• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.
• Location is flexible within Australia
• $87, 339 - $106, 747 pro rata, plus super
• Full Time 1.0 FTE 4-6 month fixed term contract

Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Strategic Partnerships Program Manager to join the Regenerative Agriculture and Natural Capital team.  

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

About us

For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Manager Regenerative Agriculture and Natural Capital, the Strategic Partnerships Program Manager is responsible for researching, developing, executing and maintaining key strategic partnerships with key organisations (or individuals) in line with sectors prioritised by the SLT and Board. The partnerships will be large scale and unique creating win-win opportunities for Bush Heritage and our partners resulting in substantial positive environmental impact and financial and in-kind revenue to Bush Heritage. The position will also work closely with relevant marketing and fundraising teams on agreed workplace giving opportunities.

The position will work directly with Bush Heritage teams to ensure optimal outcomes are achieved aligned to the organisation’s values, assets and existing programmes.

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What you'll need to succeed

• Significant experience in a corporate partnership manager role
• Highly tuned relationship management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and achieve large scale outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in research and analysis
• Self-starter requiring minimum supervision
• Well-developed organisational and planning skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, be flexible and responsive
• High level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the capacity to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

What sets us apart

• Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
• Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement if employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
• Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
• Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
• Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids, additional annual leave and possible casual works arrangements for partners.
• Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.
• Brand new Melbourne office located in Docklands with access to state-of-the-art end of trip facilities and a gym.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.

If you require further information, please contact Helen Bryant (Acting Executive Manager Regenerative Agriculture and Natural Capital) on [email protected], using the subject line: Strategic Partnerships Program Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged. Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!