Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Seeding the Future Program Coordinator to join the People, Safety and Culture Team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.

• Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
• This position location is flexible within Australia
• $76, 236 - $93, 178, plus 12% super
• Full time, 12-month contract

About us

For over 30 years we’ve supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us.

Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

About the role

The Seeding the Future Program Coordinator provides operational and coordination support to the Seeding the Future (STF) Program Lead and the broader STF team. This role helps deliver a national program that offers structured pathways for students, interns, and early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in the conservation sector. 

This is a diverse and people-focused role that blends program administration, scheduling, stakeholder communication, participant support, and cross-team collaboration. The coordinator plays a key part in ensuring the smooth delivery of placements, events, and STF initiatives across BHA. 

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What you'll need to succeed

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with demonstrated experience in a coordination or support role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Warm, professional and responsive approach when working with participants and supervisors.
• High attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Alignment with Bush Heritage's value and a genuine interest in conservation and capacity building.

What sets us apart

• Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.

• Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement if employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.

• Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.

• Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning. 

• Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers. 

• Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.

• Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app

• Brand new Melbourne office in Docklands with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a gym.

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 individual 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 Michelle Jacobs (Executive Manager People, Safety and Culture)) on michelle.jacobs@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.

Evidence shows that applicants from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the requirements of the job – unlike candidates from majority backgrounds who might fulfil less requirements.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we strive to build more diverse teams with your unique experience!

Don't miss out! Apply now!

Applications close: Thursday the 31st of July at 11:30pm AEST.