Careers at The Nature Conservancy

All job vacancies are advertised on this web page. Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept unsolicited applications or resumes.

We’re addressing the world’s most pressing conservation challenges with solutions that benefit people and nature. Our mission and vision create the foundation for rewarding and challenging careers.

And while we couldn’t do it without our scientists, you don’t have to be one to work with us. We also need experts in policy, fundraising, marketing, legal, IT, finance, HR and administration.

Whatever your expertise, at The Nature Conservancy you’ll find an environment that nurtures employees by encouraging innovation, collaboration and professional development. Working with us comes with a generous range of benefits including some flexibility on location: in Australia, our head office is in Carlton, Victoria but we also have team members positioned around the country.

Plus, in 2018 for the fifth year, we were named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, an independent centre of research promoting best practices in corporate ethics and governance.

Our Guiding Principles

We stand for our mission and the future we are working towards—a world with a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature. 

To make this vision a reality, we must safeguard our efforts to address climate change and biodiversity loss. And we must support our colleagues who make this work possible. This is the only way we can continue to effect change at the scale required and for which we are uniquely positioned. 

We are steadfast in our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion—in our workplace and in our conservation work. 

Just as nature requires biodiversity to thrive, a healthy workforce needs diversity to succeed in its mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce, where all colleagues feel valued and respected, free from harassment or bias. An inclusive workforce, guided by our values, upholding a collaborative culture that supports one another and the people and places we serve. And a workforce where everyone has equal opportunity to excel. 

We are also committed to ensuring our conservation work is informed by diverse voices. This includes, but is not limited to, our work with Indigenous Peoples and Tribes as valued partners, with distinct legal rights and sovereignty.

Application Privacy Policy

The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”) values your trust and is committed to the responsible management, use and protection of personal information. 

This Applicant Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes our practices in connection with all the information that we collect through the Careers section of our website (located at nature.org/careers) (“Careers Site”) in connection with your application for a job or internship with TNC or one of our affiliates. Personal information submitted elsewhere on TNC’s and its affiliates’ web sites will be used in accordance with our general online Privacy Policy. 

Read our Applicant Privacy Policy in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, or Bahasa. 

The following steps are required: 

1. Upload your resume and cover letter on the first screen. If you experience issues  - please email your resume and cover letter to aushr@tnc.org to submit your application.
2. Review the Education and Work Experience fields to ensure that your resume information was transferred accurately.
3. The Application Questionnaire must be completed. Click “Submit” once all sections are complete and you are ready to submit your application for consideration. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. To withdraw your application from consideration, navigate to My Activities and use the “Withdraw” button associated with the position.

Special Note: Your computer must allow cookies and pop-ups for the website for the application to work properly. Please ensure your browser and operating system are supported.

Navigation tips:

1. Positions will appear by Posted Date. Use the Keyword or Filtering Criteria functions to find specific jobs by job title, ID or location. You can also create a Job Search Agent to notify you by email when new jobs meeting specified criteria are posted.
    
2. Do not use the back, forward or refresh buttons in your web browser to navigate when completing your application. These can cause you to lose data. It is also recommended that you save your work often.

Need more help? Download the quick reference guide for complete instructions. Download the Spanish quick reference guide.

Do you need assistance?

• If you are experiencing technical problems with the online application, contact applyhelp@tnc.org and include the job opening ID. We are unable to respond to technical issues related to personal computers or security settings. We are not able to answer non-technical questions related to specific recruitments (e.g., status, salary, etc.)
  
• If you require accommodation due to a disability, please email your request to applyhelp@tnc.org and include “accommodation” in the subject line.
• Some TNC positions require a valid driver’s license and completion of vehicle use agreement.
• The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
• Equal employment opportunity is the law. Visit here for more specific information.
  

Your privacy

The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”) values your trust and is committed to the responsible management, use and protection of personal information. 

This Applicant Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes our practices in connection with all the information that we collect through the Careers section of our website (located at nature.org/careers) (“Careers Site”) in connection with your application for a job or internship with TNC or one of our affiliates. Personal information submitted elsewhere on TNC’s and its affiliates’ web sites will be used in accordance with our general online Privacy Policy. 

Read our Applicant Privacy Policy in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, or Bahasa