Conservation Project Officer

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 history of working across government not-for-profit and private sectors to secure permanent protection of important conservation land across Victoria.

Full time Melbourne Based Two yearcontract

About the role

We are seeking aConservationProject Officer to support the delivery of conservation projects across theSouth Centralregion based in our Melbourne CBD office.

This role is essential to the delivery of multiple conservation projects across SouthCentralVictoria andcontributes to meaningful on ground outcomes. Familiarity with conservation and land management principles isrequiredto provide guidance and undertake project activities.

In this role you will proactively engage with partners and landholdersregardingproject delivery conduct monitoring spatialmappingand work with contractors to undertake on-ground project activities.

To read more about the responsibilities of the roletake a lookat the Position Description.

The role involves regular travel across Central Victoriaencompasses the Greater Melbourne region including the Corangamite and Port Phillip & Westernport Catchments.

Whatsonoffer

This is afulltime(1.0 FTE) fixed termcontract for two years.

The role offersan annualsalary rangeof$71117$76083plus 12% salary offered will be aligned with thecandidatesexperience.

The roleoperatesin a hybrid model with a blend ofwork from homefacetofacedaysand field travel throughout SouthCentralVictoria is a core part of the role. A drivers licence isrequired.

About you

We are searching for someonewho ispassionate aboutconservationwhois looking to grow their career in the Environmental successful candidate willbring;

• At least1year of experience working in the environmental sector
• Degree in environmental science natural resource management or similar/ relevant experience
• Understanding of conservation principles and practices including legislation and knowledge of Victorian Ecological Vegetation Classesfloraand fauna.
• Demonstrated project management experience including understanding ofcontractor managementbudgets and report writing.
• Experience mapping spatial mapping and GIS.
• A current drivers licence and willingness to travel asrequired

How to apply

Pleasesubmita cover letter along with your resume via our recruitment platform (add link).Applications without a personalised cover letter will not be considered.

We intend to move quickly with this role and will be reviewing applications as they are received applications will officially close on Sunday 31 May and interviews will take place the week role willcommencefrom July 2026.

Trust for Nature is dedicated to gender equalitydiversityand inclusivity. We are continually working to build an inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities LGBTIQA people and CALD people.

Please note a National Police Checkis required tobe conducted as part of the selection process.

Our practices are inclusive and based on equal opportunity principles. A positive result from a police check would onlyprecludeemployment in certain circumstances.

If you need furtherinformationplease email us