Are you passionate about making a real impact for nature and people? WWF-Australia is seeking a dynamic Projects & Engagement Officer to join our CEO Office team.

In this pivotal role, you’ll coordinate projects, deliver seamless logistics for internal and external stakeholder events, and foster engagement with our Governors. You’ll be at the heart of organisational transformation, helping drive our mission to Regenerate Nature by 2030. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across departments, and supporting the evolution of AI solutions for daily operations. Your strong communication, organisational skills, and attention to detail will ensure professional engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

If you’re adaptable, tech-savvy, and people focused, this is your chance to contribute to a future where people live in harmony with nature. We value diversity, integrity, and courage. If you’re ready to help shape the future of conservation, apply now!

• Workplace flexibility including org wide 9 Day Fortnight trial commencing Feb 2026
• Newly created position
• 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 CEO Office Projects & Engagement Officer delivers high-quality administrative support across the CEO office team to ensure the smooth running of the CEO Office and consistent, professional engagement with internal and external stakeholders. It provides support to CEO office led strategic projects and special events and supports the delivery of the Governor engagement program.

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

• Coordinates and delivers planning and logistics for major Board and Executive-level events to ensure seamless execution and alignment with strategic priorities. This may include events with external stakeholders as well as retreats and meetings.
• Supports the coordination of strategic projects led by the CEO Office to ensure timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinates the Governor engagement strategy and activities including scheduling, briefing coordination, governance and record keeping to strengthen relationships and engagement with the organisation.

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

• Experience in event coordination, travel logistics, or supporting meetings and projects, ideally within a professional or organisational setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear correspondence and liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

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 (maximum 2 pages) 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, 30th November 2025.

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