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Full time with Flexible start/finish hours + WFH options Lead a professional team and work with passionate partners to develop and deliver a suite of exciting, evidence-based conservation projects that address priority environmental issues in the South West of Western Australia, a globally recognised biodiversity hotspot. About the Role The Environment Program Manager will develop, manage and deliver on a suite of exciting, evidence-based conservation projects that address the most important environmental issues in South West WA. They will lead and support a team of experienced project managers to deliver superior quality projects, on time and on budget, as well as design and develop new priority projects for grants and other investments. They will have an environmental science background, well-developed skills in both team and project management and have a thirst for working in a small but effective team of environmental professionals. This permanent, full-time role''s key duties and responsibilities include: Design and manage the implementation of environmental conservation projects including to recover threatened species, and address environmental conservation threats and priorities in SW WA. Manage and provide support and direction to project staff and contractors to achieve project deliverables on time and on budget. Develop, manage, and implement project budgets and allocate resources appropriately to achieve the required program outcomes and timeframes. Develop monitoring and reporting frameworks to suit internal and external requirements, including under the Australian Government''s Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Improvement (MERI) framework. Maintain stakeholder relationships at a local and regional level including with Traditional Custodians. Provide high-level advice and expertise and support to South West NRM Senior Leadership Team, Board and other stakeholders. SWNRM values diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with diverse abilities. We are committed to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to thrive and we are seeking Team members that can help deliver on that commitment. Essential Skills and Experience Tertiary qualified in Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Biological Science or equivalent. Advanced project management skills and demonstrated experience in implementing formal project management methodologies. High level of knowledge and demonstrated experience in working on NRM based projects related to environment, conservation biology and restoration. Experience in grant writing and developing investment concepts for funding. Personnel management skills and experience, including the ability to build strong relationships, to inspire, influence, empower and enable others. High level written communication skills with proven ability to prepare submissions and reports to stakeholders including government. Ability to prepare budgets, monitor and manage financial performance, including procurement and contract management. Benefits on offer Be part of a long-standing, not-for-profit, independent organisation with a mission to improve the health of our environment and sustainable management of our natural resources in the SW of WA, a recognised global biodiversity hotspot. About SWNRM South West NRM is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to build healthy and productive ecosystems in South West Western Australia. We do this by working with a wide network of partners to undertake on-ground works, research, education, behaviour change and engagement. We are a small team and pride ourselves on our collaboration, exceptional project delivery with diverse partners, including land managers, government, corporates and industry bodies, universities, First Nations, and community groups. The organisation maintains a website southwestnrm.org.au which contains substantial information. A candidate statement of no more than 4 pages, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role (refer to full job description). If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, come from a culturally or linguistically diverse background, are a person of diverse abilities, we invite you to share this in your application. This information helps us ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive and equitable however, sharing is entirely optional and will be treated with confidentiality. Lodgement of Application - by 31st October 2025 5:00pm (AWST). Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be conducted accordingly. #J-18808-Ljbffr