Senior Leader for Landscape Conservation

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeConservation Full time

About Us

Trust for Nature is a leading conservation organisation dedicated to safeguarding Victoria's natural wonders.

We have been working alongside Victorians for over 50 years to create a future where native plants and animals can thrive. Our unique powers, enshrined in legislation, enable us to protect Victoria's natural heritage forever, help meet biodiversity targets locally and globally, and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Our culture supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development within the workplace and beyond.

We are committed to gender equality, diversity, and inclusivity, and we continually work to build an inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We strongly encourage job applications from people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

A National Police Check is required as part of the selection process. Our recruitment practices are based on equal opportunity principles.

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Conservation Science will lead and drive the operations of our science function, ensuring alignment with our strategy. This newly created role is critical to the success of our organisation.

This is an ongoing full-time position with flexible work arrangements available. The successful candidate will be based in our Melbourne CBD office and require an on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

  1. To be the Trust's voice on science, providing expert guidance and advice.
  2. To ensure integrity through a scientifically robust evidence-base while taking a risk-based approach on issues like climate change and nature markets.
  3. To build scientific capability within the team and across the organisation.
  4. To communicate scientific concepts clearly and articulately to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
  5. To be a subject matter expert working within a collaborative team, inputting into organisational decisions.
  6. To demonstrate cultural competence and understanding of the interrelationship between science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

What We Offer

A base salary range of $111,343-$136,394 p.a., plus superannuation, with the starting salary point depending on experience and skill set.



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