Job no: 0061221 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years Faculty: Science Department/School: Biodiversity Council Salary: UOM 8 – $115,137 - $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role The Policy and Innovation Lead, a pivotal member of the Biodiversity Council executive team, plays a crucial role in researching, consulting, and formulating the organisation's positions on contemporary policy, initiatives, and innovations impacting biodiversity. Engaging with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, First Peoples, NGOs, philanthropic entities, universities, and experts, the incumbent aims to drive the Biodiversity Council's change agenda. This strategic position focuses on influencing governmental and industrial policies, ultimately striving for significantly improved biodiversity outcomes. Leveraging experience, expertise, and effective communication skills, the Policy and Innovation Lead identifies and activates collaborative opportunities to address Australia's biodiversity crisis and bring about positive change.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For Our ideal candidate brings extensive experience in a similar role, showcasing a proven ability to collaborate with and work within universities across diverse disciplines to achieve tangible outcomes. Your track record includes successful stakeholder engagement, clear communication, and effective negotiation across various sectors, demonstrating your capacity to influence strategic decision-making in complex, matrix environments.
Your effective operational experience in complex environments, combined with a strong track record of successful stakeholder engagement and collaboration across diverse sectors, reflects your suitability for this role. You are passionate about Australia's biodiversity, and have the capacity to understand and rapidly master biodiversity knowledge and its implications for policy, First Peoples, business and community.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Your New Team – The Biodiversity Council The Biodiversity Council was founded by 11 Australian Universities to drive action on biodiversity by increasing public, political and industry understanding of Australia's biodiversity crisis and support for evidence- based solutions.
The council is currently hosted by The University of Melbourne with additional oversight from an advisory board. It receives financial support from philanthropists.
The Biodiversity Council's mission is to be a trusted expert voice communicating accurate information on all aspects of biodiversity, to ensure biodiversity and Country prosper. Our Biodiversity Councillors are leading experts, in science, Indigenous knowledge, law, policy, economics, behaviour change and communications. Effective inclusion of First people's expertise and perspectives is fundamental for the Biodiversity Council.
What We Offer You! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check outour benefits page!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
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Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to https:// about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 14 FEBRUARY 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) / Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:0061221Policy & Innovation Lead, Biodiversity CouncilPD.pdf
Advertised: 17 Jan 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Feb 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time