Policy Advisor

• Join a NFP organisation that safeguards a future for Victoria’s unique natural environment;
• Play a vital role in delivering high quality policy advice to a team passionate about enabling people and nature to live and thrive in harmony;
• Fixed Term until 30 June 2018, part time position (0.4 FTE)

The Policy Advisor has a unique opportunity to help shape practical, innovative public policy solutions to preventing the further decline of Victoria’s biodiversity on private land.
Recognising the time constraints for the position, the Policy Advisor holds chief responsibility for the provision of public policy advice for Trust for Nature. Reporting directly to the Strategic Projects Manager, the Policy Advisor is also required to work closely with the organisation’s Conservation Science Coordinator, one other part-time Policy Advisor (1 day p w), and senior management in a cross-disciplinary environment, to support the organisation’s operations and objectives. The Policy Advisor also provides occasional advice to the organisation’s Board of Trustees.

Knowledge and Experience
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in environmental science and/or management, economics, political science, law, or other relevant field
• At least 5 years of government relations or related experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

A National Police Check is required to be conducted as part of the selection process.
A base salary of $79, 637 p.a pro rata (based on 1.0 FTE) is offered, plus 9.5% superannuation.