Conservation Program Manager

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 fieldwork and travel across the region are core requirements of the role. 

To read the detailed responsibilities of the role, please review the attached  Position Description.  

What’s on offer  

This is an ongoing Part-time 0.8 FTE position. Our workplace is supportive of Flexible work and work from home arrangements.

The role offers a base salary of $90,606 p.a., plus 12 % super ($72,484.8 pro rata for 0.8 FTE).

The role will be based in the Goulburn-Broken area and involves regular travel throughout North East region. A valid drivers licence is required. The local office is based in Wangaratta and office attendance will be a regular part of this role.

  About you  

You are a conservation professional with strong ecological knowledge, practical field experience, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. You bring sound judgement, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex landholder relationships. 

You will also bring;  

• At least 5 years of field-work experience 

• Degree in natural resource management, ecology, or other environmental science 

• Strong understanding of land management practices including relevant Victorian legislation, and understanding of Ecological Vegetation Communities, flora and fauna, common threats, and recommended management actions. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage and work through complex issues, and utilize excellent time management skills and flexibility to reprioritise work load. 

• Experience negotiating with a range of stakeholders including land managers.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing. 

• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce is desirable 

• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly across the region

In this role, your work will directly support the long-term protection and management of Victoria’s private land, contributing to meaningful conservation outcomes across the landscape. 

How to apply   

Please submit a 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 after. This role will commence from July 2026. 

Trust for Nature is dedicated to gender equality, diversity and 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 Check is required to be 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 only preclude employment in certain circumstances. 

If you need further information please email us at View email address on jobs.swagapp.com