First Nations Inclusive Conservation Project Coordinator
Join an amazing team of passionate people making a difference. Great benefits including RDOs, Salary Packaging (rebatable), Health Days
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- Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
- WWF-Australia Office location negotiable
- 2 year fixed term contract
- Join a diverse global network working for people and planet across 100 countries
- Work in a high performing, values-driven organisation
Due to the nature of the role, this position is advertised for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only in all states and territories except NSW. WWF-Australia is in the process of applying for an exemption to permit it to target similar roles to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates in NSW in future but has not yet received that exemption. In NSW, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
You can find the full position description and selection criteria by clicking here.
About Us
WWF-Australia is an award-winning and innovative organisation determined to do things differently. We use our superpowers to partner in delivering nature-positive solutions, empowering communities, and halting climate change - in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, the Southern Hemisphere and globally. We are a values-driven organisation with a diverse global network of local organisations working in 100 countries. We work as a catalyst with communities, First Nations, governments, businesses, innovators, and philanthropists towards our global mission: to build a world where people live and prosper in harmony with nature.
About the Role
The position works within the First Nations team to assist domestic project managers to elevate Inclusive Conservation (IC) practice in a standardised way. The role seeks to ensure that access and equity is reflected in all WWF-Australia programs, projects and activities. The role is responsible for creating meaningful social impact through delivering Inclusive Conservation goals in line with WWF-Australia's Inclusive Conservation Roadmap and FY24-26 Strategic and Business Plans.
Key Accountabilities (Refer to Position Description for full list of Key Accountabilities)
- Coordinates work and reporting against deliverables between the First Nations team, First Nations Working Group, Inclusive Conservation Working Group (ICWG) and Evaluation, Science and Safeguards Team.
- Prepares advice, tools and resources to contribute to the development of Inclusive Conservation activities, policies and procedures such as the best practice implementation of Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) within conservation programs.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues from Regenerative Country, Regenerative Sky and Regenerative Saltwater pillars to integrate Inclusive Conservation Practices to deliver conservation outcomes in line with the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience (Refer to Position Description for full list of Selection Criteria)
- Knowledge of the conservation, social and community issues affecting Indigenous Australians and local communities.
- Understanding of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
- Experience working with multiple programs and teams.
Our Commitment to Diversity: WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding: WWF-Australia is committed to acting with respect and upholding the human rights, welfare and dignity of all persons we employ, engage with or who are affected by our activities and work, with special regard for vulnerable individuals and children.
As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo background checks relevant to your position (eg. Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
You can find the full position description and selection criteria by clicking here.
Applications
Please include the following two attachments: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV).
We may review applications and interview candidates on a rolling-basis, therefore we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
Note that applicants require current unlimited working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role.
Closing Date: 11:59PM, Sunday 16 February 2025
Contact: For any questions, please contact jobs-au@wwf.org.au
- Department
- Regeneration
- Role
- Regenerative Country
- Locations
- Location Negotiable
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Child Protection checks required?
- No
About WWF-Australia
We're Australia's largest environmental conservation organisation, with offices around the country and nearly 1.3 million supporters. We work with governments, businesses and communities in Australia and throughout the Oceania region. We are proud to be building a future that benefits people and nature.
Join us on our mission to restore and regenerate Australia by 2030. With the Knowledge and traditions of First Peoples and local communities, we can bring about change on a global scale for climate, people and nature.
First Nations Inclusive Conservation Project Coordinator
Join an amazing team of passionate people making a difference. Great benefits including RDOs, Salary Packaging (rebatable), Health Days
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