Who We Are

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organisation, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

The Nature Conservancy first commenced operations in Australia in 2002. Since that time TNC Australia has grown significantly and now conducts projects in all Australian states and territories. Our work focuses on three conservation strategies – Outback (including our work with many Indigenous Traditional Owner groups, supporting their efforts to manage their country for its cultural and conservation values); Oceans (including our nation-wide critically endangered shellfish reef building program in the bays and estuaries of southern Australia, from Perth to Noosa); and Protection (working with partners, including governments, to achieve protection, restoration and improved management of 30% of our oceans and 30% of our lands by 2030). To learn more about our work in Australia visit www.natureaustralia.org.au or follow us on facebook.com/TNCAustralia.

What We Can Achieve Together

The Geospatial Information Officer is responsible for managing and maintaining geo-spatial conservation data and databases, providing complex geo-spatial analyses, expert advice and technical support for GIS, remote sensing, and other geospatial technologies to TNC Australia staff.

The Geospatial Information Officer will report to the Data and Science Manager and works closely with the GIS Support Officer (part-time – 0.4 FTE).

The position also collaborates and liaises with the wider TNC Global and Asia-Pacific geospatial systems teams.

We’re Looking for You

The successful candidate for this role must be available to start on Monday 10th March 2025. This is a fixed term role for 14 months, on a full-time basis.

The Geospatial Information Officer will be an integral member of TNC Australia’s growing Conservation Team, leading geospatial analysis and technical support to projects focused on climate mitigation and adaptation, ecological restoration, land protection and sustainable land management. They lead geospatial analyses for Conservation projects at various levels, including assembling data, developing methods for mapping and classifying ecosystems, processing and managing geospatial datasets, and maintaining all documentation for geospatial data and methodologies. The Geospatial Information Officer performs data analysis, processes spatial and other relational data sets derived from cartographic and tabular source material, interprets and presents results of analyses to deliver maps, data visualisations, dashboards and reports. They may participate in workshops and field work as required by TNC Australia’s Conservation program and provide expert support and advice for GIS, remote sensing, and other geospatial technologies to TNC Australia staff.

In this role, you will:

• Designs, manages and executes decision-support modelling and other planning tools as required by conservation projects.
• Supports Development by Design, Healthy Country Planning, Conservation by Design, restoration suitability modelling and other conservation planning processes with a focus on mapping, analysis, modelling and data management.
• Supports carbon feasibility assessments, including use of FullCAM, BlueCAM and proposed SavCAM, reclassifying vegetation and landcover data for use in carbon accounting methodologies, inclusion and interpretation of LIDAR, tide and hydrological data
• Supports ecosystem service and natural capital accounting projects including undertaking ecosystem extent and condition mapping, analysis, modelling and data management.
• Provides general geospatial analysis and mapping assistance for priority conservation programs for TNC Australia.
• Builds and maintains geospatial databases, leads data curation and maintains repositories of data resources.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams, other organisations and stakeholder groups to obtain different data sources, build partnerships and undertake participatory planning.
• Ensures integrity of both data collection and management relating to conservation projects and project statistics.
• Under limited supervision, acts independently, resolves complex issues within the program area and may act as a resource to others.
• Experience with science communication to technical and non-technical audiences, including creative data visualisation (e.g., web-based applications and interactive mapping; experience with tools such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, and ESRI Web App Builder appreciated).
• Commitment to integrating and upholding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS or BS degree and certification in related field and 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with interpretation and implementation of image analysis, complex spatial analysis, data modelling and science, decision support tools and landscape scenario analysis.
• Experience collecting, managing and maintaining geospatial data files across multiple projects using relational databases and online platforms e.g., ArcGIS online.
• Experience operating GIS software, analysing data, producing data reports and creating maps.
• Experience working with one or more of the following programming environments/languages R, Python, Google Earth Engine, SQL.
• Experience managing and prioritising tasks from multiple sources and meeting deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Background in conservation or restoration ecology, marine biology, or quantitative ecology.
• 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expertise in ArcGIS-related products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123 and Fieldmaps
• Experience recording and processing (geospatial) data and writing project reports.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, environmental economic accounting, remote sensing, marine bathymetry and backscatter analysis, species distribution modelling, carbon accounting.
• Experience collaborating with other parties to obtain different data sources.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

What We Bring

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grass-roots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organisations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, savings plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

Application

Please click "Apply Now" and submit online (1) a cover letter indicating why you are suitable for the advertised role, (2) a document addressing all selection criteria (minimum and desired qualifications) and (3) a resume for your application to be considered.

Only applicants who are currently eligible to work in Australia and have provided the 3 application documents will be considered. The Nature Conservancy will not provide support for working visas or residency for this position.

The successful candidate must be available to start on Monday 10th March 2025.

If shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an activity and provide evidence of completion.