Bush Heritage is a leading not-for-profit conservation organisation protecting ecosystems and wildlife across Australia. We use the best available science, conservation practice and right-way knowledge to deliver landscape-scale impact.

Our purpose is to return the bush to good health so it can be passed on to future generations.  Our team of scientists, field staff, data specialists, conservation planners and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Managers work every day to heal and protect the bush. We actively manage land within our reserve network and work alongside Traditional Custodians and private landholders to extend our impact across entire landscapes.

What We Do

Buying and protecting land

With the support of our donors, Bush Heritage owns 46 reserves protecting more than 1.4 million hectares. All reserves are secured with permanent conservation covenants, providing the strongest possible legal protection in perpetuity.

Aboriginal partnerships

We work in partnership with Traditional Custodians to maintain connection to Country, respect cultural knowledge and support Aboriginal-led land management, including partnerships with Aboriginal landowners.

Agriculture and natural capital

Beyond our reserves, we work across 10 million hectares of agricultural land, supporting farmers and pastoralists with science-led tools and a practical framework to protect and restore ecological values.

We work to protect ecosystems and wildlife across the continent.

Our mission is to return the bush to good health so it can be enjoyed and sustained for generations to come. We do this by protecting and managing land of high conservation value, partnering with Traditional Custodians and landholders, and applying the best available science, conservation practice and right way knowledge to achieve lasting, landscape scale impact.

We're an inclusive, values-led organisation. You'll be supported by great teams with excellent leaders and provided with opportunities to increase your knowledge through professional development. 

Staff benefits include:

Great life-work balance with flexible work arrangements.

Access to 5 days personal leave per internship.

Melbourne office in Docklands with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a gym. Work hubs available in most major cities.

Support and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program and free access to Headspace app.

Employee Resource Groups for women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent staff as well as a social group for bird lovers.