About AWC:

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is the largest private (non-profit) owner of land for conservation in Australia. We protect endangered wildlife at 30 locations which we own or manage in collaborative partnerships. AWC’s involvement covers a total of more than 6.5 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. With a focus on practical land management, informed by world-class science, AWC is implementing a dynamic new model for conservation.

AWC’s mission - to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats.

About the Mallee Cliffs site:

AWC has entered into an historic partnership, Relocation of Locally Extinct Mammals (RoLEM) with the NSW Government for the management of two State protected areas; Mallee Cliffs NP in southwestern NSW and the Pilliga State Conservation Area in north-central NSW. For these project AWC has committed to:

• Reintroducing mammals by establishing a large feral predator-free area (several thousand hectares), using conservation fencing, into which up to 10 threatened mammal species will be released.
• Deliver associated land management (feral animal control, weed control etc.) and science services across the national parks.

About the role:

AWC is seeking a committed and enthusiastic leader to head up the Mallee Cliffs NP Operations team through the effective planning, coordination and delivery of land management services across the Mallee Cliffs NP area. The ideal candidate will be a very practical person with a passion for saving Australia’s wildlife and landscapes.

The key responsibilities of this position are to:

1. Lead the Mallee Cliffs operations team in the delivery of land management services across the Mallee Cliffs NP area utilising AWC systems and processes.
2. Work towards seamless integration between AWC’s Operations and Science teams.
3. Maintain a close and effective working partnership with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service including personnel from the local Mallee Cliffs NP, regional representatives and RoLEM project managers.
4. Engage positively with the local community and other key stakeholders.

This role is based at Mildura with regular commuting to the Mallee Cliffs NP. This is a unique opportunity to join Australia’s largest non-government conservation organisation and help shape the future of private sector conservation in Australia.

Enquiries to:

• Before 10th July: Catherine Johnson - HR - [email protected] using the subject line: Operations Manager - Mallee Cliffs enquiry via EthicalJobs.
• From 11th July: Aled Hoggett - Regional Operations Manager (South East) [email protected]

Applications:

To submit an application, click ‘APPLY’ and follow the prompts.

Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing your experience, critical competencies, and interest in the role. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted.

Furth information on AWC vacancies may be found at: https://www.australianwildlife.org/work-with-awc/careers/

Please note:

Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place that allows ongoing full-time work in Australia, in order to apply for this position. Sponsorship is not available.

If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.

Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.australianwildlife.org/privacy. By providing us with your contact details, your consent to receive communications and direct educational material will remain current until you advise us otherwise.

Applicants must be able to comply with AWC Vaccination Policy.

To learn more about AWC, please visit our website www.australianwildlife.org/

Ops Manager JD