Bush Heritage Australia (BHA) is a leading not-for-profit conservation organisation, protecting ecosystems and wildlife across the continent since 1991. Working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, farmers and other land managers, our goal is to deepen and double our impact by 2030 – regenerating, protecting and restoring 30 million hectares of land for people, wildlife and future generations.

We’re looking for an outstanding leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Executive Manager, People, Safety & Culture (PSC). This role will lead a high-performing national team responsible for ensuring Bush Heritage is a safe, inclusive, capable, and resilient organisation unified to advance the protection of healthy country forever.

The role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will:

• Lead the People, Safety & Culture portfolio across people, safety, volunteering, organisational development, workforce systems (including payroll), and major culture programs such as Seeding the Future.
• Drive strategy, systems and frameworks that support our people to thrive and deliver against Strategy 2030.
• Champion safety, wellbeing, diversity and cultural competency across the organisation.
• Provide trusted advice and leadership to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board.
• Represent Bush Heritage as a sector leader in people, safety and culture.

About you

You are an experienced executive leader with a track record of delivering organisation-wide impact in people, safety and culture. You bring:

• Extensive experience leading national People & Culture, Organisational Development or related functions.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership.
• Experience in workforce systems (including payroll), volunteering, health and safety, and organisational culture initiatives.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations, with commitment to right-way approaches.
• Advanced emotional intelligence, influencing skills, and the ability to inspire and empower people across diverse geographies include remote workplaces.

What we offer

• An executive role with national scope and impact.
• A supportive, inclusive and values-driven culture.
• Flexible location and working arrangements.
• The opportunity to make a lasting contribution to people, culture, and conservation outcomes in Australia.

Join us in leading a safe, inclusive and high-performing organisation that enables Bush Heritage’s mission to conserve Australia’s magnificent landscapes and irreplaceable native species.

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How to apply

To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on all selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories. 

If you require further information, please contact Marina Mateos (Organisational Development Lead) on marina.mateos@bushheritage.org.au

Bush Heritage Australia does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable adjustment to be made for your application we would be more than happy to discuss how this could be arranged. 

Applications close: Friday the 31 October at 11:59pm AEST.