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We have recently received a capacity building grant and we are expanding our operations. This is a unique opportunity to work for the Invasive Species Council to help tackle one of nature’s biggest threats.
Are you ready to lead the next chapter of one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most impactful environmental organisations?
The Invasive Species Council (ISC) is at a transformative moment. Over the last five years, we have grown from a $750,000 to a $3 million per-year organisation. We have built a strong public profile and proven that our advocacy works. Now, we need a dynamic, creative, and ambitious Philanthropy and Fundraising Director to secure the resources that will take us to a truly national scale.
Our vision is bigger than us: we aim to catalyse shifts in government, communities, and culture to stop extinctions and protect Australia’s forests and waterways. To meet the urgency of the nature crisis and support the ambitions of ISC, we need a high-achieving ‘doer’ who is motivated by hitting revenue targets, has the vision and experience to design our next fundraising strategy and the grit to turn this strategy into tangible, on-the-ground results.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of building a movement. With a budget already set aside for further team expansion, you will have the mandate to review our current activities, define a new three-year strategy, and recruit the talent needed to execute it.
Position: Philanthropy and Fundraising Director
Reports to: CEO
Direct Reports: 2 (Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement Manager + 1 new role to be defined by you)
Basis: Full time
Location: Remote home or shared office in Katoomba or Wollongong
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Depending on skills and experience. Salary packaging, 1 week paid study or field work leave, plus three days bonus ex-gratia leave Christmas/New Year are part of the package
The Invasive Species Council (ISC) is experiencing a period of exciting growth as our work ensures more Australians understand how invasive species impact wildlife, ecosystems and communities.
We work in a highly collaborative and nimble manner – seeking to draw on the strengths of individuals working in a fast-paced team environment. The organisation works remotely, accessing a variety of online tools to support productivity and connectivity. The way we work suits self-starters, those willing to pivot and re-prioritise at pace, and those who are truly passionate about our cause and the science behind it.
The Philanthropy and Fundraising Director is personally accountable for driving ISC’s fundraising revenue and supporter growth. We are looking for a high-energy leader who can bridge the gap between big-picture strategy and daily execution. You will be an all-rounder who thrives on making the ‘ask’ and hitting targets across major donors, regular giving, bequests, and appeals.
This is not a ‘back-office’ strategy role; you will define the three-year roadmap and then lead the charge to implement it. Working closely with the CEO and Advocacy Director, you will secure the resources that allow our team to win the battles that matter for Australia’s biodiversity.
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Please send a resume with at least two referees and a statement explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria to: recruitment@invasives.org.au. Applications that do not directly address each criterion will not be accepted.
Applicants must possess full working rights in Australia to be eligible for appointment. A current National Police Check (NPC) will be required and a Working With Vulnerable Persons Check (WWVP) may be required.
Invasive Species Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 15 February 2026.
Applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be arranged as shortlisted applications are received. We strongly encourage you to apply early.
More information
Contact Jack Gough, CEO – recruitment@invasives.org.au for specific information about the role.
Are you inspired to tackle one of Australia’s main drivers of environmental loss and extinction? We are looking for a motivated, connected and passionate team member to help us put the issue of invasive species on the agenda ahead of the 2027 Victorian election. Be a critical part of a national organisation that has a strong reputation for success in tackling one of the greatest threats to Australia’s biodiversity – invasive species.
Position: Conservation Advocate – VIC
Reports to: Advocacy Director
Basis: Full time
Location: Hybrid arrangement, working from home and the Environment Victoria office in Carlton. Travel within Victoria will be required.
Duration: Fixed-term contract until 1 February 2027, with possibility of ongoing role dependent on performance and securing funding.
Salary range: $95,000 – $110,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience. Salary packaging, 1 week pro-rata paid study or field work leave, plus three days bonus ex-gratia leave Christmas/New Year are part of the package.
Victoria’s unique natural heritage and wildlife are under siege from the growing threat of invasive species – a primary driver of extinction and habitat degradation. Feral deer and horses are trampling native habitats and polluting water catchments. Weeds, cats and foxes are laying siege to nature, yet persistent regulatory barriers and cuts to vital biosecurity resources impede effective action.
