Bush Heritage Australia are seeking a Reserve Manager - Dalyenong and Round House Reserves to join the South East team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat.
Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation
Work at the Bush Heritage Reserves in Victoria
Location, Central Victoria - Flexible
$76, 236 - $93, 178, plus 12% super
Full time, ongoing
Dalyenong Flora Reserve: This is a flora reserve covering about 1,500 hectares in the southeast of Victoria. It is situated near the towns of St Arnaud and Dunolly.
The Round House Reserve: Located 100km north of Melbourne covering an area of 88ha.
The Reserve Manager plays a vital role in managing the day-to-day operations of Bush Heritage reserves. Reporting to the Healthy Landscape Manager, this role involves practical land management, supporting conservation outcomes, overseeing infrastructure, and fostering relationships with communities, Traditional Owners, and volunteers.
The role is hands-on, dynamic, and key to delivering on-the-ground conservation outcomes. The Reserve Manager will be expected to represent and promote Bush Heritage in the region and will also provide advice to Bush Heritage’s planning, marketing and operations programs to ensure that the goals of the organisation are efficiently achieved.
Passion for conservation and alignment with Bush Heritage’s values.
Demonstrated experience in land management, with specific experience in Natural Resource Management (NRM) including biodiversity conservation, pest plant and animal control, land restoration and fire management and suppression.
Demonstrated experience and skills maintaining and operating infrastructure, plant and equipment.
Demonstrated experience in managing projects, budgets, and contractors.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience working in remote and isolated environments.
Ability to implement Work Health and Safety systems and procedures.
Experience working with Traditional Owners and diverse stakeholders.
Budget, contractor, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Good level of computer literacy and proficiency with computers including MS Office, spreadsheet, financial, GIS and data management software
Manual driving licence (including 4WD experience or willingness to acquire).
First Aid certificate (or willingness to acquire).
$76, 236 - $93, 178 plus 12% super
Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
Access to 20 days personal leave per year, 10 of these available from commencement if employment. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
Professional development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.
Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.
To apply for this role, simply fill in your personal details and answer the questions below. You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria. Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”. We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.
If you require further information, please contact Tegan Hibberson (Healthy Landscape Manager - Victoria) on tegan.hibberson@bushheritage.org.au
Applications close 15th November 2025 AEST
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications without required skills will not be considered.
Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia (not open to WHVs as it is a full time role), sponsorship is not available for this role.
Bush Heritage Australia is a leading not-for-profit conservation organisation that protects ecosystems and wildlife across the continent. We use the best science, conservation and right-way knowledge to deliver landscape-scale impact. We’re on the ground, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the agricultural sector to make sure our impact is deep, sustainable and collaborative.
