About AWC:

AWC is a pragmatic global conservation leader, restoring landscapes and providing hope for Australian wildlife. Guided by science, AWC delivers measurable conservation impacts at scale to secure the future of our most endangered species.

At AWC we are inspired by the unparalleled richness of Australia’s wildlife and we are united by our determination to protect its unique animals and landscapes. It is our mission to effectively conserve all Australian wildlife and habitats and our vision is for a world where Australia’s biodiversity is valued and effectively conserved by an engaged community. 

The delivery of AWC’s mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other as a cohesive, engaged, collaborative, high performing group guided by strong, effective leaders. 

AWC’s work is guided by the following values. At AWC, we are:

• Accountable – taking ownership of our actions and outcomes
• Informed – working together to acquire and apply evidence, knowledge and experience
• Respectful – demonstrating care, recognition and integrity 
• Dedicated – committed to delivering effective outcomes, with resilience and tenacity
• Innovative – applying creative thinking for effective solutions
• Sustainable – delivering long-term financial and ecological viability. 

About the role:

The role of Regional Administration Manager is primarily responsible for the efficient running of the administrative functions and processes, including the coordination of logistics, regional reporting and communication procedures for safety, asset management, fleet management and accommodation across the region. This role also manages the administration and onboarding of Volunteers engaged in the regional program. This role is a centralised point of contact for all regional field facing activities in the Kimberley region.

The Regional Administration Manager reports to the Regional Operations Manager and works with a team of land managers and ecologists, as well as staff at Mornington and Charnley Wilderness Camps. Other personnel involved in the Kimberley Region programs include indigenous rangers, contractors, students, interns, volunteers and visitors.

Critical competencies:

• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, including a demonstrated ability to prioritise and execute a large number of tasks in an efficient manner.
• Excellent people management skills, including proven ability leading, recruiting, developing, managing and coordination of remote teams of staff, rangers, contractors and volunteers.
• Good relationship-building, collaborative, communication and interpersonal skills with a diverse range of stakeholders including colleagues, Indigenous partners and communities, pastoralists, Government agencies, scientific community and other conservation and land management organisations.
• nfrastructure and Asset Management: demonstrated knowledge and experience delivering asset management including:
• Reporting , tracking and maintaining accurate records of assets;
• Scheduling routine maintenance and repairs of assets;
• Supervising fleet management across a diverse range of staff;
• Financial management: demonstrated ability to help deliver projects in a cost-effective manner and to manage financial resources including:
• Developing and operating within an agreed budget and operation plan for the management area;
• Coding and tracking expenditure; and
• Preparing written financial and operational reports.
• Systems and Processes: demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and rolling out systems and process as required to support delivery of AWC’s conservation programs.

Qualifications:

Formal qualification in relevant disciplines (Business Administration, Project Management, Bookkeeping, Data Management) and/or demonstrated strong practical experience with a track record of delivering to a high standard/result.

Licenses, Certificates and/or Training:

• Valid Manual driver’s licence
• 4WD experience
• Police clearance certificate (or ability to gain one)
• Remote First Aid certificate (or ability to gain one)

PLEASE NOTE: The execution of tasks associated with the position will involve work both in and outdoors. The Kimberley region can involve extremes of weather - hot and wet and/or dry with temperature ranging from 3 degrees overnight to 40+ degrees during the day. This position requires a high level of fitness as duties will include lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling loads, bending, climbing, and driving a variety of vehicles over long distances. The successful applicant must be physically capable of performing these activities.The role is part of a large and diverse regional team with work locations in some of the most remote and isolated parts of the Kimberley region. Travel to and working from these locations is an important part of contributing to the diverse and complex program and meeting the inherent requirements of the role.

To view the detailed position description for this role, click here: Regional Administration Manager (if you are viewing this on an external website such as SEEK, please go to our website for a copy of the job description)

Join our Journey:

Take the leap and start your next adventure with the AWC!  AWC reserves the right to start screening applicants and interviewing throughout the recruitment process. 

Initial enquiries: employment@australianwildlife.org

Applications: To submit an application, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.

Please note: 

1. Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place in order to apply. Sponsorship is not available.
2. Applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a national police clearance, online medical and a values-based assessment. 
3. If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
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AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves, and where a range of perspectives, cultures, and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.