About AWC:

AWC is a pragmatic global conservation leader, restoring landscapes and securing the future of Australia's most endangered wildlife through science led, measurable impact at scale. Inspired by the richness of Australia's biodiversity, we are united by a shared commitment to protect its unique animals and habitats.

Delivering this mission depends on OneAWC: a cohesive, engaged and high performing organisation, guided by strong leadership and shared values. Every role at AWC contributes to our mission and works collaboratively towards shared conservation, safety and organisational outcomes.

AWC's work is guided by the following values. In pursuing our mission, we are:

- Accountable - taking ownership of our actions and outcomes
- Informed - working together to acquire and apply evidence, knowledge and experience
- Respectful - demonstrating care, recognition and integrity
- Dedicated - committed to delivering effective outcomes, with resilience and tenacity
- Innovative - applying creative thinking for effective solutions
- Sustainable - delivering long-term financial and ecological viability

About the roles:

Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary is currently recruiting for several positions, including Sanctuary Manager, Land Management Officer and Facilities Maintenance Officer.

AWC's Central region spans almost two million hectares across ten sanctuaries and partnership sites in the Northern Territory and South Australia, protecting a rich diversity of threatened species and habitats. Each property brings its own challenges, from fire and invasive species management to ecosystem restoration and visitor management, with more sites potentially to come as part of AWC's ambitious 10-year strategy.

The Central region is made up of a team of permanent staff, several interns and research students, and draws on a range of casual staff and volunteers. Day-to-day operations are overseen by the Operations/Sanctuary Managers, while science programs are led by the Regional Ecologist. The operations and science streams work together to design, implement and measure the effectiveness of land management strategies.

Covering 262,000 hectares,



Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary is one of Australia's largest non-government protected areas and a recognised hotspot for Central Australian wildlife. Dramatic quartzite mountains overlook extensive parallel sand dunes, spinifex grasslands, shimmering salt lakes and mulga woodlands, creating a diverse landscape that supports an extraordinary range of native species.

To help protect and restore this unique wildlife, AWC is delivering a conservation project of global significance: the establishment of a large-scale feral cat-free area. Currently spanning 9,400 hectares, with future stages planned to expand to up to 100,000 hectares, the project is among the largest feral cat eradication efforts ever undertaken. It provides a secure refuge for at least 10 nationally threatened mammal species, including the Mala (currently extinct in the wild), Central Rock-Rat and Golden Bandicoot, helping to restore wild populations at a landscape scale.

The three roles are introduced below. To view the full job listing, including critical competencies, qualifications and licences, please visit our careers portal via the relevant link under each role.

1. Sanctuary Manager - Newhaven

As the Newhaven Sanctuary Manager, you will lead day-to-day operations and manage resources efficiently in line with an approved budget and operations plan, informed by science-based strategies. Working closely with the Regional Ecologist and the wider science team, you'll help design, deliver and measure effective land management, with success reflected in healthy populations of indicator species, reduced threats (unprescribed fire, feral animals and invasive weeds), and delivery of conservation outcomes.

You will lead and support a team that includes Land Management Officers,



an Indigenous Ranger Group Coordinator and Indigenous Rangers, and work alongside regional staff, contractors and volunteers. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, Central, you'll also partner with our Philanthropy and Communications team to deliver Supporter Events and promote AWC's work. As a strong advocate for our conservation model, you'll play a key role in showcasing what we achieve on the ground.

To view the full position description and to apply for this role, visit our careers portal: View the full Sanctuary Manager listing .

2. Land Management Officer - Newhaven

The Land Management Officer (LMO) is responsible for the delivery of land management programs for conservation including fire management, weed and feral animal control. The role of the LMO extends to a broad range of tasks including asset and infrastructure maintenance. As such, a broad knowledge of all trades, practical skills in relation to asset and infrastructure repair and maintenance, and the ability to use a wide range of plant and equipment is essential.

To view the full position description and to apply for this role, visit our careers portal: View the full Land Management Officer listing.

3. Facilities Maintenance Officer

The Facilities Maintenance Officer is responsible for assisting with the building, renovation and maintenance of facilities associated with AWC's Central region's activities, including at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary and Ngalurrtju Aboriginal Land Trust.

To view the full position description and to apply for this role, visit our careers portal: View the full Facilities Maintenance Officer listing.

PLEASE NOTE:

These roles are based at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary, approximately 4.5 hours north-west of Alice Springs. Basic on-site accommodation is provided, and there are currently several opportunities available, including Sanctuary Manager, Land Management Officer and Facilities Maintenance Officer. The Sanctuary Manager role includes access to a three-bedroom house on site, making it an ideal chance for two people who know each other and are comfortable sharing accommodation.

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📌 Sanctuary Manager, Land Management Officer & Facilities Maintenance Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 Australian Wildlife Conservancy
📍 Alice Springs