Sanctuary Manager & Assistant Sanctuary Manager (wongalara)

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is the largest private (non-profit) owner of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife at 31 sanctuaries in which we own or manage in partnership, covering a total of more than 12.9 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. With a focus on practical land management, informed by world-class science, AWC is implementing a dynamic new model for conservation.

In north-east Australia, AWC manages seven wildlife sanctuaries in Queensland and the Northern Territory:

In addition, AWC implements conservation management on Bullo River Station, NT, under agreement with the pastoral lessee, and currently implements a conservation science program. Each sanctuary/property has its own unique requirements for the management of fire, the control of invasive species, the restoration of ecosystems and the management of visitors.

AWC is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Sanctuary Manager and Assistant Sanctuary Manager to be based at Wongalara Wildlife Sanctuary in the NT. The ideal candidates will be very practical people with a passion for saving Australia’s wildlife and landscapes. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage people and co-ordinate major projects simultaneously and integrate these projects with AWC’s science program. You will need to have experience with remote property management (including fire management, feral animals, weeds, roads, heavy machinery operation and maintenance, buildings and fencing) and getting things done on time and within budget. You will be capable of working with a wide range of stakeholders such as land managers, scientists, students, volunteers, visitors and neighbouring landholders.

The Sanctuary Manager and the Assistant Sanctuary Manager roles would be suited to two individuals known to each other as the provided on-site accommodation is a shared arrangement. The two roles are offered on a permanent full-time basis and has become available as a replacement position.

This is a unique opportunity to join Australia’s largest non-government conservation organisation and help shape the future of private sector conservation in Australia.

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