Organisation : Australian Wildlife Conservancy
Location : Perth (Subiaco)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Conservation & Environment
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 5 Nov, 2021
About the organisation
Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is the largest private (non-profit) owner of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife at 31 sanctuaries in which we own or manage in partnership, covering a total of more than 6.5 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. With a focus on practical land management, informed by world-class science, AWC is implementing a dynamic new model for conservation.
AWC’s mission - to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats - is achieved by:
- Operations -delivering effective large-scale land management including fire management, feral animal control, weed control and infrastructure management.
- Science -delivering a nationally coherent program of ecological surveys with a focus on monitoring key conservation assets and threats, conducting applied research relevant to wildlife conservation, implementing conservation programs including reintroductions, and providing advice to management.
- Fundraising -mobilising finance (primarily, tax deductible donations) from the general public and philanthropists including through effective communication of AWC conservation programs.
About the role
The Operations Coordinator will work as part of a small team (the National Operations team) which provides overall guidance and support to the AWC Operations team; in particular, sanctuary staff. Primary responsibilities of the National Operations team include:
- Budgets and operational planning
- Supporting sanctuary-based staff with the implementation of:
- Land management programs (guided by the Conservation and Science Program) covering fire management and control, weed control, and feral animal control and monitoring;
- Asset and infrastructure development, management and maintenance.
- Compliance and administration, including the development and implementation of policies and strategies
- Insurance and asset management
- Communications, fundraising and supporter event support
- Telecommunications & Information Technology support
- Project management for discrete infrastructure and procurement projects
- Overseeing the implementation, compliance, administration and reporting of partnership contracts
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the key responsibilities of the Operations Coordinator include:
- Provide support to AWC regional and field-based staff and partnership clients.
- Project support to the Operations Manager, assists in the administration of large projects.
- Project coordination including stakeholder and staff liaison and coordination, preparing written and financial reports.
- Assist in stakeholder relationship and contract management.
- Research and process operations related grants and prepares materials for other projects e.g. renewables fundraising work.
This role is offered as a full-time 12-month contract, and predominately office-based however from time-to-time, you may be required to travel to sites in rural and remote locations and can occasionally be away from an established field base. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative, successful organisation which is helping shape the future of conservation in Australia. Competitive remuneration is available for a candidate with suitable experience.
How to apply
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Please quote in application: Operations Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Conservation_and_Environment
