Your new passion

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.

A great opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of strategic and operational planning processes to ensure alignment with BirdLife Australia’s strategic objectives. The successful candidate will work with internal and external stakeholders to lead initiatives ranging from strategic and operational planning and implementation, performance management, risk management, stakeholder engagement, team leadership and budget management.

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong leadership, organisational planning and team management skills, with demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic and business planning processes.

Deep experience in budgeting, reporting and financial planning for business planning purposes is essential.

Experience in risk management and performance management systems within the not-for-profit sector, particularly in conservation or environmental organisations is desirable, as are relevant post-graduate qualifications with at least five years’ experience.

The need to knows

This is a Maximum Term part-time position (0.8 FTE), available for two years.

Please note, that this is a hybrid position working in a home-based environment and in the national office in Carlton, Victoria.

Any questions can be directed to Robyn Goodwill people&[email protected], using the subject line: Senior Manager Business Planning enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

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