Advisor Biodiversity & Habitats

About Us

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 fair future. 

Minderoo Natural Ecosystems The current Oceans Focus Area drives Minderoo's work on natural ecosystems. It is dedicated to restoring and maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems, safeguarded for all generations, focusing on the Indo-Pacific Ocean and through our global influence.

The 2030 Strategy targets this focus on the protection of biodiversity and habitats within Australia and its neighbouring waters, alongside efforts to accelerate a sustainable blue economy through our global leadership in ocean finance and bolster the partnerships required to make this a reality.

The Strategy will also seek to foster innovations and harness internal research expertise through OceanOmics. Climate change and sustainable ocean food production are additional programs that are under development to further our protection of oceans and natural ecosystems.

This work will see an increase in ecosystem resilience to human-driven threats, including climate change.

Reporting to Manager/Head of Biodiversity and Habitats, Natural Ecosystems, you will actively contribute to a high-performing team and drive impact by working productively and efficiently, collaborating closely with other Focus & Enabler areas and Corporate Services as part of our matrix structure and championing our One Minderoo Culture. Focusing where applicable on partners, stakeholders and beneficiaries to execute a content strategy aligned with Minderoo’s strategic goals.

You will:

• Provide technical input and advice to colleagues in Natural Ecosystems and other Focus Areas as needed in relation to projects under the ‘Protect Ocean Biodiversity and Habitats’ Body of Work. In particular, the input will relate to the Sustainable Seafood Industries Project, and touches on issues of fisheries science, management and policy, overfishing, sustainable aquaculture, and related conservation projects in the Body of Work.
• Prepare briefing notes for internal and external audiences relating to projects in the Natural ecosystems portfolio, specifically the projects Sustainable Seafood Industries and Ocean Conservation Impact. This includes reviewing and consolidating reports and data from partners to create comprehensive, actionable insights; and develop summaries and recommendations to guide Minderoo's strategic decision-making and engagement with stakeholders.
• Assess work delivered by partners in the Natural Ecosystems portfolio to recommend and build upon planned impact pathways within the Sustainable Seafood Industries project; and collaborate with the Advocacy & Engagement team on evidence-based materials.
• Advise on stakeholder engagement strategies to enhance the Natural Ecosystems team’s ability to eradicate overfishing, which includes investigating public and private sector management solutions, as well as innovative technologies to support sustainable fishing and aquaculture.
• Support the Biodiversity and Habitats team to connect and deliver on collaborations across the Body of Work to ensure a net positive impact for our beneficiaries.

In addition

• Subject matter expertise in interdisciplinary fisheries science, with a focus on sustainability, fisheries governance and policy, dynamics of the global seafood industry, and systemic overfishing.
• Experience working in the science-policy-practice interface with stakeholders such as NGOs, donors, and businesses. Ability to navigate diverse political, business, and policy landscapes.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Additional desired experience includes data science, integrating gender considerations into fisheries policy, food security in coastal communities and understanding the synergies between conservation and wild-caught fisheries.
• A bachelor's degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science, or similar required . A master’s degree or higher is preferred, with at least 2 years relevant working experience.

Benefits 

• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive parental leave 

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

Applications close: 20 June 2025

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

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.

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