Operations Manager - Biodiversity

Job Description

Executive Manager Level 1-6 ($115,000 - $125,000) exclusive of superannuation paid as per superannuation guarantee levy NRM North offers a flexible workplace with the ability for employees to adjust their work schedule or hours to fit their needs, including options like working from home, flexible start times and compressed hours, depending on the role and the specific arrangements available. You will have access to a salary package and a range of benefits each FBT year including salary sacrifice superannuation and a work-related Portable Electronic Device (PED). Relocation assistance may be available. NRM North offers an annual Health and Wellbeing allowance. Three days (FTE pro rata) bonus days are offered during the Office closure between Christmas and New Year holidays. The Operations Manager - Biodiversity will lead and manage an operational team encompassing the Biodiversity and Water Programs, including planning, implementation, delivery, and reporting on projects related to the Biodiversity and Water portfolios including the Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers (TEER) Program. The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience: Relevant tertiary qualifications in environmental science and/or natural resource management and/or equivalent experience in related disciplines. Good interpersonal communication and negotiation skills including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively within the organisation and with a wide range of people within external organisations, funding bodies and the general public. Experience with key principles of project management including project development, tracking milestones, budgets, WHS, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and implementing adaptive management processes. An ability to work effectively in a small, multi-disciplinary team that responds to various demands and manages multiple activities simultaneously. The successful applicant will have exceptional skills in leading and motivating a team in the pursuit of common goals; have excellent communication skills and be a strong relationship manager. They will be sensitive to political and community issues regarding natural resource management in Tasmania and will understand the philosophical principles of non-government organisations. A sound understanding of Biodiversity and Water Management is highly desirable. To apply, please provide a Short Form Application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Selection Criteria, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV (maximum four pages). The Position Description and requirements for lodging an application can be found on the NRM North website: . For queries, please contact NRM North on 03 6333 7777 or via email on . Applications must be submitted to NRM North no later than 5pm Sunday 2 March 2025. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr