Your new organisation

BirdLife Australia is on a mission to put birds and nature on the path to recovery within a decade. With over 350,000 supporters, donors, volunteers, campaigners and members, you will join over 150 staff across Australia, and a network of more than 40 voluntary community groups. Together, our growing network of people stand together to help us protect Australia’s unique birdlife.

The opportunity

The Advisor Nature Positive investment is responsible for developing initiatives that leverage corporate Nature Positive and Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities to finance and implement BirdLife Australia priority conservation and research projects. This role focuses on identifying and engaging stakeholders in Nature Positive initiatives. Specifically, the role will work with BirdLife staff to design and promote conservation, research and advisory projects that further the Bird Conservation Strategy (BCS) goals by delivering on Conservation Action Area 8 – Working with the private sector.

About You

You will have a degree in Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Economics, Finance, or a related field, with at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Nature Positive conservation solutions through strong project management, including budget management and reporting. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills including the ability to represent BirdLife professionally and competently in negotiations with potential industry partners. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer literacy.

What you need to know

This is a part-time maximum term role, located in our Head Office in Melbourne.

Applicants must possess corresponding work rights to be eligible for appointment and a current national police check (NPC) (or willingness to obtain). A Working with Children Check will also be required.

BirdLife Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For further information please refer to the attached position description. Any questions can be directed to Dr Golo Maurer, Director Bird Conservation Strategy [email protected] using the subject line: Advisor Nature Positive Investment enquiry via EthicalJobs).

A position description is attached.