Koala Friendly Carbon Coordinator
Are you passionate about restoring Australia’s priority koala landscapes? Do you want your work to deliver real outcomes for nature, climate and communities—on the ground and at scale? WWF‑Australia is seeking a Koala Friendly Carbon Coordinator to help deliver the Koala Friendly Carbon Initiative (KFCI)—a flagship program restoring habitat for koalas and other wildlife while supporting landholders and generating high‑integrity carbon outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong restoration and project delivery skills with a commitment to ecological integrity, collaboration and inclusive conservation.
- Workplace flexibility including org wide 9 Day Fortnight trial commencing Feb 2026
- WWF-Australia Office location negotiable
- Full time 2 years contract
- Join a diverse global network working for people and planet across 100 countries
- Work in a high performing, values-driven organisation
You can find the full position description and selection criteria by ((clicking here)).
About Us
WWF-Australia is an award-winning and innovative organisation determined to do things differently. We use our superpowers to partner in delivering nature-positive solutions, empowering communities, and halting climate change - in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, the Southern Hemisphere and globally. We are a values-driven organisation with a diverse global network of local organisations working in 100 countries. We work as a catalyst with communities, First Nations, governments, businesses, innovators, and philanthropists towards our global mission: to build a world where people live and prosper in harmony with nature.
About the Role
Coordinate and deliver landscape restoration projects in an integrated manner to achieve regenerative outcomes for Country, climate and communities, contributing to WWF‑Australia’s strategic priorities through effective project management, strong stakeholder partnerships, high standards of compliance and reporting, effective use of data and systems, and adaptive, solution‑focused approaches to scaling the Koala Friendly Carbon Initiative.
Key Accountabilities (Refer to Position Description for full list of Key Accountabilities)
- Contribute to the coordination and delivery of components of the Low Carbon Landscapes project and the Koala Friendly Carbon Initiative to support landscape‑scale restoration outcomes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and contribute to measurable climate and nature‑positive outcomes (e.g. hectares restored, emissions abated, biodiversity indicators improved).
- Build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders and project partners that are central to the success of the Koala Friendly Carbon Initiative. Maintain open and clear communication to ensure ongoing engagement with project funding partners, landholders and contractors to ensure understanding of, and compliance with, project plans where required.
- Undertake ecological monitoring and environmental accounting, including koala monitoring and assist with the development of environmental accounts aligned with Accounting for Nature frameworks, to quantify conservation impact and inform adaptive management and reporting.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience (Refer to Position Description for full list of Selection Criteria)
- Demonstrated experience in landscape restoration, ecological rehabilitation, regenerative agriculture or natural resource management, delivering outcomes to a high standard within complex environmental and stakeholder contexts.
- Demonstrated experience managing contractors to coordinate delivery of revegetation projects in an integrated and well‑planned manner, to a high standard, ensuring quality, safety and compliance.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including landholders and community partners, building constructive relationships through clear communication and inclusive engagement.
Our Commitment to Diversity: WWF values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. WWF is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding: WWF-Australia is committed to acting with respect and upholding the human rights, welfare and dignity of all persons we employ, engage with or who are affected by our activities and work, with special regard for vulnerable individuals and children.
As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo background checks relevant to your position (eg. Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
You can find the full position description and selection criteria by ((clicking here)).
Applications
Please include the following two attachments: (1) a cover letter/statements against the selection criteria and (2) your resume (CV).
We may review applications and interview candidates on a rolling-basis, therefore we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
Note that applicants require current unlimited working rights in Australia to be eligible for this role.
Closing Date: 11:59PM, 17th May 2026
Contact: For any questions, please contact jobs-au@wwf.org.au