Senior Data & Science Director – Australia (14‑month FTC, Remote)

The Nature Conservancy; Sydney; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy Australia seeks a Data and Science Director (Australia) for a fixed-term maternity leave replacement (14 months). The role provides senior scientific leadership for conservation initiatives, leading Data, Science and MEL and managing a multidisciplinary team to underpin evidence-based impact.

Based anywhere in Australia with occasional travel; part-time negotiations possible. The role supports enterprise governance, data integrity and reporting to global platforms while

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant science or technical discipline with 4 years of experience or equivalent.
• Experience manipulating, analyzing and interpreting statistical or environmental data.
• Record of peer reviewed publications.
• Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals.
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences.
• Experience leading science, data or MEL functions in large organisations.
• People management experience and capability development.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder programs.
• Strong track record applying science to conservation outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data, Science and MEL functions for TNC Australia and align with global standards.
• Oversee data governance, quality and reporting for global platforms like The Hub.
• Provide senior scientific leadership and translate science into policy and practice.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team and workforce planning.
• Secure and steward funding through robust science and credible impact claims.
• Represent TNC Australia in external scientific, academic and government forums.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Data interpretation

Scientific reporting

Grant writing

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Program management

Conservation science

Policy translation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in science or related field

PhD in scientific discipline

Tools

R

Python

Job description

The Nature Conservancy Australia seeks a Data and Science Director (Australia) for a fixed-term maternity leave replacement (14 months). The role provides senior scientific leadership for conservation initiatives, leading Data, Science and MEL and managing a multidisciplinary team to underpin evidence-based impact.

Based anywhere in Australia with occasional travel; part-time negotiations possible. The role supports enterprise governance, data integrity and reporting to global platforms while