Pathway Implementation Manager

The Role

As the Pathway Implementation Manager you play a central operational role within BioDiversity Legacy’s conservation delivery framework.

Working collaboratively with the team and external advisors, this role translates conservation opportunities into structured, implementable, and well-coordinated land protection. Using established BioDiversity Legacy pathways and frameworks the role will ensure conservation intent is translated into enduring, legally sound outcomes.

The role holds primary responsibility for leading and coordinating project delivery across Australia through establishment and implementation phases. This includes managing the end-to-end delivery of land transactions, legal structures, documentation and associated governance processes.

The role is offered either part-time or full-time (0.6 - 1 FTE) and scope will adjust depending on capacity and candidate. The role is flexible and fully remote (Victoria or New South Wales preferred) with regular travel to Melbourne and other regional areas.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: Land administration, legal, contract management, project management, governance, nonprofit governance, or related fields

• Strong understanding of contract management, documentation and compliance

• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects

• Clear, confident communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, problem-solve and build trust

• Innovative and solutions-oriented: comfortable navigating complexity and driving adaptive approaches.

• Collaborative and values-driven: with a commitment to ethical and transparent leadership.

• Pragmatic problem-solver: able to balance compliance with creativity and adaptability.

• Clear and confident communicator: able to engage effectively with the Board, staff and partners.

What we offer

• Professional development, training and opportunities to attend conferences

• Flexible working arrangements including remote working (work from home)

• A supportive workplace culture

• Above-award Superannuation of 15%

Position Description

Applicants who have applied for other roles with BDL are encouraged to apply for this role if it aligns more closely with their experience.