Program Manager, Ocean Conservation

Company Description

Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation. We take on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible. Minderoo Foundation is independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. We are proudly Australian, and one of Asia’s largest philanthropies, with AUD $2 billion committed to a range of global initiatives. Our team comprises over 150 employees across seven locations.

Flourishing Oceans aims to return our oceans to a flourishing state. A healthy ocean is one that can withstand a changing climate and increasing human pressure, is resilient, and free from pollution with a plentiful biomass of fished species. As human pressure increases and the health of our ocean continues to decline, dramatic steps are required to protect and conserve this resource.

In line with the Sustainable Development Goal (14) and its targets, our key objective is to return our ocean to a healthy thriving state. To facilitate this, we are committed to ending overfishing; ending the dumping of plastic, heat and CO2 in our ocean; supporting the sustainable use of ocean resources; conserving key habitats; and facilitating world class research.

Job Description

The Ocean Conservation Program Manager will report to the Program Lead for Ocean Conservation. He/she/they will assist the Ocean Conservation team with program coordination, research support, strategy development and implementation, as well as stakeholder & partner engagement. The Program Manager will also engage closely with other Foundation initiatives and cross-functional teams (Legal, Communications, Partnerships), as well as external stakeholders, to achieve the goals of Minderoo’s Ocean Conservation Program.

• Program coordination: coordinate all projects and activities for the Ocean Conservation Program, including workflows, scheduling, events, and communications. The Program Manager will also serve as a central point of contact for Minderoo staff, consultants and partners engaged in implementation and administration of the Ocean Conservation program and projects. He/she/they will ensure that internal policies and business and administrative processes.
• Research support: assist with strategic research on topics, items or solutions related to Ocean Conservation and help prepare reports, meetings, presentations, or strategic planning sessions as required.
• Strategy development and implementation: support Ocean Conservation staff in the development, implementation, and monitoring of program strategies, as well as tracking and reporting of project deliverables, results, and timelines.
• Stakeholder & partner engagement: support with partner and stakeholder management, including identification and onboarding of partners, scoping and reviewing collaboration agreements, external correspondence, attending and preparing meetings and ensuring timely follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field is required; a background in environmental science is preferred
• 7 years’ experience in conservation or a related field
• English to native standard
• Ability to work and manage time independently
• Team orientated and comfortable working with a wide range of partners
• Attention to detail and able to deliver on time
• Reasonably flexible attitude to working hours
• Excellent time management and other organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills, approachable and professional
• Ability and willingness to work outside typical work hours is a must

Additional Information

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are up for the challenge!

Tattarang and Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, men and women of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and People with Disability to apply