Exciting New Opportunity at Barwon Coast: Natural Reserves Coordinator

Barwon Coast is seeking a capable leader to join us to lead out natural resource management team. The Natural Reserves Coordinator will be a skilled individual who can lead and develop our Natural Reserves team whilst providing clear, forward-thinking leadership.

About the Role:

The Natural Reserves Coordinator is responsible for the operational and strategic direction of the natural reserves team. You will be leading a team that protects, maintains, and presents our culturally and environmentally significant coastal reserves. The position covers all aspects of natural reserves management, including:

The strategic development and implementation of the coastal reserve's annual works program, ensuring that Barwon Coast can achieve its priorities in the Coastal and Marine Management Plan 2020 / 2025.

Implement conservation actions and strategies from the Vegetation management plan and biodiversity strategy and other related strategic plans.

Strong people leader responsible for overseeing all activities within the team, maintaining a team-oriented environment, managing, rostering, developing staff and building a positive workplace culture

Develop and implement the coastal reserve's annual works programme

Lead conservation projects to improve cultural, biodiversity and conservation values

Develop and implement pest, plant and animal programmes

Manage budgets and deliver capital and operational projects

Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies and community groups

Ensuring Barwon Coast policies and procedures are adhered to.

About You:

Tertiary qualification and or extensive practical experience relating to land and natural resource management.

Experience in effectively leading, managing and coaching staff, including the capacity to manage volunteers and contractors.

Possesses excellent project management and organisational skills

Has a passion for conservation and public land management

Can effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders

Is adaptable, innovative, and thrives in a dynamic environment

Experience in budget management and project delivery

Promotes a positive workplace culture demonstrating the values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence.

If you're ready to take on a full-time, rewarding leadership role in natural resource management, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of our coastal reserves while contributing to the care of our coastline. Experience the joy of working on the coast, where you can combine your professional skills with a great lifestyle!

How to Apply

If this sounds like you and you are as excited as we are by this opportunity, then we would love to hear from you, please click the Apply Now button.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Preferred candidates will be required to hold a Working With Children check and undergo a National Police Check.

For a copy of the Position Description please contact - [email protected]

Applications close on Monday 16 June 2025.

Please note only applicants who progress to the next stage in the recruitment process will be contacted.