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 Senior Land Management Officer (SLMO) reports to and supports the Pilliga Operations Manager for the planning and implementation of conservation and land management activities across the Pilliga Service Site, in collaboration with the Science team. The two staff streams (operations and science) work together in an integrated manner to design, implement and measure the effectiveness of land management strategies as part of OneAWC and AWC’s national approach to conservation.

The SLMO is responsible for providing direction and supervision of other land management staff, volunteers and contractors engaged to complete the land management programs.

The SLMO may be required to act in the role of the Operations Manager in their absence.

The SLMO position will be based in Narrabri and work across the Pilliga Service Site. In addition, you may be required to assist at other AWC sites within the region.

Critical competencies:

1. Getting things done:  you need exceptional planning and organisational skills, including a demonstrated ability to prioritise and execute a large number of tasks in an efficient manner. 
2. Managing staff:  you need excellent people management skills, including the leadership of, and managing and coordinating remote teams of staff, volunteers or contractors.
3. Working with people: excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and your AWC colleagues.
4. Practical land management and asset management or comparable skills/experience:  You need to demonstrate knowledge and practical experience 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 required including:
   1. The implementation and maintenance of infrastructure projects such as fencing, road maintenance and building maintenance and projects.
   2. The management and use of a wide range of plant and equipment (tractors, generators, pumps and power tools, chainsaws, welders etc)
   3. A broad knowledge of trades (building, mechanical, fencing, plumbing, welding & electrical) is desirable, including the ability to carry out routine tasks and maintenance.
   4. Fire crew and fire management training and experience.
   5. 4WD experience in relevant unsealed road and off-road conditions is essential.
5. Financial management: Experience in assisting to deliver projects in a cost-effective manner and be able to code and track expenditure, operating within the approved budget.
6. Paperwork/compliance: Demonstrated ability to maintain records and implement permit/authorization processes.  
7. Resourcefulness: The ability to improvise and ‘problem-solve’, developing practical solutions with limited resources.
8. Living in the bush: Previous experience of working and living in a rural area, and the supervision of teams in geographically diverse locations.
9. Information technology:  Ability in using standard business software packages (including Microsoft Office suite, project management, and GIS) is essential, as is experience in use of a range of mobile apps.
10. A passion for conservation: Understanding of and interest in Australian ecology and conservation issues.
11. Willingness to travel.

Qualifications:

1. Formal qualifications in a relevant discipline would be advantageous, but is less important than strong, practical experience and a good track record of delivering ‘on-ground’ results.

Licenses, Certificates and/or Training:

1. A valid manual driver’s licence with 4WD experience in difficult conditions is essential.
2. A current firearms license for NSW
3. Experience operating agricultural machinery such as trucks and tractors and relevant licenses, where required.
4. Fire management training and experience (desirable).
5. Current first aid qualifications.
6. National police clearance certificate.

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. Please note that the cost of the police check is the responsibility of the applicant.
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.
4. Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.australianwildlife.org/privacy-policy. By providing us with your contact details, you consent to receive communications and direct educational material will remain current until you advise us otherwise.

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.