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Regional Operations Manager - North-west

Australian Wildlife Conservancy

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is the largest private (non-profit) owner of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife at 31 sanctuaries in which we own or manage in partnership, covering 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 - is achieved by:

  • Operations -delivering effective large-scale land management including fire management, feral animal control, weed control and infrastructure management.
  • Science -delivering a nationally-coherent program of ecological surveys with a focus on monitoring key conservation assets and threats, conducting applied research relevant to wildlife conservation, implementing conservation programs including reintroductions, and providing advice to management.
  • Fundraising -mobilising finance (primarily, tax deductible donations) from the general public and philanthropists including through effective communication of AWC conservation programs.

Three of AWC’s sanctuaries are in the Kimberley region: Mornington, Marion Downs, and Charnley-River, along with four partnerships, the Dambimangari, Wilinggin, and Yulmbu Aboriginal Corporations, and the Commonwealth Department of Defence controlled Yampi Sound Training Area. In total, these sanctuaries and partnerships cover a combined area of over 4.3 million ha and protect numerous threatened habitats and species. The Wildlife Link Centre for Research and Conservation at Mornington is the base for an award-winning land management and science program.

The Regional Operations Manager North West (ROM NW) is responsible for delivering effective conservation across the region.

Success in this position (ie, effective conservation) will be measured by reference to key metrics which track:

  • The populations (or other metric) of indicator species.
  • The extent to which threatening processes are reduced including:
    • Avoiding or limiting wildfires;
    • Reducing the density/population of feral animals; and
    • Reducing the area of occupancy of invasive weeds.
  • The cost at which outcomes are delivered (our aim is to deliver the highest outcomes at the lowest cost).
  • The ongoing success of the AWC ‘s partnerships with Dambimangari, Wilinggin and Yulmbu Aboriginal Corporations.
  • The successful execution of AWC’s contract with the Commonwealth Department of Defence.
  • The implementation and promotion of AWC values and culture.
  • The implementation and maintenance of the full range of AWC policy and procedures in relation HR, Finance and Operations.
  • The cultivation and maintenance of productive and collaborative relationships with Native Title holder groups.

To achieve success, you will need to manage and direct resources efficiently and in accordance with an approved budget and operating plan, informed by science-based strategies. The level of on-ground activity (feral animal control, weed control, fire management) is measured and reported on a regular basis.

You will be responsible for ensuring tight integration with the Science and Development (fundraising) teams and management of your region as part of a national AWC approach to conservation. Engagement with key stakeholders and AWC supporters, including through sanctuary events and the operation of visitor programs, and contributing to AWC’s communications program are also important functions of this role. The Mornington property has AWC’s most significant visitor infrastructure facility, the Mornington Wilderness Camp. The running of the camp also sits under the responsibility of the role. In this respect, you need to be a strong advocate for AWC’s conservation model and achievements.

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 only:

James Hewitt, Chief Operations Manager | [email protected], using the subject line: Regional Operations Manager (North-west) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Internal Application:

To submit an application, click ‘APPLY’ on this job and complete an application form.

Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description on our website or the attachment. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be accepted.

Please note:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

To learn more about AWC’s Sanctuaries and Partnerships, please visit our website www.australianwildlife.org/sanctuaries/

Position Description - Regional Operations Manager NW 2021

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