.
  • You will work collaboratively in a matrixed environment, including the ability to reconcile multiple diverse viewpoints and negotiate across internal partners and external stakeholders.
  • You will have the strength in identifying and resolving complex challenges, addressing relevant program and commercial needs and risks.

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity and highlighting your relevant experience.



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