Reserve Manager Dalyenong and Round House Reserves
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Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Reserve Manager - Dalyenong and Round House Reserves to join the South East team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australias unique wildlife and their habitat.
- Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservationorganisation
- Work at the Bush Heritage Reserves in Victoria
- Location Central Victoria - Flexible
- $76 236 - $93 178 plus 12% super
- Full time ongoing
About us
For over 30 years weve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term landscape scale impact. As a national not-for-profit we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.
Togetherwe can heal and protect the bush now and into the future.
About the role
The Reserve Manager plays a vital role in managing the day-to-day operations of Bush Heritage reserves. Reporting to the Healthy Landscape Manager this role involves practical land management supporting conservation outcomes overseeing infrastructure and fostering relationships with communities Traditional Owners and volunteers.
The role is hands-on dynamic and key to delivering on-the-ground conservation outcomes. The Reserve Manager will be expected to represent and promote Bush Heritage in the region and will also provide advice to Bush Heritages planning marketing and operations programs to ensure that the goals of the organisation are efficiently achieved.
For more information on the Dalyenong and Round House Reserves please view the links below:
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What youll need to succeed
- Passion for conservation and alignment with Bush Heritages values.
- Demonstrated experience in land management with specific experience in Natural Resource Management (NRM) including biodiversity conservation pest plant and animal control land restoration and fire management and suppression.
- Demonstrated experience and skills maintaining and operating infrastructure plant and equipment.
- Demonstrated experience in managing projects budgets and contractors.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience working in remote and isolated environments.
- Ability to implement Work Health and Safety systems and procedures.
- Experience working with Traditional Owners and diverse stakeholders.
- Budget contractor and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Good level of computer literacy and proficiency with computers including MS Office spreadsheet financial GIS and data management software
- Manual driving licence (including 4WD experience or willingness to acquire).
- First Aid certificate (or willingness to acquire).
What sets us apart
- Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
- Access to 20 days personal leave per year 10 of these available from commencement of employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
- EmployeeResource Groups for women LGBTQIA and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
- Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
- Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.
- Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.
How to apply
To apply for this role simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidateswho are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection assessing merit the panel will take into consideration performance or achievement relative to opportunity. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances and career histories.
If you require further information please contact Tegan Hibberson (Healthy Landscape Manager - Victoria) on
Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.
Evidenceshows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often dont apply for roles if they dont feel they meet all the requirements of the job unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.
Westrongly encourage you to apply if youre interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!
Dont miss out! Apply now!
Applications close:Sunday the 23rd of November at 11:30pm AEST.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Restaurant Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Management Experience
- Math
- Caregiving
- Cleaning Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Nannying
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Bush Heritage Australia is a leading not-for-profit conservation organisation that protects ecosystems and wildlife across the continent. We use the best…
