Australia is facing an extinction crisis of unprecedented magnitude, with over 1,890 species listed as threatened under the Federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) and many more unlisted. The majority of Australia's threatened plants and animals occur nowhere else in the world. Their extinction is a global tragedy.
Climate change, habitat loss, disease, weeds and feral animals are driving many plants and animals to the brink of extinction. Over the past 20 years, 85% of terrestrial threatened species habitat in Australia has been lost. Add to this, the devastating impact of the 2019 Victorian bushfires and the future looks bleak. These losses are catastrophic, yet this situation will only worsen as Australia heads further into climate breakdown.
The Threatened Species Conservancy (TSC) is an independent not-for-profit organisation with a mission to work with communities, scientists and government to save Australia's plants and animals from extinction. We are ecological and communications experts with the experience and tenacity to tackle the challenging task ahead. Fostering connections between people and the natural world through targeted on-ground actions is at the core of what we do.
About The Position
The Threatened Species Conservancy is seeking a qualified and experienced fundraising professional to join our vibrant team. Suitable candidates will have a background in fundraising, philanthropic investment, grant writing or government liaison.
Applicants with a broad skills, knowledge, and experience base with an interest in the following are encouraged to