Job Summary
- $90,936 – $103,175 + super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 17th Jun 2022
- Melbourne > CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne
Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to protecting nature in Victoria. Our vison is that Victoria’s most threatened native plants and wildlife are protected for future generations. To achieve this, we work closely with private landholders, government, organisations, Traditional Owners and businesses to help restore, protect and manage biodiversity on private land.
Our team is made up of passionate people who work with communities throughout Victoria and take practical action to care for and nurture nature. Together, we can make a difference to Victoria’s natural environment, would you like to join us?
In 2022 the Trust for Nature Board made a commitment for Trust for Nature to facilitate a transfer of ownership of Neds Corner Station to its Traditional Owners—the First People of the Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation (FPMMAC). This decision represents a major contribution to self-determination for Aboriginal Victorians, and the largest transfer of private land in Victoria to Traditional Owners
The Senior Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage Advisor is responsible for providing leadership and advice on conservation, ecological and cultural heritage matters for the transfer of ownership of Neds Corner to the First Peoples of the Millewa Mallee Aboriginal Corporation (FPMMAC).
Reporting to the Neds Corner Transition Project Manager, the key responsibilities of this role include:
This is a 24 month fixed term contract position based in Melbourne offering base salary of $90,936 – $103,175 p.a plus super.
We are searching for someone with a background in ecology with speciality experience in the following areas;
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Trust for Nature is committed to building a inclusive workplace and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note, a National Police Check is required to be conducted as part of the selection process, our practices are inclusive and based on equal opportunity principles. A positive result from a police check would only preclude employment in certain circumstances.
Trust for Nature is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the Trust obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).Therefore, there is a requirement that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or be exempt from vaccination due to medical reasons) in order to undertake duties outside of their homes. Prior to commencement of employment with the Trust you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19.
If you need further information please contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Biodiversity & Cultural Heritage Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.