As the Invasive Species Council (ISC) Conservation Advocate – Victoria, you will lead an election-focused campaign to create momentum for action on key threats posed by invasive species.
This role will require the rapid implementation of a campaign plan for the Victorian 2027 election to:
This unique role suits a passionate and driven campaigner. We seek to cut through political inertia and organise a powerful, diverse alliance demanding action to generate the public and political momentum to protect Victoria’s nature from invasive threats.
This role is an exciting collaboration between the Invasive Species Council and Environment Victoria. You will be employed by the Invasive Species Council but be hosted within the Environment Victoria offices to foster close cooperation on nature campaigns in the lead-up to the election. Your day to day work will report to the Invasive Species Council Advocacy Director but will undertake regular strategic project updates and consultation with Environment Victoria.
ISC recognises the importance of family-friendly work arrangements. To support this, we offer flexible working hours designed to accommodate school and childcare commitments. Alternative or reduced work hours may be considered for the right candidate.
Download full position description >>
Please send a resume with at least two referees and a statement explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria to recruitment@invasives.org.au. Applications that do not directly address each criterion will not be accepted.
Applicants must possess full working rights in Australia to be eligible for appointment. A current National Police Check (NPC) will be required and a Working With Vulnerable Persons Check (WWVP) may be required.
Invasive Species Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 1 February 2026.
Applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be arranged as shortlisted applications are received. We strongly encourage you to apply early.
More info: Contact Reece Pianta, Advocacy Director reecep@invasives.org.au for specific questions about the role.
Are you inspired to tackle one of Australia’s main drivers of environmental loss and extinction? We are looking for a motivated, connected and passionate team member to help us create, mobilise and empower a network of concerned allies and stakeholders in NSW. Be a critical part of a national organisation that has a strong reputation for success in tackling one of the greatest threats to Australia’s biodiversity – invasive species.
Position: Community Organiser – NSW
Reports to: Advocacy Director
Basis: Full time
Location: NSW or ACT – Work from home or shared office in Katoomba or Wollongong. Travel within NSW will be required.
Duration: 12 months, with extension possible depending on performance and funding.
Salary range: $75,000 – $90,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience. Salary packaging, 1 week pro-rata paid study or field work leave, plus three days bonus ex-gratia leave Christmas/New Year are part of the package.
From backyard weed escapees to feral deer, cats and diseases like myrtle rust, invasive species are one of the biggest threats to biodiversity and the leading cause of animal extinction in Australia.
Unless we take action, work with others and speak out, Australia’s biodiversity crisis will only worsen. The Invasive Species Council (ISC) is looking for a motivated and passionate team member to answer that call to action by creating, mobilising and empowering a network of concerned allies and stakeholders in NSW.
The Community Organiser position will play a central role in building ally networks through engaging campaign opportunities to drive change that can address the damage invasive species cause to nature.
You will do this through crafting campaign engagement opportunities for collaborative action as an organiser in our national conservation and advocacy team. Through connecting, informing and mobilising a network of allied stakeholders you will hold decision-makers accountable and help protect nature from the damage caused by invasive species.
You will undertake community briefings, coordinate information stalls, collaborate with partners, brief decision makers, organise letters, statements and petitions and take initiative to mobilise broad support for invasive species action. You will connect, support and empower allies in their communities. This work will require you to build coalitions, build public profile and act as a spokesperson in the media.
Key campaigns you will hit the ground running on include banning the sale of weed species and increased resourcing for invasive species management on feral horses, cats and deer.
ISC recognises the importance of family-friendly work arrangements. To support this, we offer flexible working hours designed to accommodate school and childcare commitments. Alternative or reduced work hours may be considered for the right candidate.
Download full position description >>
Please send a resume with at least two referees and a statement explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria to: recruitment@invasives.org.au. Applications that do not directly address each criterion will not be accepted.
Applicants must possess full working rights in Australia to be eligible for appointment. A current National Police Check (NPC) will be required and a Working With Vulnerable Persons Check (WWVP) may be required.
Invasive Species Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 8 February 2026.
Applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be arranged as shortlisted applications are received. We strongly encourage you to apply early.
More info
Contact Reece Pianta, Advocacy Director reecep@invasives.org.au for further information about the role.
Are you inspired to tackle one of Australia’s main drivers of environmental loss and extinction? We are looking for a reliable and technically competent person to oversee the systems that support a growing and dynamic remote workforce. Be a critical part of a national organisation that has a strong reputation for success in tackling one of the greatest threats to Australia’s biodiversity – invasive species.
Position: Operations Support Officer
Reports to: Operations Manager
Basis: Part-time 2.5 or 3 dpw (19-22.8 hours/week)
Location: Katoomba office (NSW)
Duration: Two-year contract, extension possible depending on performance and funding
Salary range: $75,000-$82,000 pro rata ($37.96–$41.50 per hour) plus super, depending on skills and experience. Salary packaging, 1 week pro-rata paid study or field work leave, plus three days bonus ex-gratia leave Christmas/New Year are part of the package.
The Operations Support Officer is a pivotal role responsible for the seamless execution of administrative and operational functions at the Invasive Species Council (ISC). This role ensures that our decentralised (Australia wide) team has the systems, tools, and support necessary to focus on our mission of protecting the Australian environment.
This position works closely with a second part-time Operations Officer, the EA to the CEO, Database Officer and Bookkeeper.
ISC recognises the importance of family-friendly work arrangements. To support this, we offer flexible working hours designed to accommodate school and childcare commitments. Alternative or reduced work hours may be considered for the right candidate.
Download full position description >>
Please send a resume with at least two referees and a statement explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria to recruitment@invasives.org.au. Applications that do not directly address each criterion will not be accepted.
Applicants must possess full working rights in Australia to be eligible for appointment. A current National Police Check (NPC) will be required and a Working With Vulnerable Persons Check (WWVP) may be required.
Invasive Species Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 8 February 2026.
Applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be arranged as shortlisted applications are received. We strongly encourage you to apply early.
Further information
Contact Ainslie Fisher, Operations Manager ainslief@invasives.org.au for specific information about the role.
Are you inspired to tackle one of Australia’s main drivers of environmental loss and extinction? We are looking for a motivated and creative communicator to help tell the story of Australia’s invasive species crisis across social media, digital channels and through supporter engagement. Be a critical part of a national organisation that has a strong reputation for success in tackling one of the greatest threats to Australia’s biodiversity – invasive species.
Position: Communications Officer
Reports to: Media & Communications Manager
Basis: Full time
Location: Remote home or shared office in Katoomba or Wollongong
Duration: Two-year contract, extension possible depending on performance and funding
Salary range: $85,000-$95,000 plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience. Salary packaging, 1 week paid study or field work leave, plus three days bonus ex-gratia leave Christmas/New Year are part of the package
The Invasive Species Council (ISC) is experiencing significant growth as Australians become increasingly aware of the threats invasive species pose to biodiversity. To meet rising demand and deliver impactful campaigns, we are expanding our communications and media capacity.
This new role provides essential support to the Media and Communications Manager by delivering high-quality content across social media, our website and our storytelling channels. The Communications Officer will help shape how we communicate with supporters, the media and the broader public – building awareness and supporting advocacy outcomes.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who loves writing, producing content, managing social media channels, spotting great stories and helping bring big ideas to life.
The role is proposed to be split between:
ISC recognises the importance of family-friendly work arrangements. To support this, we offer flexible working hours designed to accommodate school and childcare commitments. Alternative or reduced work hours may be considered for the right candidate.
Download full position description >>
Please send a resume with at least two referees and a statement explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria to: recruitment@invasives.org.au. Applications that do not directly address each criterion will not be accepted.
Applicants must possess full working rights in Australia to be eligible for appointment. A current National Police Check (NPC) will be required and a Working With Vulnerable Persons Check (WWVP) may be required.
Invasive Species Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 8 February 2026.
Applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be arranged as shortlisted applications are received. We strongly encourage you to apply early.
More info
Contact Nicola Barton, Media and Communications Manager nicolab@invasives.org.au for further information about the role.
