Advisor, Nature Positive Solutions

Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future. 

Natural Ecosystems  Focus Area drives Minderoo's work in environment and conservation. It is dedicated to restoring and maintaining healthy ecosystems, safeguarded for all generations, focusing on the Indo-Pacific region and through our global influence. The 2030 Strategy targets this outcome for Australia and its neighbours, as we strive to act locally and think globally. Our approach emphasises the necessity of applying the Precautionary Principle to protect against serious and irreversible damage to our ecosystems and minimising climate change as a threat multiplier. We will protect and restore our natural ecosystems by fostering legislation, supporting research and development in science and technology, and developing sustainable financial models to balance the needs of our beneficiaries. We will overcome the climate challenge by supporting policy development, public education on climate urgency and demonstrating what a successful transition looks like domestically

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Nature Positive Solutions, you will actively contribute to a high-performing team and drive impact by working productively and efficiently, collaborating closely with other Focus & Enabler areas as part of our matrix structure and championing our One Minderoo Culture. Focusing where applicable on partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries to execute a high-impact strategy aligned with Minderoo’s long-term strategic goals.

As the Advisor, Nature Positive Solutions, you will contribute to identifying, developing, and maintaining partnerships and initiatives that deliver meaningful action towards halting and reversing nature loss as a critical component of climate mitigation. You will generate ideas and innovate in the land use sector (landscape conservation, agriculture, forestry, mining), driving a transition to a climate- and nature-positive land use sector and protecting critical natural carbon sinks, while delivering positive outcomes for biodiversity and communities.

 

You will 

• Support the Senior Manager in identifying, onboarding, and managing partners, including drafting grant agreements and corresponding with existing and prospective partners

• Assist in developing and tracking KPIs and other metrics to ensure progress and delivery against milestones and key objectives

• Deliver compelling impact reporting that informs executive decision-making

• Develop summaries and updates of partnerships and strategy implementation for internal and external audiences

• Collaborate with other Minderoo teams to ensure strategic alignment and identify opportunities to advance shared objectives as part of a One Minderoo approach

• Communicate with partners to coordinate engagement and uplift of efforts at significant events and meetings, such as the UNFCCC and CBD COPs.

• Lead internal partner landscape reviews, flagging capacity gaps and recommending resourcing shifts as administrative demands grow.

• Work with the Senior Manager to update and refine the Nature Positive Solutions Strategy and Body of Work

• Engage in systems mapping, landscape assessments, and other exercises to ensure the Nature Positive Solutions Strategy reflects the latest science and thinking, and avoids duplication of existing efforts

• Support the development of new projects under the Nature Positive Solutions Body of Work, including development of project theory-of-change and ensuring alignment with overall strategy

 

You will bring

• Education: undergraduate degree in climate science, international development, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in climate policy or nature conservation or sustainable development program development in the land use sector (forestry, agriculture);
• Understanding of relevant concepts, such as land sector mitigation strategies, policy and action frameworks including REDD+, and carbon accounting frameworks and protocols (IPCC, GHG FLAG);
• Experience with grant making processes, including drafting TORs, program descriptions, and tracking budgets and grant milestones
• Understanding of land use, conservation, and climate issues in Australia and internationally, with a focus on the Asia Pacific region
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear, compelling content against deadlines
• Strong relationship-building skills, with experience engaging stakeholders in the climate and conservation space
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and sound political and reputational judgement
• Experience working in complex or mission-driven environments (not-for-profit, government or similar) is desirable

 

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.

Applications close: Friday 24 October

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Attractive parental leave 
• Career development opportunities

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

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