Conservation Reserves Coordinator

About the role

Trust for Nature is custodian of more than 40 conservation properties across Victoria. We’ve acquired these properties thanks to the generosity of our supporters who recognised the importance of conserving native flora and fauna.

Trust for Nature is seeking a Conservation Reserves Coordinator to support the management of our network of Conservation Reserves. In this role, you will work closely with a wide group of stakeholders, including volunteer groups, Traditional Owners, contractors and community members, to help achieve positive conservation outcomes on Reserves. You will monitor reserve conditions and identify opportunities to improve conservation outcomes, provide land management advice and oversee on-ground conservation activities, such as working bees and contractor works.

This is a blended field and office-based role that involves regular travel across Victoria to support the management of Conservation Reserves. A current driver’s licence, a willingness to travel frequently, and enthusiasm for working on Country are all essential. The role often requires working independently on reserves, so you must be comfortable and confident with solo field work. Occasional weekend work will be required.

To read more about the responsibilities of the role take a look at the Position Description.

What’s on offer

The role offers an annual base salary of $85,447, plus 12% super (full-time equivalent).

We are open to full‑time and part-time arrangements, with a minimum of 0.80FTE. The role operates in a hybrid model, with a blend of work from home and face‑to‑face days based at our Melbourne CBD office and regular travel throughout Victoria.

This is a newly re-shaped role on a two-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines practical conservation experience with strong stakeholder engagement and project coordination. To be successful in this role, you will bring;

• Demonstrated experience in conservation, land management, natural resource management.
• A relevant qualification in natural resource management, ecology, or other environmental science.
• A solid understanding of practical reserve management and biodiversity conservation principles.
• Experience coordinating projects, contractors and volunteers, with a track record of delivering works on time and in budget.
• Strong communication, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to work respectfully with Traditional Owners and First Peoples.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume via our recruitment platform. Applications without a personalised cover letter will not be considered.

We intend to move quickly with this role and will be reviewing applications as they are received, applications will officially close on Sunday 13 September and interviews will occur shortly after.

Trust for Nature is dedicated to gender equality, diversity and inclusivity. We are continually working to build an inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD people.

If you need further information please email us at recruitment@tfn.org.au