Conservation Program Manager

Job description

About us Trust for Nature is a not-for-profit conservation organisation that works to protect native plants and wildlife in cooperation with private landholders. Established in 1972 under the Victorian Conservation Trust Act 1972 (Vic), Trust for Nature has a strong track record of securing permanent protection for important conservation land across Victoria. About the role: We are seeking a Conservation Program Manager to lead the delivery of Trust for Nature’s core conservation programs within the North East region of Victoria. This role is integral in the delivery of Trust for Nature’s key conservation programs including the Covenanting, Stewardship, Offsets, Revolving Fund, and BushBank Programs. Reporting to the Area Manager, the primary focus of the role is to deliver the Stewardship Program in the Goulburn-Broken catchment, this involves working closely with existing landholders and potential new conservation covenantors. The role requires familiarity with conservation and land management principles, as well as Victoria’s Ecological Vegetation Classes, flora and fauna and will be tasked with providing expert advice on conservation and land management practices. Regular field...