Data and Insights Lead
Do you have experience delivering strategic data-driven projects? Can you enhance WWF-Australia's measurement and reporting of conservation impact?
We usually respond within a month
- Workplace flexibility including monthly RDO
- WWF-Australia Office location negotiable
- Full Time Maximum Term Contract, 2 years.
- Join a diverse global network working for people and planet across 100 countries
- Work in a high performing, values-driven organisation
Do you have experience delivering strategic data-driven projects? Can you enhance WWF-Australia's measurement and reporting of conservation impact? We are looking for a Data and Insights Lead to join the WWF-Australia Evaluation and Science team within the Regenerative Conservation Department.
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
As part of the Evaluation and Science Team this role supports organisation-wide performance by delivering strategic projects, systems and reporting to grow WWF Australia's conservation impact. The role works closely with Conservation teams to ensure the adoption of a rigorous approach to project management, data handling and reporting, and mainstreaming the utilisation of dedicated systems, to support the delivery of strong outcomes for people and nature. It is a key role to support impact reporting for WWF's Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund.
Key Accountabilities (Refer to Position Description for full list of Key Accountabilities)
- Oversees a structured approach to data capture, storage and quality, with a focus on the Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund (AW&NRF), to provide evidence of WWF's impact across Regenerative Conservation programs and strategic priorities.
- Works jointly with the Evaluation and Science team, leading the development and delivery of tools, dashboards and systems capable of delivering valuable and innovative insights of conservation impact.
- Builds WWF's capacity to support new strategies and challenges within teams, including changes in approaches, methods, products, and processes to enhance our impact and improve organisational efficiencies.
- Works collaboratively to engage innovative approaches with business acumen to support strategy development and delivery.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience (Refer to Position Description for full list of Selection Criteria)
- Demonstrated experience in anticipating and successfully managing complex problems in ambiguous situations.
- A record of leadership and managing across change, building trust and supporting the development of emerging skills.
- Superior project management skills including planning, business analysis, engagement and reporting to meet expected outcomes and timeframes.
- A track record of innovation, including demonstrated ability to incorporate and/or promote the inclusion of novel ideas and approaches into strategic projects.
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, 1 May 2025
Contact: For any questions, please contact jobs-au@wwf.org.au
- Department
- Regeneration
- Role
- Science & Evaluation
- Locations
- Location Negotiable
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- 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.
Data and Insights Lead
Do you have experience delivering strategic data-driven projects? Can you enhance WWF-Australia's measurement and reporting of conservation impact?
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