CHARLES DARWIN RESERVE
RESERVE MANAGER
WA
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.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remuneration:
$76,236 - $93,178 plus 11.5% super
Start:
Hiring Now
Expires:
Applications close Sunday 18th May 2025
Job Description:
Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Reserve Manager Charles Darwin Reserve to join the West & SA team.
Charles Darwin Reserve is 68,600 hectares in size and located in midwest WA, 60 km East of Perenjori, about 350km north of Perth. The sheep may be gone from this former pastoral station, but there’s no shortage of animals roaming its ancient woodlands and wildflower-strewn plains.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
The Reserve Manager plays a vital role in managing the day-to-day operations of Bush Heritage reserves. Reporting to the Healthy Landscape Manager, this role involves practical land management, supporting conservation outcomes, overseeing infrastructure, and fostering relationships with communities, Traditional Custodians, and volunteers.
The role is hands-on, dynamic, and key to delivering on-the-ground conservation outcomes.
Job Requirements:
Passion for conservation and alignment with Bush Heritage's values.
Relevant qualifications or extensive experience in land conservation ecology and landscape-scale natural resource management.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience working in remote and isolated environments.
String skills in land and infrastructure management (e.g. fire, weeds, fencing, equipment).
Ability to implement WHS systems and procedures.
Experience working with Traditional Custodians and diverse stakeholders.
Budget and project management skills including strong time/task management skills and experience in managing staff, contractors and volunteers in a remote location.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Competence with digital tools including GPS and Microsoft Office.
Manual driving licence (including 4WD experience or willingness to acquire).
First Aid Certificate (or willingness to acquire),
Firearms licence (or willingness to acquire).
Job Benefits:
$76,236 - $93,178 plus 11.5% super
Accommodation is provided on Reserve.
Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement if employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.
Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app
To apply for this role (and see the full position description), simply click the link below and 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.
If you require further information, please contact Shelley Foster (Healthy Landscape Manager) on shelley.foster@bushheritage.org.au
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications close Sunday 18th May 2025
Applications without required skills will not be considered.
Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia (not open to WHVs as it is a full time role), sponsorship is not available for this role.
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