Bush Heritage Australia are seeking an Infrastructure and Capital Program Manager to join the Fire team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia's unique wildlife and their habitat.

- Fantastic opportunity to work within a leading conservation organisation.
- Flexible location within Australia.
- $129,017 - $143,352 plus 12% super.
- Full time, 2-year fixed term contract.

About us For over 30 years we've supported and protected some of the most fragile ecosystems across the continent and seen the impact of our science-based approach. We keep our eyes on the horizon and focus firmly on long-term, landscape scale impact. As a national, not-for-profit, we want to continue to expand the areas we protect and deepen the impact we have. We work in partnership with Traditional Owners, listening to and learning from the customs and cultures that came before us. Together we can heal and protect the bush, now and into the future.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Fire and Infrastructure, the Infrastructure and Capital Program Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of Bush Heritage Australia's growing infrastructure and capital works program. This role ensures projects are planned and delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with organisational policies, compliance requirements, budgets, timelines, and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include

- Managing Bush Heritage Australia's Infrastructure Strategy and Program of Work.
- Developing and implementing a sound asset maintenance strategy and system to improve the availability, safety, reliability, and longevity of physical assets.




- Developing and ensuring compliance with Bush Heritage Australia's project management framework.

The Infrastructure and Capital Program Manager will provide leadership and will drive strategic infrastructure priorities while fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to support the effective delivery of Bush Heritage Australia's capital works and asset management objectives, enabling conservation outcomes across our reserve network. Download Position Description.

What you'll need to succeed

- Demonstrated experience planning, prioritising and delivering large-scale capital works and infrastructure programs across geographically dispersed Australian locations.
- Significant leadership experience managing infrastructure, asset management and capital works functions, including the development of high-performing teams and culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes, communicate effectively and engage a broad range of stakeholders across the full project lifecycle, including the planning, design, approval, delivery and post-implementation review.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing asset management systems,



renewal strategies and lifecycle investment plans for infrastructure assets.
- Demonstrated experience establishing new functions frameworks or operating models within evolving organisational environments.
- Proven experience establishing project management and governance frameworks, including procurement, compliance, contracts, budgets, risk management and regulatory requirements across Australian jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated experience preparing business cases, capital investment proposals and long-term infrastructure funding plans.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, Asset/Infrastructure Management, Construction Management or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Ability to travel throughout Australia.

What sets us apart

- Great life-work balance: flexible work arrangements with hybrid working.
- Access to 20 days personal leave per year, with up to 10 days, pro-rated according to your start date. We also offer cultural leave and gender transition leave.
- Employee Resource Groups for women, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent employees as well as a social group for bird lovers.
- Career development activities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Equitable 12 weeks paid leave to all parents, irrespective of their role as primary or secondary carers.
- Remote staff are supported through an education allowance for kids and additional annual leave.
- Access to support and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.
- Melbourne office in docklands with state-of-the-art facilities and gym.

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📌 Infrastructure & Capital Program Manager (Australia)
🏢 Bush Heritage Australia
📍 Australia