Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Operations Manager in our conservation partnership.
The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating planning meetings with Traditional Owners, ensuring work plans are approved before implementation, establishing and managing an Indigenous ranger team, and ensuring the program adheres to our standard operating systems.
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE WILL BE MEASURED BY THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSITIVE STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS AND EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION OUTCOMES.
* Key metrics for conservation success include the populations of indicator species, reduction in un-prescribed fires, feral animal populations, and invasive weeds.
To achieve these goals, the Operations Manager must manage resources efficiently according to an approved budget and operations plan, ensuring tight integration between operations and science teams.
Engagement with stakeholders and supporters, including participation in events and communications, is also crucial.
The Operations Manager should be a strong advocate for our conservation model and achievements.
Critical Competencies
1. Strategic Planning
2. People Management
3. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
4. Infrastructure and Asset Management
5. Land Management
6. Financial Management
7. Paperwork and Compliance
8. Resourcefulness
9. Living and Working in Remote Areas
10. Information Technology
11. Passion for Conservation
12. Willingness to Travel
Formal qualifications in a relevant discipline would be an advantage, but are less important than having strong, practical experience and a good track record of delivering on-ground results in land management.
Licenses and Certificates
1. A valid manual drivers license with 4WD experience in difficult conditions is essential.
2. Senior first aid certificate (remote certification – highly desirable).
3. Valid agricultural machinery licenses such as trucks, backhoe and other machinery as relevant (desirable).
4. Valid firearms license (highly desirable).
5. Chemical use certification.
This role is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of an extension or permanency.
The role is based in Alice Springs with regular trips to Ngalurrtju (approx. 250km north west), where basic on-site accommodation is available.