Senior Conservation Operations Lead – Faure Island

Australian Wildlife Conservancy; Shire Of Carnarvon; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Wildlife Conservancy is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for Faure Island and the Gascoyne region. You will direct on-site and remote staff, oversee conservation programs, and manage budgets while coordinating with scientists and external partners.

The role blends field leadership with office planning, with travels to remote sites, and requires strong stakeholder engagement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in conservation or land management.
• Experience delivering operational plans and budgets.
• Ability to manage remote teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver operational plans and budgets for Faure Island and nearby properties.
• Lead fire management, weed and feral animal control, and restoration programs.
• Oversee asset/infrastructure projects (fencing, buildings, roads).
• Collaborate with science teams to align land management with research.
• Ensure safety systems, risk assessments and inductions are followed.
• Engage with stakeholders including local councils, Indigenous groups and contractors.
• Support volunteer programs and fundraising communications.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Budgeting

Fire management

Weed and feral animal control

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety & risk management

IT literacy

Education

Conservation Diploma/Degree

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

QGIS

Job description

Australian Wildlife Conservancy is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for Faure Island and the Gascoyne region. You will direct on-site and remote staff, oversee conservation programs, and manage budgets while coordinating with scientists and external partners.

The role blends field leadership with office planning, with travels to remote sites, and requires strong stakeholder engagement and operational excellence.