Conservation Officer (Seascapes)

About the role

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor . One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people." What We Bring : Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here . We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ. Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, natio

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years' experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, e.g., media, government officials, other TNC scientists.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Valid driver's license.
• Salary Information:
• $94,000 - $105,000 plus superannuation

Benefits

Additional Information

What We Can Achieve Together: Conservation Officers develop, manage and implement conservation projects at TNC Australia. They report to Conservation Coordinators and assist them in successful project management and delivery, that may be restricted to a particular area or discipline. Conservation Officers implement a discreet conservation project/s at TNC Australia. We're Looking for You: Conservation Officers address critical threats to natural systems and individual species, foster cross-site learning among conservation communities and supply conservation planning teams with site or landscape level information relevant to the planning and reporting process. They implement conservation tactics in situ and employ a full range of tools and methodologies to contribute to our protection, climate change, restoration, and improved habitat management targets. Responsibilities and Scope: Perform tasks with minimal supervision and make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context. Ensure project compliance with internal policies and external requirements including complex contract management. Gain cooperation from internal and external parties to accomplish project goals. This may include engagement with community stakeholders, Indigenous communities, trustees, and donors. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

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