Director, Conservation Science & Programs (Temporary)

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Office of Nature Conservation (ONC) seeks a Director of Conservation Science and Programs to provide strategic leadership across science planning, research and program delivery in the ACT. The role sits within the Office of Nature Conservation, reporting to the Senior Director, and drives evidence-based conservation outcomes.

You will oversee five thematic science teams, coordinate budgeting and planning, and advise ecological science groups on collaboration and project delivery, while

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in science or conservation programs.
• Experience in strategic planning and budgeting.
• Ability to coordinate multiple science teams and deliverables.
• Strong communication and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of science planning and program leadership.
• Directly manage five thematic science teams and prioritize deliverables.
• Advise ecological science teams on planning and collaboration.
• Lead communications, briefing and reporting to stakeholders.
• Support threatened species initiatives and secretariat functions.
• Lead stakeholder engagement on wildlife issues.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Education

Tertiary qualifications in ecology or related discipline

Job description

The ACT Office of Nature Conservation (ONC) seeks a Director of Conservation Science and Programs to provide strategic leadership across science planning, research and program delivery in the ACT. The role sits within the Office of Nature Conservation, reporting to the Senior Director, and drives evidence-based conservation outcomes.

You will oversee five thematic science teams, coordinate budgeting and planning, and advise ecological science groups on collaboration and project delivery, while