Are you a digital acquisition specialist who loves testing ads, analysing performance, and turning clicks into committed supporters? The Invasive Species Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Supporter Engagement Officer to drive supporter growth for our advocacy and fundraising work through social media advertising, online petitions, and optimised digital journeys. Be a critical part of a national organisation that has a strong reputation for success in tackling one of the greatest threats to Australia’s biodiversity – invasive species.
Position: Supporter Engagement Officer
Reports to: Individual Giving and Supporter Engagement Manager
Basis: Full time
Location: Remote home or shared office in Katoomba or Wollongong
Duration: Two-year contract, extension possible depending on performance and funding
Salary range: $85,000-$95,000 plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience. Salary packaging, 1 week paid study or field work leave, plus three days bonus ex-gratia leave Christmas/New Year are part of the package
The Supporter Engagement Officer is a hands-on role focused on growing our digital audience and supporting fundraising outcomes.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about paid social, data, and conversion optimisation. You’ll be responsible for the execution of our supporter growth engine – building and maintaining paid petitions, testing advertising creative and audiences, and ensuring our digital pathways make it easy for people to take action for nature. If you enjoy experimenting, learning from data, and improving performance week-to-week, we’d love to hear from you.
Working closely with the Individual Giving and Supporter Engagement Manager, you’ll build, test, and optimise paid social campaigns, shaping our supporter’s first impression of the Invasive Species Council. From ads and petitions to landing pages and donation asks, you’ll focus on creating clear, engaging pathways that invite people to take the next step.
This role is perfect for someone who loves trying new ideas, digging into the data, and refining what works, while confidently working towards clear targets in an advocacy-based fundraising environment.
ISC recognises the importance of family-friendly work arrangements. To support this, we offer flexible working hours designed to accommodate school and childcare commitments. Alternative or reduced work hours may be considered for the right candidate.
Download full position description >>
Please send a resume with at least two referees and a statement explaining how you meet each of the selection criteria to: recruitment@invasives.org.au. Applications that do not directly address each criterion will not be accepted.
Applicants must possess full working rights in Australia to be eligible for appointment. A current National Police Check (NPC) will be required and a Working With Vulnerable Persons Check (WWVP) may be required.
Invasive Species Council is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59 pm Sunday 15 February 2026.
Applications will be reviewed continuously and interviews will be arranged as shortlisted applications are received. We strongly encourage you to apply early.
More info
Contact Heidi Fin, Individual Giving and Supporter Engagement Manager heidif@invasives.org.au for specific information about the role.
If you are in the Townsville area, please get in touch with our Townsville Yellow Crazy Ant Community Taskforce here to help tackle one of the world’s worst invasive species.
ISC is seeking an administrative volunteer to join the Operations Team in Katoomba. We’re in need of someone computer-confident and with an eye for detail. Primarily support will assist with donations and database management. However there likely be other ad hoc administrative tasks requested. The role is expected to be casual in nature, so hours may vary week by week depending on need, staff and volunteer availability.
Closing Date: Please apply as soon as possible.
Position: Katoomba Administrative Volunteer
Reports to: Admin Officer
Basis: Variable: approx 4-10 hours per week
Location: Katoomba
Duration: 3 months, with the potential for extension
Remuneration: None. This is an unpaid volunteer role.
If you are in the Townsville area, please get in touch with our Townsville Yellow Crazy Ant Community Taskforce here to help tackle one of the world’s worst invasive species.
Our protected areas are being trashed, trampled, choked and polluted by an onslaught of invaders. Invasive species are already the overwhelming driver of our animal extinction rate, and are expected to cause 75 of the next 100 extinctions.
But you can help to turn this around and create a wildlife revival in Australia.
From numbats to night parrots, a tax-deductible donation today can help defend our wildlife against the threat of invasive weeds, predators, and diseases.
As the only national advocacy environment group dedicated to stopping this mega threat, your gift will make a big difference.
A silent crisis is unfolding across Australia. Every year, billions of native animals are hunted and killed by cats and foxes. Fire ants continue to spread and threaten human health. And the deadly strain of bird flu looms on the horizon. Your donation today will be used to put the invasive species threat in the media, make invasive species a government priority, ensure governments take rapid action to protect nature and our remarkable native wildlife from invasives-led extinction, death and destruction.
