Operations Officer – Protect

The Nature Conservancy

Operations Officer coordinating protected-area pipelines, grants, and due diligence for The Nature Conservancy’s Australian conservation programs. Managing data, partnerships, reporting, and operational delivery.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$93,800 - A$105,480 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, grant management, and conservation initiatives, with a strong focus on relationship building and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in data management and reporting, with the ability to coordinate complex projects and meet compliance obligations.

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Project ManagementGrant ManagementData ManagementStakeholder EngagementConservation Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Natural Resource ManagementProject TrackingGISData SystemsWorkflow CoordinationEnvironmental ProgramsLand ManagementGrant RequirementsDue DiligenceCompliance Obligations

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganisational SkillsAttention to DetailCross-Cultural CommunicationClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

SmartsheetWordExcelMapping ToolsSpreadsheets

Industry Keywords

Indigenous Protected AreasAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderLand RightsLand TenureEnvironmental Values

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and support delivery of conservation initiatives across protected area pipelines, including Indigenous Protected Areas, land acquisition assists, and private protected area opportunities
Track project progress, timelines, and deliverables across selected and broader program activities
Maintain accurate data on project pipelines, environmental values, statuses, and milestones
Use systems such as Smartsheet to manage, track, and report on projects, grants, and opportunities
Compile and present information to support team decision-making and prioritisation
Support preparation of internal governance and donor approval documentation
Coordinate legal, financial, and due diligence inputs
Track grant requirements, reporting timelines, and compliance obligations
Coordinate engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, landholders, and other stakeholders
Support meetings, communications, and follow-up actions
Improve project management, grant management, due diligence, workflow, and data systems
Coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, and on-Country activities as required
Support fundraising through preparation of materials and project information
Contribute to communications and reporting on conservation and protected area outcomes
Deliver assigned components end-to-end with guidance while managing multiple priorities
Escalate complex or sensitive issues as needed and provide coordination across teams and partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, including media, government officials, and internal scientists
Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timelines
Experience communicating via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, and web browsers
Experience organising information, managing workflows, or coordinating projects
Experience working with data systems, spreadsheets, or project tracking tools
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Experience communicating clearly in written and verbal formats
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Comfortable working in structured, process-oriented roles
Experience supporting conservation, land management, or environmental programs
Lived experience, cultural knowledge, or experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations, or communities
Experience supporting native title, land rights, land tenure, or other real estate projects
Familiarity with GIS, mapping tools, or spatial data
Experience supporting grant management or funding processes
Strong systems thinking and ability to improve processes and workflows
Cross-cultural experience
Successful applicant must meet The Nature Conservancy’s background screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Superannuation
Health care benefits
Retirement benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Life and well-being benefits
Flexible work environment
Accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans