• Join one of the world's largest and most respected conservation organisations
• Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
• WWF office location negotiable
• Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne

About the organisation

We are creating a world where people live in harmony with nature. Join us. Because together, anything is possible.

WWF's global vision is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF-Australia is part of the WWF International Network, the world's leading, independent conservation organisation. We are active in over 100 countries and have close to 5 million supporters internationally. In Australia and throughout the oceanic region, we work with governments, businesses and communities so that people and nature can thrive within their fair share of the planet's natural resources.

WWF's mission is to halt the decline of threatened plants and animals and to support their recovery. We do this by addressing the threats that affect them using the best available science while working in partnership with communities, Indigenous groups, government and business. The world is changing fast. Our wildlife and wild places face unprecedented challenges. The result is people yearn more for nature and are connected with each other like never before. We know that we can achieve more by partnering, sharing, empowering communities, forming alliances and building a movement for the environment. Working together is the answer. It is our goal to bring about this unified voice for nature.

To find out more about us, see here.

About the role

The Innovate to Regenerate program aims to support a nationwide transition to a regenerative economy, as part of WWF's Regenerate Australia campaign. It comes to life in three distinct projects:

• Sharing the vision: The "Regenerating Australia" short film created by Regen Studios (Makers of 2040). The film asks the question, 'What would Australia look like by 2030 if we simply listened to the needs of its people?' It is based on a four-month interview process with Australians from all walks of life who shared their hopes and dreams for the country's future. Set on New Year's Eve of December 2029, the 17-minute short film takes the form of a news bulletin looking back at the decade 'that could be' and shares some of the most exciting, regenerative solutions that are now within our reach.
• Distributive support network: Distributed film screenings, support workshops and bootcamps to connect and support communities and innovators who are inspired by the film to begin or grow their own regenerative solution.
• Bringing the film to life: The Innovate to Regenerate Challenge - providing $2 million in seed funding to help local communities, innovators, and experts to 'bring the film to life' and establish innovative, regenerative solutions. Those who are inspired by the film's solutions and those who have their own creative ideas to Regenerate Australia will be invited to take part in the challenge to receive the funding and support they need.

The Regenerative Communities Project Manager coordinates the community engagement program for communities interested in participating in the program. The role engages with a range of stakeholders to understand community needs and capabilities and ensure that communities and challenge participants have access to the support available through the workshops, toolkits, challenge and fund. The Project Manager also supports data collection to help evaluate the impact of the program (in partnership with Behaviour Works Australia).

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required

• Well developed project management skills, including a track record of delivering projects across multi-stakeholder environments, within the context of complex social/innovation projects.
• Demonstrated experience in, and or working knowledge of social campaigns and community engagement program, ideally within environmental conservation, sustainable development and/or social innovation context.
• A track record of working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with evolving needs and quickly changing priorities.
• Well developed stakeholder management, facilitation and networking skills within the context of working with thought leaders and subject matter experts to produce ideas and solutions.
• Proven primary and secondary research and analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills, including writing reports, briefs and content.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and constructively within a flexible team based environment, and virtually.
• Intermediate computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office, Google apps, databases.

Ideally you will have experience engaging with Indigenous communities or organisations, coupled with event administration and logistics support experience. A working knowledge of design thinking, regenerative design and innovation frameworks, principles and practices is desirable, along with an understanding of, and support for, workplace sustainability principles. The ideal candidate will have an ability to work both autonomously and constructively within a team and be aligned with WWF's vision, mission and I-CCare Values - Integrity, Collaboration, Courage and Respect.

WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

WWF-Australia staff work in teams and in regional and remote communities. To protect the health and safety of WWF-Australia team members and people in regional and remote communities, WWF-Australia requires all persons who apply for employment at WWF-Australia after 25 October 2021 to provide evidence that they have received the first and second courses of an Australian government-recognised COVID-19 vaccination before a job offer can be made.

Applications

Please see the job description for further details. Applicants can apply via the Apply Now button below.

Only those applicants applying online via the eRecruitment System will be considered. Please name your documents with last/first name & include: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV), including two referees. Candidates that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

A position description is attached.

We will only consider applicants with unlimited Australian working rights at this time.