Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Regional Support Officer to join the South East Team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia's unique wildlife and their habitat.
1. Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
2. Flexible location within the region (Victoria, NSW, Tasmania)
3. $66,293 - $81,024 plus 12% super
4. Part Time 0.6 FTE, 2-year fixed term contract
About us
For over 30 years we've supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.
Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.
About the role
This role is integral to regional operations. The role works closely with all members of the region to provide administrative support and guidance. As a self-starter, and respectful and informative collaborator, the incumbent will use their project management and organisation skills working collaboratively with Healthy Landscape Mangers, Aboriginal Partnership Managers, Reserve Managers, Ecologists and other staff.
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What you'll need to succeed
5. Demonstrated experience providing administrative, project or operational support in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
6. Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.
7. Experience supporting planning, budgeting, reporting, procurement or compliance processes (ideally in conservation, land management or environmental sectors).
8. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships across teams.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word and SharePoint) and confidence using databases or project systems.
10. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within geographically dispersed teams.
11. An understanding of (or willingness to learn) conservation operations, reserve planning and land management processes.
What sets us apart
12. Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
13. Access to 20 days personal leave per year, with up to 10 days pro-rated according to your start date. We also offer cultural leave, reproductive health leave and gender transition leave.
14. Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
15. Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
16. Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
17. Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.
18. Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.
How to apply
To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration "performance or achievement relative to opportunity". We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.
If you require further information, please contact Dan McLaughlin (Head of Region, South East) on or Marina Mateos (Recruitment Team) on
Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged.
Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.
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Applications close: Monday 2 February at 11:30pm AEDT.