Are you passionate about driving impact through data and learning? Join WWF-Australia as our new Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist in the Regenerative Country pillar. In this role, you’ll:

- Apply professional MEL standards across projects, programs and strategic outcomes 
- Foster a strong culture of learning and data-led decision making to drive impactful and inclusive outcomes
- Help shape the future of regenerative conservation in Australia Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference for people and nature.

Apply now and help us build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature

• Workplace flexibility including org wide 9 Day Fortnight trial commencing Feb 2026
• WWF-Australia Office location negotiable
• 2-year full time fixed term contract 
• Join a diverse global network working for people and planet across 100 countries
• Work in a high performing, values-driven organisation

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 Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist, Regenerative Country applies professional standards and procedures to provide technical expertise and support for monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) across projects, programs and strategic outcomes of the Regenerative Country pillar. As part of WWF-Australia's dedicated team of MEL specialists, the role supports continuous improvement of WWF-Australia's practices to align with WWF's standards, donor requirements and professional best practice. The role proactively supports the Regenerative Country team, driving a strong culture of MEL across the organisation and ensuring data led insights support strategic learning.

Key Accountabilities (Refer to Position Description for full list of Key Accountabilities)

• Work collaboratively to ensure effective implementation of monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements that may include coordinating multistakeholder activity components.
• Applies technical expertise to support staff and partners in developing a range of MEL outputs including impact measurement frameworks, theories of change, learning and reflection logs and significant stories of change to strengthen integration, impact, inclusion and strategic learning.
• Leads engagement to advance and standardise measurement and reporting by engaging WWF's Conservation Impact Platform for timely and accurate data collection and reporting on Regenerative Country programs and key performance indicators and strategic outcomes.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience (Refer to Position Description for full list of Selection Criteria)

• Demonstrated professional experience and expertise in established and developmental monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) approaches to deliver positive outcomes across programs and strategy.
• Demonstrated understanding of conservation issues, including key threats and relevant policy frameworks.
• Track record of championing knowledge management and innovative technology platforms to support learning and insights, with an awareness of systems-change approaches to drive improvements in practice and process (E.g. Training, partner engagement and other forms of knowledge exchange).

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, 10th October 2025

Contact: For any questions, please contact jobs-au@wwf.org.au