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Dear Project Team,
[YOUR PERSONALISED MESSAGE WILL APPEAR HERE.]
I support the amendment to the Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Heritage Management Plan to allow our incredible National Parks staff to use aerial shooting as one method to rapidly reduce feral horse numbers. I want to see feral horse numbers urgently reduced in order to save the national park and our native wildlife that live there.
The current approach is not solving the problem. Feral horse numbers have rapidly increased in Kosciuszko National Park to around 18,000, a 30% jump in just the past 2 years. With the population so high, thousands of feral horses need to be removed annually to reduce numbers and stop our National Park becoming a horse paddock. Aerial shooting, undertaken humanely and safely by professionals using standard protocols, is the only way this can happen.
The government’s own management plan for feral horses states that ‘if undertaken in accordance with best practice, aerial shooting can have the lowest negative animal welfare impacts of all lethal control methods’.
This humane and effective practice is already used across Australia to manage hundreds of thousands of feral animals like horses, deer, pigs, and goats.
Trapping and rehoming of feral horses has been used in Kosciuszko National Park for well over a decade but has consistently failed to reduce the population, has delayed meaningful action and is expensive. There are too many feral horses in the Alps and not enough demand for rehoming for it to be relied upon for the reduction of the population.
Fertility control as a management tool is only effective for a small, geographically isolated, and accessible population of feral horses where the management outcome sought is to maintain the population at its current size. It is not a viable option to reduce the large and growing feral horse population in the vast and rugged terrain of Kosciuszko National Park.
Feral horses are trashing and trampling our sensitive alpine ecosystems and streams, causing the decline and extinction of native animals. The federal government’s Threatened Species Scientific Committee has stated that feral horses ‘may be the crucial factor that causes final extinction’ for 12 alpine species.
I recognise the sad reality that urgent and humane measures are necessary to urgently remove the horses or they will destroy the Snowies and the native wildlife that call the mountains home. I support a healthy national park where native species like the Corroboree Frog and Mountain Pygmy Possum can thrive.
Dear Project Team,
[YOUR PERSONALISED MESSAGE WILL APPEAR HERE.]
I support the amendment to the Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Heritage Management Plan to allow our incredible National Parks staff to use aerial shooting as one method to rapidly reduce feral horse numbers. I want to see feral horse numbers urgently reduced in order to save the national park and our native wildlife that live there.
The current approach is not solving the problem. Feral horse numbers have rapidly increased in Kosciuszko National Park to around 18,000, a 30% jump in just the past 2 years. With the population so high, thousands of feral horses need to be removed annually to reduce numbers and stop our National Park becoming a horse paddock. Aerial shooting, undertaken humanely and safely by professionals using standard protocols, is the only way this can happen.
The government’s own management plan for feral horses states that ‘if undertaken in accordance with best practice, aerial shooting can have the lowest negative animal welfare impacts of all lethal control methods’.
This humane and effective practice is already used across Australia to manage hundreds of thousands of feral animals like horses, deer, pigs, and goats.
Trapping and rehoming of feral horses has been used in Kosciuszko National Park for well over a decade but has consistently failed to reduce the population, has delayed meaningful action and is expensive. There are too many feral horses in the Alps and not enough demand for rehoming for it to be relied upon for the reduction of the population.
Fertility control as a management tool is only effective for a small, geographically isolated, and accessible population of feral horses where the management outcome sought is to maintain the population at its current size. It is not a viable option to reduce the large and growing feral horse population in the vast and rugged terrain of Kosciuszko National Park.
Feral horses are trashing and trampling our sensitive alpine ecosystems and streams, causing the decline and extinction of native animals. The federal government’s Threatened Species Scientific Committee has stated that feral horses ‘may be the crucial factor that causes final extinction’ for 12 alpine species.
I recognise the sad reality that urgent and humane measures are necessary to urgently remove the horses or they will destroy the Snowies and the native wildlife that call the mountains home. I support a healthy national park where native species like the Corroboree Frog and Mountain Pygmy Possum can thrive.
