For people with a passion for the environment, a job at Bush Heritage could be a way to make a real difference to protecting Australia's natural heritage.
At Bush Heritage, we work in a way that reflects our values:
- Conservation goals are paramount,
- We collaborate,
- We are pragmatic, down-to-earth and open,
- We are supportive of others.
Current job opportunities are listed on this page.
Regional Reserve Manager - Western Rangelands
Full Time 1.0FTE, ongoing role
Location: Charles Darwin Reserve, Western Australia.
Join one of Australia’s leading conservation organisations and help us to protect biodiversity in perpetuity!
Bush Heritage is a national non-profit organisation that protects Australia’s unique animals, plants and their habitats. We do this by acquiring and managing land of outstanding conservation value, or by working in partnership with other landowners. Our strategy for land acquisition is focused around several priority regions across Australia which are defined areas of ecological interest. Our vision for 2025 is to protect 1 per cent of Australia.
The Regional Reserve Manager will be responsible for overseeing the people and activities on Charles Darwin Reserve and Eurardy Reserve properties and land management partnerships. This will involve:
- undertaking natural resource management activities including fire, feral animal and weed control;
- managing people and maintaining their safety;
- facilitating the development of work plans;
- developing contracts for supply of a range of NRM related activities; and
- managing relationships with neighbouring land owners, mining companies and land managers.
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in natural resource management including OHS and fire suppression and planned burning;
- Excellent interpersonal skills including a proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders;
- The ability and capacity to manage staff, volunteers and contractors;
- Well-developed organisation, planning, coordination and project management skills, and;
- The ability to develop and implement strategic plans incorporating delivery standards and measures.
The position is based on Bush Heritage’s Charles Darwin Reserve, located approximately 60-km’s east Perenjori (previously known as White Wells Station)
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Australia’s natural heritage, working for an organisation where everyone is passionate about what they do, we look forward to receiving your application.
The detailed Position Description is available as a link at the bottom of this webpage.
Applications should be addressed to David Whitelaw, Senior Manager - Land Management, employment@bushheritage.org.au. Please include an address of the selection criteria listed in the position description available as a link at the bottom of this webpage.
Applications close: Monday, 13 February 2012.
For further information, please contact Glen Norris, Regional Manager, South & West Australia on (08) 8672 8932 or David Whitelaw, (03) 8610 9142.
Philanthropy Executive
Location: Melbourne CBD.
Hours & conditions: Full time, Permanent role (p/t flexible options considered).
This is an exciting opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.
Bush Heritage is a dynamic, results orientated organisation. You will work within a leading fundraising team and develop strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts. You will be responsible for stewarding and developing relationships for a portfolio of donors.
This position could be what you are looking for if you:
- have a track record of developing strong relationships with supporters,
- have experience in asking for major gifts,
- are confident in your ability to deliver exceptional results.
If you want to inspire and engage supporters on critical conservation issues please address your application to Michael Fogarty, Senior Marketing Manager, and send to employment@bushheritage.org.au.
A detailed Position Description is available at the bottom of this webpage .
For more information please contact Michael Fogarty, Senior Marketing Manager, (03) 8610 9100 or employment@bushheritage.org.au
Applications close Monday 13 February 2012, 5pm.
Want to work to help protect Australia's bush?
Hiring Bush Heritage Fundraisers in Melbourne and Perth
Public Outreach is an ethical fundraising organization that fundraises on behalf of Bush Heritage Australia. This is an ideal position for anyone who is truly passionate about environmental issues and who loves a good conversation. This job involves talking to the general public and generating financial support for Bush Heritage.
This is a paid position ($18–20 per hour) with no commission component.
You must be available 4 or more days a week. We are offering work Monday to Saturday, 10am–6pm. Full training is provided, but a background in environmental justice, fundraising, sales or promotional work would be an asset.
To apply please email a CV with the subject line 'BHA online Fundraising Position' to: recruiting@publicoutreach.com.au
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