Policy Manager - Water Quality

Can you help us save the Great Barrier Reef? Use your technical and policy expertise to make a world of difference

• Brisbane office
• Work life balance
• 3 Year Contract

WWF-Australia, the global conservation organisation, is seeking a highly skilled advocate with a strong understanding of relevant science, policy and management issues to help protect the Great Barrier Reef.

The position works within a successful team to catalyse increased government policy, program and funding commitment to secure deep cuts in the pollution of the Great Barrier Reef. The position develops relationships and works with key agency and industry stakeholders at the state and federal level to support WWF-Australia's Great Barrier Reef water quality strategy.

To be successful for this position it is essential that you have demonstrated:

• Experience advocating to key decision makers and influencing positive commitments in catchment, freshwater or marine pollution management
• Skills and experience working with stakeholders and partners (e.g. government, researchers, NGOs, NRMs, industry) in catchment, freshwater or marine pollution management
• Strong scientific understanding of Great Barrier Reef water quality issues
• Strong analytical, research and problem solving skills
• Track record translating emerging science into policy, program and funding solutions that address strategic catchment, freshwater or marine pollution management issues

A full position description with selection criteria is available on our website www.wwf.org.au and enquiries may be directed to Nick Heath on 041 888 5324.

WWF values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

Please send applications, with covering letter, CV and statement addressing the selection criteria to People and Organisation Development via email jobs-au@wwf.org.au

Applications Close: 28 May 2012