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:

In the Kimberley, AWC protects wildlife and their habitats across 7 properties and partnership areas, covering 4.3 million hectares; Mornington-Marion Downs and Charnley River - Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuaries; in partnership with Yulmbu (Kija), Dambimangari and Wilinggin Traditional Owners, Ranger Groups and their representative Aboriginal Corporations and implements conservation management on Yampi Sound Training Area, in collaboration with Dambimangari people under contract with the Commonwealth Department of Defence.

The Land Management Officer, pending on management area, reports to, and supports, the Operations Manager for each area with the implementation of conservation and operational programs to deliver effective conservation in collaboration with the North-West Science team, as part of OneAWC and AWC’s national approach to conservation. This positios will assist in the implementation of a range of land management programs (fire management including planned burning and wildfire suppression, feral animal control, weed management and infrastructure maintenance). This is an exciting opportunity to carry out land management that is closely integrated with comprehensive science and monitoring programs in one of Australia’s most important ecological regions..

Critical competencies:

1. Getting things done: enhanced planning and organisational skills, including a demonstrated ability to prioritise and execute a large number of tasks in an efficient manner. 
2. Working with, and supervising people: excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
3. Practical land management and asset management or comparable skills/experience:  You need to demonstrate knowledge of and practical experience in delivering land management programs including fire management, weed and feral animal control programs or comparable experience that is readily transferable.  Demonstrated practical skills managing assets and infrastructure is desirable, including:
   1. The implementation of infrastructure projects such as fencing, roads and building.
   2. The management and use of a wide range of plant and equipment (tractors and implements, generators, pumps and power tools, including chainsaws, welders etc)
   3. Basic skills and experience across a number of areas (building, mechanical, fencing, plumbing, welding & electrical), including the ability to carry out routine tasks and maintenance.
   4. Bushfire control training and experience.
   5. 4WD experience in relevant off-road conditions.
4. Paperwork/compliance: demonstrated ability to keep and maintain records and in the preparation of reports.  
5. Resourcefulness: the ability to improvise and ‘problem-solve’, developing practical solutions with limited resources.
6. Living in the bush: previous experience of working and living in a rural area, preferably remote, and the supervision of teams in geographically diverse locations is desirable.
7. Information technology:  Ability in using standard business software packages (including Word, email, Excel) is essential and well-developed GIS skills are highly desirable.
8. A passion for conservation: Understanding of, and interest in, ecology and conservation issues.
9. Willingness to travel: An ability and willingness to work in diverse locations.
10. Willingness to conduct activities in helicopters and light planes: helicopter and light plane travel activities are required from time-to-time to undertake the duties associated with this role.

Experience:

• Practical experience in delivering ‘on-ground’ results in land management or conservation is essential.
• A degree or certificate qualification in Conservation and Land Management will be advantageous but is not essential.

Licenses, Certificates and/or Training:

• Valid manual driver’s licence.
• Valid agricultural machinery licences for machinery such as trucks, tractors and other vehicles/equipment as relevant (or the capacity to readily obtain these licences).  
• Remote Senior first aid certificate (or the capacity to readily obtain).
• Current Police clearance certificate (or capacity to readily obtain)
• Valid firearms license (highly desirable)

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.